The Old Galway Diary

In this episode, Tom looking at the history of the Jes school on Sea Road. Ronnie is still looking the landlords in Ireland for the second week in a row You can find the articles referenced in this podcast on www.advertiser.ie/galway

In this episode, Tom looking at the history of the model school. One of the first schools set up in Galway in 1852. Ronnie is still looking the landlords in Ireland during the time of Home Rule anticipation and the Land Acts. You can find the articles referenced in this podcast on www.advertiser.ie/galway

In this episode, Tom looking at the history of Our Ladys Boys Club. Next week the boys are going on their 80th camp and if you would like to donate please contact Pat Giles CO: Our Ladys Boys Club, Sea Road, Galway.  Ronnie is still looking Micheal Henry Burke of Ballydugan but this time he's looking at his sons and poor ex wife. You can find the articles referenced in this podcast on www.adv...

In this episode, Tom looking at the history of The Bish school in Nuns Island. Ronnie is still looking Micheal Henry Burke of Ballydugan You can find the articles referenced in this podcast on www.advertiser.ie/galway

In this episode, Tom looking at the history of Suiceen or sometimes spelt Suckine which was a very populated street down in Woodquay, Galway. Ronnie is still looking at the history of Landlords in South Galway and the passing of the Wyndham Act 1903 which the landlords protested greatly. You can find the articles referenced in this podcast on www.advertiser.ie/galway

In this episode, Tom looking at the history of Mcdonagh's Fish and Chip shop on Quay Street. Ronnie is looking at the history of the large landlords in Ireland in the early 1900's in particular the Burke family. You can find the articles referenced in this podcast on www.advertiser.ie/galway

In this episode, Tom looking at the history of Bothermore and the many groups and magazines that came from that area. Ronnie is looking at the rescue of Ellen Glynn and Sarah Feeney in August 2020. You can find the articles referenced in this podcast on www.advertiser.ie/galway

In this episode, Tom looking at the history of steamers and boats on the Corrib. Ronnie is looking at tragedy of the Rescue 116 helicopter crash in 2017. You can find the articles referenced in this podcast on www.advertiser.ie/galway

In this episode, Tom looking at the tearing down of a statue of a landlord in ireland 100 years ago. Ronnie is looking at the final battle in his Black and Tan series, this time taking place at ma'am cross, it was the longest battle in the war of independence. You can find the articles referenced in this podcast on www.advertiser.ie/galway

In this episode, Tom is the death of men in Galway at the hands of the Black and Tans on the 100 year anniversary of the murders. Ronnie is also looking  at the Black and Tans, but this time their raid on the town of Tuam. You can find the articles referenced in this podcast on www.advertiser.ie/galway

In this episode, Tom is looking at the history go Digital the computer factory set up in Galway in the 80's. Ronnie is looking again at the Black and Tans sacking of Clifden in the wake of two murdered RIC officers. 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 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