The Old Galway Diary

In this episode, Tom is looking at the history of the Galway Youth Orchestra. Ronnie is looking at the night the Black and Tans sacked and burned the town of Clifden. You can find the articles referenced in this podcast on www.advertiser.ie/galway

In this episode, Tom is looking at the history Higgins garage and car sellers. Ronnie is looking at Thomas Whelan, a young man executed by the British in 1921. You can find the articles referenced in this podcast on www.advertiser.ie/galway

In this episode, Tom is looking at the Scar Coeur hotel in salthill, run by the Dunleavy family. Ronnie is still looking at James Joyce this time at his death and how Nora got on as widow. You can find the articles referenced in this podcast on www.advertiser.ie/galway

In this episode, Tom is looking at when Woolworths came to Galway. Ronnie is still looking at James Joyce and his friendship with Paul Leon You can find the articles referenced in this podcast on www.advertiser.ie/galway

In this episode, Tom is looking at the history of Church Lane in Galway. Ronnie is still looking at James Joyce but primarily at his children and their partners. You can find the articles referenced in this podcast on www.advertiser.ie/galway

In this special episode Ronnie and Tom have both been reading Nora, a new book from Nuala O'Connor about the life of Nora Barnacle and her love story with James Joyce.  You can find the articles referenced in this podcast on www.advertiser.ie/galway

In this episode, Tom is looking at the first refugees who arrived in Galway during the Second World War. Ronnie is still looking at the abbey players tour of the United States and Lady Gregory's brief holiday romance. You can find the articles referenced in this podcast on www.advertiser.ie/galway

In this episode, Tom is still looking at the first person named Freeman of Galway, former president Douglas Hyde and on International women's day they talk about the two women being named freemen of Galway today, Patricia Burke Brogan and Ena McEntee Ronnie is looking at the Playboy of the Western World and its tour to America. Including a cameo from an American President. You can find the ar...

In this episode, Tom is still looking a charity theatre group called The Penny Dinners Committee from the 1920's. Ronnie thought he was finished with the smallpox outbreak in Athenry last week but came across some new information in the past few days. You can find the articles referenced in this podcast on www.advertiser.ie/galway

In this episode, Tom is still looking at the history of the Claddagh Ring. Ronnie is finishing up his series on the small pox outbreak in Athenry. You can find the articles referenced in this podcast on www.advertiser.ie/galway

In this episode, Tom is still looking at a photo of a farmer at Eyre Square cattle Fair in 1885.  Ronnie is looking at a riot that took place during the a smallpox outbreak in Athenry.  You can find the articles referenced in this podcast on www.advertiser.ie/galway

In this episode, Tom is still looking at the history of the Guards in Galway coming up the centenary of the police force.  Ronnie is looking history of a smallpox outbreak in Athenry that lead to a big breakout in the county and the parallels between the  covid 19 pandemic. You can find the articles referenced in this podcast on www.advertiser.ie/galway

In this episode, Tom is looking at the history of the Guards in Galway coming up the centenary of the police force.  Ronnie is looking Galway infamous Nazi Lord Haa Haa and his childhood in Galway. You can find the articles referenced in this podcast on www.advertiser.ie/galway

In this episode, Tom is still looking at the history soccer in Galway including the founding of the Salthill Crusaders in 1940 and a special exhibition match playing in the Galway Sportsground. Ronnie is looking at Clifden Railroad and the history of Shantalla Marble. You can find the articles referenced in this podcast on www.advertiser.ie/galway

In this episode, Tom is still looking at the history of the towns bridges. Ronnie is looking at  Antoine Ó Raifteiri the blind Irish poet from 1800s and his connection to Thoor Ballylee You can find the articles referenced in this podcast on www.advertiser.ie/galway

In this episode, Tom is looking at the history of the O'Brien bridge. Ronnie is looking back at the Annaghdown drowning tragedy when 20 people were drowned in 1828 You can find the articles referenced in this podcast on www.advertiser.ie/galway

In this episode, Tom discuss's the tradition of Nollaig na mBan in ireland while Ronnie is talking about what he learned from the latest edition of Journal of the Galway Archaeological and Historical Society. He also talks about the history of that very society. You can find the articles referenced in this podcast on www.advertiser.ie/galway

In this episode, the boys discuss Christmas in Galway through their articles this week. You can find the articles referenced in this podcast on www.advertiser.ie/galway

In this episode, Tom is looking at the history of the Christmas Market in Galway.  Ronnie talking about sale of Ballynahinch .  You can find the articles referenced in this podcast on www.advertiser.ie/galway

In this episode, Tom is looking at the history of the Post office in Galway.  Ronnie is looking at the life of Mary Martin.  You can find the articles referenced in this podcast on www.advertiser.ie/galway

In this episode, Tom is looking at the 'The Mon', the school that used to be in Bridge Street Galway.  Ronnie is looking at famous author's Maria Edgeworth trip to Galway and a short stay in Ballynahinch Castle. You can find the articles referenced in this podcast on www.advertiser.ie/galway

In this episode, Tom is looking at the Hardiman Hotel and its brilliant history in Eyre Square. Ronnie is finishing up his series on Richard Martin and his divorce. You can find the articles referenced in this podcast on www.advertiser.ie/galway

In this episode, Tom has some photos of the Brown Doorway thats currently in Eyre Square. Ronnie is looking the big divorce trial that took place between Richard Martin and his wife Eliza just after the French revolution.  You can find the articles referenced in this podcast on www.advertiser.ie/galway

In this episode, Tom looks at some photos of the memorials for Father Griffen as well as discussing the murder itself. Ronnie is looking at the more of the affairs of Eliza Martin. You can find the articles referenced in this podcast on www.advertiser.ie/galway

In this episode, Tom looks at some photos of Persse's Dilstilery in Nuns Island. While Ronnie is talking about a play put on in Galway in 1783 that's audience featured  two of Ireland's most prominent historical figures  You can find the articles referenced in this podcast on www.advertiser.ie/galway