Wylliam Martin

Martin was a member of one of The Tribes of Galway, and had first served as a town bailiff for the term 1504-1505.

He is noteworthy for introducing a statute concerning morality.

Martin was also responsible for the erection during his term of Ceann an Bhalla (the head of the wall).

This was an extension of the town wall from Martin's Tower to the bank of the Corrib, as a measure to protect the town's quays, which were located in the area once known as the Fish Market.

He was the first Mayor of the Martyn family, who would ultimately produce nineteen Mayors and almost thirty Bailiffs and Sheriffs of Galway.