Maintenance and repair
The maintenance and repair of the walls were a continuous source of trouble to the city fathers. In the 15th century annual royal grants were made for the defence of the city, but a lot of funds appear to have come from the city coffers. Due to this repairs were delayed from year to year until some type of incident would’ve forced the city’s council to take action. There were also a lot of troubles with postern gates, cut through the walls by those whose property converged with the town wall, and these were constantly ordered to be stopped up or fitting with iron gratings. The filling of the city ditch was another form of trouble. Residents there kept encroaching on the ditch.
In 1536 the king was ordered to supply six falcons (small cannon), one for each of the gates. In 1580 it was conducted that all houses, cottages, walls and gardens built within 20 yards of the city wall were to be demolished. In 1598, after the victory of Yellow Ford, the power of the Ulster chieftains threatened Dublin. 34 night watch-men were stationed on the walls. All of the postern gates of the city were to be stopped with lime and stone. 2 men at night and 2 by day were to guard each gate. If an alarm was to be sounded the wicket gate was to be opened to allow the women and children in, however no man was allowed entry into the town
In 1536 the king was ordered to supply six falcons (small cannon), one for each of the gates. In 1580 it was conducted that all houses, cottages, walls and gardens built within 20 yards of the city wall were to be demolished. In 1598, after the victory of Yellow Ford, the power of the Ulster chieftains threatened Dublin. 34 night watch-men were stationed on the walls. All of the postern gates of the city were to be stopped with lime and stone. 2 men at night and 2 by day were to guard each gate. If an alarm was to be sounded the wicket gate was to be opened to allow the women and children in, however no man was allowed entry into the town