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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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The Old Galway Diary Podcast - Episode 209 - Patricia Lynch 28.05.2025 13:41

This week on the Podcast this week Tom and Dick are talking about Patricia Lynch 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 208 - Galway Tennis Club 21.05.2025 14:41

This week on the Podcast this week Tom and Dick are talking about Galway Tennis Club 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 207 - Commercial Boat Club 14.05.2025 11:22

This week on the Podcast this week Tom and Dick are talking about St Pats Brass Band. 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 206 - St. Patricks Brass Band 07.05.2025 13:04

The Old Galway Diary Podcast - Episode 205 - Walter Macken 30.04.2025 19:45

This week on the Podcast this week Tom and Dick are talking about Walter Macken. 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 204 - Galway Buskers 23.04.2025 38:23

This week on the Podcast this week Tom and Dick are talking about Buskers 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 203 - Grealish's Saddlery 16.04.2025 13:09

This week on the Podcast this week Tom and Dick are talking about Grealish's Saddlery 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

Edit The Old Galway Diary Podcast - Episode 202 - The Kavanagh Brothers 09.04.2025 12:54

This week on the Podcast this week Tom and Dick are talking about the Kavanagh Brothers. 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 201 - Cúirt 02.04.2025 15:42

This week on the Podcast this week Tom and Dick are talking about the history of Cúirt festival. 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 200 - Lord Haw-Haw 26.03.2025 18:04

This week on the Podcast this week Tom and Dick are talking about Lord Haw-Haw 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 199 - Clare Sheridan 19.03.2025 16:41

This week on the Podcast this week Tom and Dick are talking about Clare Sheridan 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 198 - Rowing 12.03.2025 16:23

This week on the Podcast this week Tom and Dick are talking about Rowing on the Corrib. 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 197 - Turf 05.03.2025 16:02

This week on the Podcast this week Tom and Dick are talking about turf. 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 196 - Corrib Fisheries Association 18.02.2025 11:59

This week on the Podcast this week Tom and Dick are talking about the Corrib Fisheries Association 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 195 - Renmore Barracks and the IRA 12.02.2025 10:12

This week on the Podcast this week Tom and Dick are talking about the Renmore Barracks and the IRA. 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 194 - Grattan Road 05.02.2025 11:54

This week on the Podcast this week Tom and Dick are talking about the history of Grattan Road 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 193 - Connacht Laundry 29.01.2025 14:20

This week on the Podcast this week Tom is talking about Connacht Laundry. Dick is out of power due to the storm but will be back next week. 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 192 - The Eglinton Canal 22.01.2025 16:08

This week on the Podcast this week Dick and Tom are looking at the time the Pope came to 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 191 - The Pope in Ballybrit 15.01.2025 14:45

The Old Galway Diary Podcast - Episode 190 - Colonial Buildings 08.01.2025 15:18

This week on the Podcast this week Dick and Tom are looking at the history of the Colonial Buildings on Eglinton Street, where Brown Thomas is now. 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 189 - Tigh Neachtain's 23.12.2024 12:11

This week on the Podcast this week Dick and Tom are looking at the history of Tigh Neachtains 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 188 - Galway Christmas Markets 18.12.2024 12:17

This week on the Podcast this week Dick and Tom are looking at the orginal Galway Christmas markets 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 187 - Galway Internment Camps 11.12.2024 14:01

This week on the Podcast this week Dick and Tom are looking at when an internment camp was set up in Woodquay during the Irish revolutionary war. 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 186 - Electricity Comes To Galway 04.12.2024 14:14

This week on the Podcast this week Dick and Tom are looking at when electricity came to 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 185 - Election Posters 27.11.2024 14:39

This week on the Podcast this week Dick and Tom are looking at election posters from the past. 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