Galway History :: History of Galway, Galway in old Photos

About this time several considerable works were raised for the defence and security of the town. The point of Ceann-na-bhalla, at the quay, was converted into a fortification, and furnished with great guns; and a part of the adjoining walls was built at the expense of the corporation. The lord deputy, Russel, arrived here in 1595, and was received with great rejoicings:rr he remained but a short time. The object of his journey seems to have been to inquire into the state of the town and province; and during his stay several complaints were made of the rigor and exactions of Sir Richard Bingham, the governor. for which he was afterwards removed