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The Old Galway Diary
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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Episodes
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
The Old Galway Diary Podcast - Episode 146 - O'Flahertys Garage 24.01.2024 8:55
In this episode, Tom is talking about O'Flahertys garage in Lower Salthill. 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 145 - Charles Bianconi 17.01.2024 12:55
In this episode, Tom is talking about the Charles Biancno, the man who brought public transport to Ireland. 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 144 - Peadar O’Dowd 10.01.2024 13:16
In this episode, Tom is talking about the late Peadar O’Dowd who passed away last week. Peadar was a historian and history columnist from Galway who wrote many books and articles about the town. May he rest in peace. 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 143 - Merryweather Fire Engine 03.01.2024 9:54
In this episode, Tom is talking about Galway's first engine. 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 142 - Woodquay Part 2 20.12.2023 9:24
In this episode, Tom is once again talking about Woodquay. William Henry has a new book out about the area so Tom has dug out a few photos about the area. 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 141 - Woodquay 13.12.2023 19:48
In this episode, Tom is talking about Woodquay. William Henry has a new book out about the area so Tom has dug out a few photos about the area. 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 140 - Galway Barbers 06.12.2023 19:48
In this episode, Tom sadly talking about Grants Barber in Galway, an institution that taught plenty of Galway Barbers. 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 139 - Larry Cheevers 29.11.2023 19:07
In this episode, Tom sadly talking about the passing of his old friend Larry Cheevers who was a legend in Galway, Dublin and Canada. 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 138 - St Augustine's Church 22.11.2023 21:26
In this episode, Tom is looking at the Organ in the Augustine church middle street Galway. They then talk about the great history of the Choir there. 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 137 - Old Galway Diary Vol. II book launch live! 15.11.2023 29:34
In this episode, the two lads are talking about their new book which is a collection of articles written by them both and includes many topics talked about during the podcast, sadly the sound level is not great but if you turn up your volume you should be able to hear ok. You can get the book in Kennys.ie or from the Galway Advertiser office. You can find the articles referenced in this podcast on...
The Old Galway Diary Podcast - Episode 136 - Galway Post Boxes 01.11.2023 17:47
In this episode, the two lads are talking about Galway post boxes and the postal service 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
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