Richard Bodkin was the mayor of Galway from 1610 to 1611.

Bodkin was sworn into office on 29 September 1610. As Galway was granted a new charter on 18 December by James II, Bodkin appears to have been the first mayor to have a sword borne before him. The sword is still property of Galway corporation. The title of bailiff, the mayor's two deputies, was changed to sheriff, the first two being Patrick Martyn and Christopher Bodkin.

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References

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  • History of Galway, James Hardiman, Galway, 1820.
  • Old Galway, Maureen Donovan O'Sullivan, 1942.
  • Henry, William (2002). Role of Honour: The Mayors of Galway City 1485-2001. Galway: Galway City Council. OCLC 51023721 ASIN B003NECRYW
Civic offices
Preceded by Mayor of Galway
1610–1611
Succeeded by