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The Old Galway Diary

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The Old Galway Diary podcast is brought to you by two of Galway’s finest writers and storytellers, Ronnie O’Gorman and Tom Kenny. Ronnie and Tom have been writing in The Galway Advertiser newspaper for over five decades and have amassed a wealth of knowledge of all things Galway over this period. Both wonderful storytellers, Ronnie and Tom are now available on The Galway Advertiser’s podcast series on a weekly basis. Elaborating on topics they have covered in the paper, and many other aspects of Galway life and history, they bring their inimitable style to allow you relax, listen and enjoy.

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14. okt. 2026

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Episoder

The Old Galway Diary Podcast - Episode 171 - Galway Theatres 06.08.2024 14:23

This week on the Podcast this week Dick and Tom are talking about the many historical theatres in Galway. You can find the articles referenced in this podcast on www.advertiser.ie/galway. If you have a message for Tom or Dick please email us at oldgalwaydiary@advertiser.ie

The Old Galway Diary Podcast - Episode 170- Galway Hospitals 31.07.2024 17:58

This week on the Podcast this week Dick and Tom are talking about the many hospitals in Galway You can find the articles referenced in this podcast on www.advertiser.ie/galway. If you have a message for Tom or Dick please email us at oldgalwaydiary@advertiser.ie

The Old Galway Diary Podcast - Episode 169 - The Seapoint Ballroom 24.07.2024 16:48

This week on the Podcast this week Dick and Tom are talking about The Seapoint Ballroom You can find the articles referenced in this podcast on www.advertiser.ie/galway. If you have a message for Tom or Dick please email us at oldgalwaydiary@advertiser.ie

The Old Galway Diary Podcast - Episode 168 - The Salthill Baths 17.07.2024 13:28

This week on the Podcast this week Dick and Tom are talking about the salthill baths. You can find the articles referenced in this podcast on www.advertiser.ie/galway. If you have a message for Tom or Dick please email us at oldgalwaydiary@advertiser.ie

The Old Galway Diary Podcast - Episode 167 - Galway V Dublin (1934) 10.07.2024 10:21

This week on the Podcast this week Dick and Tom are talking about the last time Galway beat the Dubs in the football championship (1934) You can find the articles referenced in this podcast on www.advertiser.ie/galway. If you have a message for Tom or Dick please email us at oldgalwaydiary@advertiser.ie

The Old Galway Diary Podcast - Episode 166 - Emmetts Rowing Club 03.07.2024 10:54

This week on the Podcast this week Dick and Tom are talking about the Menlo "Emmetts" who won the Galway regatta in 1929. You can find the articles referenced in this podcast on www.advertiser.ie/galway. If you have a message for Tom or Dick please email us at oldgalwaydiary@advertiser.ie

The Old Galway Diary Podcast - Episode 165 - The Town Hall 18.06.2024 20:12

This week on the Podcast this week Dick and Tom are talking about the Town Hall Theatre in Galway. You can find the articles referenced in this podcast on www.advertiser.ie/galway. If you have a message for Tom or Dick please email us at oldgalwaydiary@advertiser.ie

The Old Galway Diary Podcast - Episode 164 - Blakes Castle 12.06.2024 13:10

This week on the Podcast this week Dick and Tom are talking about Blakes Castle in galway. We also mention our friend Ronnie who passed away last month. He was the original co host of the podcast. You can find the articles referenced in this podcast on www.advertiser.ie/galway. If you have a message for Tom or Dick please email us at oldgalwaydiary@advertiser.ie

The Old Galway Diary Podcast - Episode 163 - Swimming in Salthill 22.05.2024 16:04

This week on the Podcast this week Dick and Tom are talking about their memories of swimming in Salthill, Jimmy Cranney, Prom Swim and Blackjack dippers all get a mention You can find the articles referenced in this podcast on www.advertiser.ie/galway. If you have a message for Tom or Dick please email us at oldgalwaydiary@advertiser.ie

The Old Galway Diary Podcast - Episode 162 - UCG Student Protests 14.05.2024 12:54

This week on the Podcast this week Dick and Tom are talking about their memories of UCG student protests. Note we are missing 1 minute of sound in the middle of the podcast, we apologise for that but it could not be recovered. You can find the articles referenced in this podcast on www.advertiser.ie/galway. If you have a message for Tom or Dick please email us at oldgalwaydiary@advertiser.ie

The Old Galway Diary Podcast - Episode 161 - UCG memories 08.05.2024 13:00

This week on the Podcast this week Dick and Tom are talking about their memories of UCG. You can find the articles referenced in this podcast on www.advertiser.ie/galway. If you have a message for Tom or Dick please email us at oldgalwaydiary@advertiser.ie

The Old Galway Diary Podcast - Episode 160 - Shop Street 01.05.2024 9:29

This week on the Podcast Dick and Tom are talking about Shop Street You can find the articles referenced in this podcast on www.advertiser.ie/galway. If you have a message for Tom or Dick please email us at oldgalwaydiary@advertiser.ie

The Old Galway Diary Podcast - Episode 159 - O’Máille’s 24.04.2024 14:29

This week on the Podcast Dick and Tom are talking about O’Máille’s the Aran sweater shop on high street. You can find the articles referenced in this podcast on www.advertiser.ie/galway. If you have a message for Tom or Dick please email us at oldgalwaydiary@advertiser.ie

The Old Galway Diary Podcast - Episode 158 - Galway Fortifications 17.04.2024 14:56

This week on the Podcast Dick and Tom are talking about the Galway fortifications and battlements and their history. You can find the articles referenced in this podcast on www.advertiser.ie/galway. If you have a message for Tom or Dick please email us at oldgalwaydiary@advertiser.ie

The Old Galway Diary Podcast - Episode 157 - Cyril Mahoney 09.04.2024 12:34

This week on the Podcast Dick and Tom are talking Galway legend the late Cyril Mahoney who taught Dick in school and acted with both Tom and Dick. You can find the articles referenced in this podcast on www.advertiser.ie/galway. If you have a message for Tom or Dick please email us at oldgalwaydiary@advertiser.ie

The Old Galway Diary Podcast - Episode 156 - The Dominican Nuns is Galway 03.04.2024 10:34

This week on the Podcast Dick and Tom are talking again about the Dominican Order in Galway but this time about the nuns. You can find the articles referenced in this podcast on www.advertiser.ie/galway. If you have a message for Tom or Ronnie please email us at oldgalwaydiary@advertiser.ie

The Old Galway Diary Podcast - Episode 155 - The Dominican Order in Galway 27.03.2024 15:58

This week Dick Byrne joins Tom and will be the co host for the foreseeable future while Ronnie is unwell. Tom is talking about the Dominican Order in Galway. You can find the articles referenced in this podcast on www.advertiser.ie/galway. If you have a message for Tom or Ronnie please email us at oldgalwaydiary@advertiser.ie

The Old Galway Diary Podcast - Episode 154 - Cunnninghams Butcher Shop 20.03.2024 10:28

In this episode, Tom is about the history of The Cunninghams Butcher shop on shop street. You can find the articles referenced in this podcast on www.advertiser.ie/galway. If you have a message for Tom or Ronnie please email us at oldgalwaydiary@advertiser.ie

The Old Galway Diary Podcast - Episode 153 - The Atlanta Hotel 13.03.2024 12:14

In this episode, Tom is about the history of The Atlanta hotel You can find the articles referenced in this podcast on www.advertiser.ie/galway. If you have a message for Tom or Ronnie please email us at oldgalwaydiary@advertiser.ie

The Old Galway Diary Podcast - Episode 152 - Galway Train Station 12.03.2024 10:11

In this episode, Tom is about the history of Galway Rail Station You can find the articles referenced in this podcast on www.advertiser.ie/galway. If you have a message for Tom or Ronnie please email us at oldgalwaydiary@advertiser.ie

The Old Galway Diary Podcast - Episode 151 - Opera in Galway 28.02.2024 14:44

In this episode, Tom is about the history of The Patrician Musical Society You can find the articles referenced in this podcast on www.advertiser.ie/galway. If you have a message for Tom or Ronnie please email us at oldgalwaydiary@advertiser.ie

The Old Galway Diary Podcast - Episode 150 - Galway Trams 21.02.2024 12:51

In this episode, Tom is about the history of the tram lines in Galway. michealhurley9@gmail.com You can find the articles referenced in this podcast on www.advertiser.ie/galway. If you have a message for Tom or Ronnie please email us at oldgalwaydiary@advertiser.ie

The Old Galway Diary Podcast - Episode 149 - Salthill Church 14.02.2024 11:14

In this episode, Tom is about the history of Salthill Church. You can find the articles referenced in this podcast on www.advertiser.ie/galway. If you have a message for Tom or Ronnie please email us at oldgalwaydiary@advertiser.ie

The Old Galway Diary Podcast - Episode 148 - King of Claddagh 07.02.2024 10:27

In this episode, Tom is talking the tradition of the Mayor or King of Claddadgh. You can find the articles referenced in this podcast on www.advertiser.ie/galway. If you have a message for Tom or Ronnie please email us at oldgalwaydiary@advertiser.ie

The Old Galway Diary Podcast - Episode 147 - Martin 'Mate' Lydon 31.01.2024 14:02

In this episode, Tom is talking the great Mate Lydon. Galway character and salmon snatcher. You can find the articles referenced in this podcast on www.advertiser.ie/galway. If you have a message for Tom or Ronnie please email us at oldgalwaydiary@advertiser.ie