The Old Galway Diary

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In this episode, Tom is looking at the Oranmore airfield. Saturday is the 90th anniversary of the first flight from the site. Ronnie is still looking at famous Galway Nazi Willam Joyce also known as Lord Haw Haw for final part of his series.  You can find the articles referenced in this podcast on www.advertiser.ie/galway

In this episode, Tom is looking at the history anniversary of Salerno school. Ronnie is still looking at famous Galway Nazi Willam Joyce also known as Lord Haw Haw. You can find the articles referenced in this podcast on www.advertiser.ie/galway

In this episode, Tom is looking at the history of Galway Woollen Mills in Newtown Smith. Ronnie is looking at famous Galway Nazi Willam Joyce also known as Lord Haw Haw. They also chat about the incredible feat of Damien Browne who rowed the Atlantic and Ronnie congratulates Tom on a recent award. You can find the articles referenced in this podcast on www.advertiser.ie/galway

In this episode, Tom is looking at the history an old Galway business, ' Galway Hosiery'. He reads from a former Employees time working in the business. Ronnie is still looking at Mitchell Henry and kylemore abbey along with some Parnell. This is the final part in his series on Henry 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 legendary Galway auctioneers O'Donnellan and Joyce. Ronnie is looking at Mitchell Henry and Parnell. Two men with two very different ideas on how to achieve the same goal. You can find the articles referenced in this podcast on www.advertiser.ie/galway

In this episode, Tom at the history of TB in Galway and Galway man Noel Brown who was a huge part in treating the awful illness. Ronnie is looking at Mitchell Henry, slightly naive idealistic man who went to parliament representing Galway looking to speak on behalf of the Irish Farmer You can find the articles referenced in this podcast on www.advertiser.ie/galway

In this episode, Tom at the history of the Galway horse fares. Ronnie is looking at the building of Kylemore Abbey. You can find the articles referenced in this podcast on www.advertiser.ie/galway

In this episode, Tom at the history of hurling in the country and the county. Ronnie some royal visits to the west of Ireland. Some successful some not so much. We also get some Native American wisdom.  You can find the articles referenced in this podcast on www.advertiser.ie/galway

In this episode, Tom is looking at Shantalla and back to school. Ronnie is still talking about Dr. Wilde and his escape to the west of Ireland along with the legacy of his family. You can find the articles referenced in this podcast on www.advertiser.ie/galway

In this episode, Tom looking at St. Endas Well in Barna and the history of Holy Wells in the county . Ronnie is talking Dr Wilde, father of Oscar, who was on trail for rape in a case that captivated the country. You can find the articles referenced in this podcast on www.advertiser.ie/galway

In this episode, Tom looking at the long history of Steamer ships in Galway Bay . Ronnie is talking Dr Wilde, father of Oscar, who was a hugely important figure in Irish history but his life was rife with tragedy.  You can find the articles referenced in this podcast on www.advertiser.ie/galway

In this episode, Tom looking at the long history of the Mutton Island . Ronnie is talking about the Cong Cross and its fascinating history which is currently on display in the national history museum.  You can find the articles referenced in this podcast on www.advertiser.ie/galway

In this episode, Tom looking at the history of the Wolfe Tone bridge in Galway . Ronnie is doing the final part of his series on landlords and Tyrone House in Galway. You can find the articles referenced in this podcast on www.advertiser.ie/galway

In this episode, Tom looking at the history of the Claddagh Basin. Ronnie is still looking the landlords in Ireland this time concentrating on the history of Tyrone House in Galway. You can find the articles referenced in this podcast on www.advertiser.ie/galway