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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 110 - The Jes & Commander Bill King part III 03.05.2023 38:20
In this episode, Tom is looking at the history of the Jes school in Galway . Ronnie is still looking at the life of commander Bill King. 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 109 - Maeliosa Stafford & Commander Bill King part II 26.04.2023 29:36
In this episode, Tom is looking at the life of Maeliosa Stafford, the great local actor who passed away recently . Ronnie is still looking at the life of commander Bill King. 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 108 - Scoil Fhursa & Commander Bill King 19.04.2023 29:16
In this episode, Tom is looking at Scoil Fhursa, who celebrates its 90th anniversary next week. The school is hosting an open day on Saturday the 22nd of April from 10am to 1pm and all are welcome. Ronnie is looking back at an unusual meeting that took place in Oranmore in between the son of a Japanese submarine commander and Royal Navy commander, Bill King, who lived in the village. You can find...
The Old Galway Diary Podcast - Episode 107 - Galway Buses & The Maamtrasna Murders Part 6 12.04.2023 29:34
In this episode, Tom is looking the life of Galway boxer, Aiden Heffernan. Ronnie is on part six of his series on Maamtrasna murders You can find the articles referenced in this podcast on www.advertiser.ie/galway
The Old Galway Diary Podcast - Episode 106 - Galway Buses & The Maamtrasna Murders Part 5 05.04.2023 31:37
In this episode, Tom is looking back the Galway General Omnibus Company the company gave the first bus service to Galway years ago. Ronnie is on part five of his series on Maamtrasna murders You can find the articles referenced in this podcast on www.advertiser.ie/galway
The Old Galway Diary Podcast - Episode 105 - Galway Tram Lines & The Maamtrasna Murders Part 4 29.03.2023 34:49
In this episode, Tom is looking back the tram system that catered to Galway 100 years ago. Ronnie is on part four of his series on Maamtrasna murders You can find the articles referenced in this podcast on www.advertiser.ie/galway
The Old Galway Diary Podcast - Episode 104 - Patrician Musical Society & The Maamtrasna Murders Part 3 23.03.2023 27:40
In this episode, Tom is looking back the Patrician Brothers Boys Choir scene from 100 years ago. Ronnie is on part three of his series on Maamtrasna murders You can find the articles referenced in this podcast on www.advertiser.ie/galway
The Old Galway Diary Podcast - Episode 103 - St Patricks Day Parade and The Maamtrasna Murders Part 2 15.03.2023 30:13
In this episode, Tom is looking back at St Patrick's day celebrations in Galway from years past. Ronnie is on part two of his series on Maamtrasna murders You can find the articles referenced in this podcast on www.advertiser.ie/galway
The Old Galway Diary Podcast - Episode 102 - The Royal Galway Yacht Club and The Maamtrasna Murders Part 1 08.03.2023 27:56
In this episode, Tom is looking at the history of the Royal Galway Yacht Club. Ronnie is starting a series on the the Maamtrasna murders from a different source to what we are used to. You can find the articles referenced in this podcast on www.advertiser.ie/galway
The Old Galway Diary Podcast - Episode 101 - The Work House and Final Chapter In The Irish Civil War 01.03.2023 34:36
In this episode, Tom is looking at the old work houses in Galway. Ronnie is still looking at the civil war. This time some of the executions and the final days of the conflict You can find the articles referenced in this podcast on www.advertiser.ie/galway
The Old Galway Diary Podcast - Episode 100 - Mariners Hospital in Galway and The Irish Civil War 22.02.2023 31:02
In this episode, Tom is looking at the mariners hospital on Renmore point in Galway. Built due to the cholera act of 1893. Ronnie is still looking at the civil war. This time a skirmish in Headford. You can find the articles referenced in this podcast on www.advertiser.ie/galway
The Old Galway Diary Podcast - Episode 99 - Kirwins Lane and The Irish Civil War 15.02.2023 29:16
In this episode, Tom is looking at Kirwins Lane. Ronnie is still looking at the civil war. You can find the articles referenced in this podcast on www.advertiser.ie/galway
The Old Galway Diary Podcast - Episode 98 - Galway Canals and The Irish Civil War 08.02.2023 28:35
In this episode, Tom is looking at Canals of Galway. Ronnie is still looking at the civil war. You can find the articles referenced in this podcast on www.advertiser.ie/galway
The Old Galway Diary Podcast - Episode 97 - Our Lady's Boy's Club and The Irish Civil War 01.02.2023 29:53
In this episode, Tom is looking at the founding Our Lady's Boy's Club. Ronnie is still looking at the civil war and the burning of an orphanage in Clifden . You can find the articles referenced in this podcast on www.advertiser.ie/galway
The Old Galway Diary Podcast - Episode 96 - Joe Young's Mineral Water and The Irish Civil War: The Siege of Clifden 25.01.2023 27:57
In this episode, Tom is looking at Joe Young's Mineral Water Company. Any old Galway business. Ronnie is still looking at the civil war, and this time going into the siege of Clifden . You can find the articles referenced in this podcast on www.advertiser.ie/galway
The Old Galway Diary Podcast - Episode 95 - Corrib Rowing and Yachting Club and The Irish Civil War 18.01.2023 26:04
In this episode, Tom is looking at Corrib Rowing and Yachting Club founded in 1864. Ronnie looking at the civil war, it is the 100 year anniversary the execution of four men from Galway in Athlone. You can find the articles referenced in this podcast on www.advertiser.ie/galway
The Old Galway Diary Podcast - Episode 94 - Salthill and Galway Fox Stories 11.01.2023 33:20
In this episode, Tom is looking at old Salthill. Ronnie is still looking at stories from the country side in east Galway. You can find the articles referenced in this podcast on www.advertiser.ie/galway
The Old Galway Diary Podcast - Episode 93 - Galway Referee and The Sisters of Mercy in Crimea part 2 14.12.2022 26:43
In this episode, Tom is looking at the life of Galway Referee John Keady. Ronnie is still looking at the order of nuns from Galway, the Sisters of Mercy, who went to the war in Crimea to help the wounded. You can find the articles referenced in this podcast on www.advertiser.ie/galway
The Old Galway Diary Podcast - Episode 92 - Liam Mellows and The Sisters of Mercy in Crimea 07.12.2022 35:08
In this episode, Tom is looking at the life of Galway man Liam Mellows after a trip to the great exhibit in the Galway Museum. Ronnie is looking at the order of nuns from Galway, the Sisters of Mercy, who went to the war in Crimea to help the wounded. You can find the articles referenced in this podcast on www.advertiser.ie/galway
The Old Galway Diary Podcast - Episode 91 - Starvation Riots 1842 and Irish Famine 1817 30.11.2022 28:20
In this episode, Tom is looking at starvation riots in 1842, during the famine there were riots lead by women and children where they raided the potato stores. The women and children were backed by the Claddagh fishermen. Ronnie is also looking at hunger also, he's looking at the famine in 1817. You can find the articles referenced in this podcast on www.advertiser.ie/galway
The Old Galway Diary Podcast - Episode 90 - Galwegian Rugby Club Centenary and Irish Famine 1740 23.11.2022 28:20
In this episode, Tom is looking at the history of the Glaswegian Rugby Club who is celebrating its centenary this year. Ronnie is looking at the Irish Famine, but not the one we all know about. A separate famine from 1740 which was caused mainly by bad weather. You can find the articles referenced in this podcast on www.advertiser.ie/galway
The Old Galway Diary Podcast - Episode 89 - The Salmon Weir Bridge and Moycullen Mayhem Part III 16.11.2022 28:33
In this episode, Tom is looking at the history of the Salmon Weir Bridge as it is being gifted a new little pedestrian bridge along side it shortly. Ronnie is still looking at the Mayhem in Moycullen from the 1800's that he started two weeks ago. You can find the articles referenced in this podcast on www.advertiser.ie/galway
The Old Galway Diary Podcast - Episode 88 - Galway Shawl and Moycullen Mayhem Part II 09.11.2022 24:54
In this episode, Tom is looking at the history of the Galway shawl. Ronnie is still looking at the Mayhem in Moycullen from the 1800's that he started last week. You can find the articles referenced in this podcast on www.advertiser.ie/galway
The Old Galway Diary Podcast - Episode 87 - Cloak and Moycullen Mayhem Part I 02.11.2022 24:54
In this episode, Tom is looking at the history of the Cloak in Galway. Ronnie is looking at an old court report from the 1800s in Moycullen. A very unusual case with a drunk Doctor. You can find the articles referenced in this podcast on www.advertiser.ie/galway
The Old Galway Diary Podcast - Episode 86 - Liam Mellows and Pádraic Ó Máille & Halloween 26.10.2022 27:20
In this episode, Tom is looking at the career of Liam Mellows and Pádraic Ó Máille. Tom recommends to the new 'War of Friends' exhibit in the Galway Museum. Ronnie looking at Irish stories and traditions around Halloween. You can find the articles referenced in this podcast on www.advertiser.ie/galway
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