The Old Galway Diary

In this episode, Tom looks at some old Salthill Hot Spots. While Ronnie was reminded of a local ghost story. You can find the articles referenced in this podcast on www.advertiser.ie/galway

In this episode, Tom looks at the old fish sellers market down by the Spanish arch in Galway. Ronnie returns to Irish immigration and how it was funded.  You can find the articles referenced in this podcast on www.advertiser.ie/galway

In this episode, Tom looks at Moons Corner, where Brown Thomas is now, Tom looks at the history of the big department store. Ronnie returns to Irish immigration to America particularly the group who ended up in St Paul, Minnesota.  You can find the articles referenced in this podcast on www.advertiser.ie/galway

In this episode, Tom looks at the great history of St Micheals GAA club from Shantalla. Ronnie is looking at Irish immigration to America again particularly the group who ended up in St Paul, Minnesota. You can find the articles referenced in this podcast on www.advertiser.ie/galway

In this episode, Tom looks at Augustus John's visit to Galway ahead of the Galway Cartoon Festival where his great Galway image will be displayed. Ronnie is looking at Irish immigration to America and talks about his trip to the tenement museum in New York. You can find the articles referenced in this podcast on www.advertiser.ie/galway

In this episode, Tom looks at the industrial school in salthill on its 150th anniversary. Ronnie is looking at the Irish immigrants who fought in the American civil war with a cameo from Charles Dickens. You can find the articles referenced in this podcast on www.advertiser.ie/galway

In this episode, Tom looks back at the history of the Galway Market, while Ronnie is looking at the sad history of Irish immigration. You can find the articles referenced in this podcast on www.advertiser.ie/galway

In this episode, Tom looks at a photo of one of the great Galway Camogie teams of the past ahead of this weekends all Ireland final. Including a great bit of trivia about the only all Ireland final held outside of Dublin. Ronnie is looking at the sinking of the great PS Connacht. You can find the articles referenced in this podcast on www.advertiser.ie/galway

In this episode, Tom looks at a photo of the dredging of the docks from 1963 and Ronnie is back looking at Father Daly and the poems and songs written in his name.  You can find the articles referenced in this podcast on www.advertiser.ie/galway

In this episode, Tom looks at an old back to school photo taken outside Scoil Fhursa. Ronnie is looking at a book set in Galway by Frank O'Connor. The two lads then discuss the banning of books in Ireland.  You can find the articles referenced in this podcast on www.advertiser.ie/galway

In this episode, Tom looks back at how some of Galway swim clubs were founded and looks at the more successful swimmers from that era. Ronnie finishes his series on the Galway Line. You can find the articles referenced in this podcast on www.advertiser.ie/galway

In this episode, Tom looks back at the great fire that roared through Galway in 1971 on its 50th anniversary. Ronnie looks at Father Peter Daly, a real Galway character.   You can find the articles referenced in this podcast on www.advertiser.ie/galway

In this episode, Tom looks at a photo of the iconic Taffes shop on shop street. Ronnie looks at the a Galway delegation sent to London hoping to get funding for Galway harbour.  You can find the articles referenced in this podcast on www.advertiser.ie/galway

In this episode, Tom looks at the great history of the Galway Races from 1869 to now. Ronnie a suspicious murder that took place in Galway years ago. You can find the articles referenced in this podcast on www.advertiser.ie/galway

In this episode, Tom looks the Galway minor hurling team from the 1941 who lost to cork in the all Ireland final. Ronnie is looking back and James Joyce trip to Galway when he was moonlighting as a journalist for an Italian newspaper. You can find the articles referenced in this podcast on www.advertiser.ie/galway

In this episode, Tom looks at the changing face of Salthill from the 1950's. Ronnie is finishing up his series on Clare Sheridan, in the final chapter of her life she retired to Galway and lived happily with family. You can find the articles referenced in this podcast on www.advertiser.ie/galway

In this episode, Tom looks at the birth of  'Druid Theatre' 46 years ago. Ronnie is still looking at Clare Sheridan and this time explores one of her more famous dalliances. You can find the articles referenced in this podcast on www.advertiser.ie/galway

In this episode, Tom looks at the Currach Races that used to take place in salthill. Ronnie is looking again at Clare Sheridan, and her wild trip to Russia. You can find the articles referenced in this podcast on www.advertiser.ie/galway

In this episode, Tom looks at the great tradition of busking of in Galway throughout the years and some of the memorable characters involved. Ronnie is looking again at Clare Sheridan, who's Madonna statue was not as well received as she would have liked. You can find the articles referenced in this podcast on www.advertiser.ie/galway

In this episode, Tom looks back at the SS Dun Aengus, the great ferry that traveled between Galway and the Aran Islands in the 1800s. Ronnie looks at the escapades of Hugh Moreton Frewen. You can find the articles referenced in this podcast on www.advertiser.ie/galway

In this episode, Tom looks back at the great history of newspapers published in Galway county and city. Ronnie at a race that took place between a young man on a bicycle and the Clifden train. https://www.advertiser.ie/galway/article/122352/old-galway-newspapers https://www.advertiser.ie/galway/article/122353/a-magnificent-man-and-his-cycle-machine You can find the articles referenced in this podc...

In this episode, Tom remembers the amusements in salthill and the time they were held in Fairlands. Ronnie is again looking at Arthur Balfour and his fans in Connemara.  You can find the articles referenced in this podcast on www.advertiser.ie/galway

In this episode, Tom returns to a popular topic of country butter. This time looking at the trail that lead to a prison sentence and perhaps the end of the country butter. Ronnie is still on the Clifden railroad and looks at the shebeen which thrived during its construction.  You can find the articles referenced in this podcast on www.advertiser.ie/galway

In this episode, Tom looking at a photo of the staff of Hynes factory on Prospect Hill from 100 years ago. The factory was known for producing little clay pipes known as dúidíns. Ronnie is again looking out towards Clifden. He's taken an interest in the history of the Clifden railway. in this episode he looks at the roles former British prime minister Arthur Balfour and Irish political giant...

In this episode, Tom is marking the 100 year anniversary of a violent RIC attack on an innocent men in Rileys Hotel in Salthill.  Ronnie is looking out towards Clifden. He has been checking out Jim Deegan's Connemara train project and looking at the history of the Clifden Railway. You can find the articles referenced in this podcast on www.advertiser.ie/galway