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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.
This week on the Podcast this week Dick and Tom are talking about the Streets of Galway Run on its 40th anniversary.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
This week on the Podcast this week Dick and Tom are talking about the Sword and Mace of GalwayYou 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
This week on the Podcast this week Dick and Tom are talking about lower Salthill.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
This week on the Podcast this week Dick and Tom are talking about HurlingYou 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
This week on the Podcast this week Dick and Tom are talking about Our Lady Boys ClubYou 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
This week on the Podcast this week Dick and Tom are talking about some arial photos of Galway, particularly of Bollingbrook FortYou 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
This week on the Podcast this week Dick and Tom are talking about St Patricks Brass Band GalwayYou 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
This week on the Podcast this week Dick and Tom are talking about the Hangar Ballroom. A legendary ballroom from the past.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
This week on the Podcast this week Dick and Tom are talking about the history of An Garda Síochána. Lots of the information from todays podcast comes from the book Duty: An Garda Síochána in Galway by Damien Flanagan and Maire MannionYou 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
This week on the Podcast Tom and Dick are talking about 'The Bish'. If you'd like more information on the The Bish reunion for gentlemen who graduated in 1965 and 1966 contact Dereck Cahalan on 0866097970. The reunion will take place June 5thYou 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
This week on the Podcast this week ahead of this weeks bye election Tom and Dick are talking about the four previous bye elections held in Galway previously.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
This week on the Podcast this week Tom and Dick are talking about the Patrician Musical SocietyYou 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
This week on the Podcast this week Tom and Dick are talking about Arthur Colahan, the man who wrote Galway BayYou 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
This week on the Podcast this week Tom and Dick are talking about FairgreenYou 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
This week on the Podcast this week Tom and Dick are talking about the changes in the Galway docks over the years.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
This week on the Podcast this week Tom and Dick are talking about The Galway Dockers who set up the Galway Rovers rugby teamYou 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
This week on the Podcast this week Tom and Dick are talking about Renmore Guild of Irish Country Women's Association 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
This week on the Podcast this week Tom and Dick are talking about photos from an exhibition opening next week in Kennys Gallery featuring photos taking from above in the 1950s.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
This week on the Podcast this week Tom and Dick are talking about photos from an exhibition opening next week in Kennys Gallery featuring photos taking from above in the 1950s.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
This week on the Podcast this week Tom and Dick are talking about Fallers JewellersYou 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
This week on the Podcast this week Tom and Dick are talking about Gentian HillYou 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
This week on the Podcast this week Tom and Dick are talking about Galway Marching BandsYou 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
This week on the Podcast this week Tom and Dick are talking about Galway Textile PrintersYou 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
This week on the Podcast this week Tom and Dick are talking about The Knights of MaltaYou 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
This week on the Podcast this week Tom and Dick are talking about Liam Mellows HurlingYou 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
This week on the Podcast this week Tom and Dick are talking about Michael J HurleyYou 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
This week on the Podcast this week Tom and Dick are talking about the Sportground ahead of the new stand being opened by Connacht RubyYou 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
This week on the Podcast this week Tom and Dick are talking about New Town SmithYou 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
This week on the Podcast this week Tom and Dick are talking about the river ways of Galway and their development 200 years ago.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
This week on the Podcast this week Tom and Dick are talking about Christmas in GalwayYou 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
This week on the Podcast this week Tom and Dick are talking about Irish Dancing in GalwayYou 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
This week on the Podcast this week Tom and Dick are James Hardiman the historian who published the history of Galway in 1820You 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
This week on the Podcast this week Tom and Dick are talking about the artist William Evans who spent time in Galway in the 1800You 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
This week on the Podcast this week Tom is talking about Endas schoolYou 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
This week on the Podcast this week Tom and Dick are talking about Galway's Venice - The Canal.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
This week on the Podcast this week Tom and Dick are talking about the first few cars in GalwayYou 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
This week on the Podcast this week Tom and Dick are talking about Pádraic Ó ConaireYou 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
This week on the Podcast this week Tom and Dick are talking about SalthillYou 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
This week on the Podcast this week Tom and Dick are talking about St Marys school.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
This week on the Podcast this week Tom and Dick are talking about Galway's Credit Unions.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
This week on the Podcast this week Tom and Dick are talking about Silkes family and business from the west.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
This week on the Podcast this week Tom and Dick are talking about St Pats schoolYou 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
This week on the Podcast this week Tom and Dick are talking about KLM flight 607, the plane that crashed of the coast in Galway in 1958You 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
This week on the Podcast this week Tom and Dick are talking about Alexander NimmoYou 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
This week on the Podcast this week Tom and Dick are talking about The Galway RacesYou 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
This week on the Podcast this week Tom and Dick are talking about Galway Golf CoursesYou 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
This week on the Podcast this week Tom and Dick are talking about Galway Golf CoursesYou 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
This week on the Podcast this week Tom and Dick are talking about Galway Golf CoursesYou 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
This week on the Podcast this week Tom and Dick are talking about Druid TheatreYou 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
This week on the Podcast this week Tom and Dick are talking about Spires House ShantallaYou 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
This week on the Podcast this week Tom and Dick are talking about The Lazy Wall of SalthillYou 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
This week on the Podcast this week Tom and Dick are talking about Claddagh FishermenYou 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
This week on the Podcast this week Tom and Dick are talking about Patricia LynchYou 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
This week on the Podcast this week Tom and Dick are talking about Galway Tennis ClubYou 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
This week on the Podcast this week Tom and Dick are talking about St Pats Brass Band.
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This week on the Podcast this week Tom and Dick are talking about St Pats Brass Band.
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This week on the Podcast this week Tom and Dick are talking about Walter Macken.
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This week on the Podcast this week Tom and Dick are talking about Buskers in Galway
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This week on the Podcast this week Tom and Dick are talking about Grealish's Saddlery
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This week on the Podcast this week Tom and Dick are talking about the Kavanagh Brothers.
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This week on the Podcast this week Tom and Dick are talking about the history of Cúirt festival.
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This week on the Podcast this week Tom and Dick are talking about Lord Haw-Haw
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This week on the Podcast this week Tom and Dick are talking about Clare Sheridan
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This week on the Podcast this week Tom and Dick are talking about Rowing on the Corrib.
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This week on the Podcast this week Tom and Dick are talking about turf.
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This week on the Podcast this week Tom and Dick are talking about the Corrib Fisheries Association
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This week on the Podcast this week Tom and Dick are talking about the Renmore Barracks and the IRA.
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This week on the Podcast this week Tom and Dick are talking about the history of Grattan Road
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This week on the Podcast this week Tom is talking about Connacht Laundry. Dick is out of power due to the storm but will be back next week.
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This week on the Podcast this week Dick and Tom are looking at the time the Pope came to Galway
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This week on the Podcast this week Dick and Tom are looking at the time the Pope came to Galway
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This week on the Podcast this week Dick and Tom are looking at the history of the Colonial Buildings on Eglinton Street, where Brown Thomas is now.
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This week on the Podcast this week Dick and Tom are looking at the history of Tigh Neachtains in Galway.
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This week on the Podcast this week Dick and Tom are looking at the orginal Galway Christmas markets
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This week on the Podcast this week Dick and Tom are looking at when an internment camp was set up in Woodquay during the Irish revolutionary war.
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This week on the Podcast this week Dick and Tom are looking at when electricity came to Galway.
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This week on the Podcast this week Dick and Tom are looking at election posters from the past.
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This week on the Podcast this week Dick and Tom are talking about the Galway Legend Jimmy Cranny who is 40 years dead this week.
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This week on the Podcast this week Dick and Tom are talking about the history of the University of Galway
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This week on the Podcast this week Dick and Tom are talking about the history of the Franciscan order in Galway
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This week on the Podcast this week Dick and Tom are talking about the history of The Claddagh
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This week on the Podcast this week Dick and Tom are talking about the history of the many fairs in Galway.
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This week on the Podcast this week Dick and Tom are talking about the history of the Jes Rowing Club
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This week on the Podcast this week Dick and Tom are talking about the history of St Enda's school.
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This week on the Podcast this week Dick and Tom are talking about the Galway Harbour and the history of sailing.
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This week on the Podcast this week Dick and Tom are talking about the UCG Rugby Club who celebrate they 150th anniversary.
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This week on the Podcast this week Dick and Tom are talking about the Warwick Hotel in Salthill
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This week on the Podcast this week Dick and Tom are talking about Galway Bohemians Football team
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This week on the Podcast this week Dick and Tom are talking about Galway Quincentennial
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This week on the Podcast this week Dick and Tom are talking about St Nicholas' Parochial School.
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This week on the Podcast this week Dick and Tom are talking about the Mon.
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This week on the Podcast this week Dick and Tom are talking about the many historical theatres in Galway.
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This week on the Podcast this week Dick and Tom are talking about the many hospitals in Galway
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This week on the Podcast this week Dick and Tom are talking about The Seapoint Ballroom
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This week on the Podcast this week Dick and Tom are talking about the salthill baths.
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This week on the Podcast this week Dick and Tom are talking about the last time Galway beat the Dubs in the football championship (1934)
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This week on the Podcast this week Dick and Tom are talking about the Menlo "Emmetts" who won the Galway regatta in 1929.
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This week on the Podcast this week Dick and Tom are talking about the Town Hall Theatre in Galway.
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This week on the Podcast this week Dick and Tom are talking about Blakes Castle in galway. We also mention our friend Ronnie who passed away last month. He was the original co host of the podcast.
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This week on the Podcast this week Dick and Tom are talking about their memories of swimming in Salthill, Jimmy Cranney, Prom Swim and Blackjack dippers all get a mention
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This week on the Podcast this week Dick and Tom are talking about their memories of UCG student protests. Note we are missing 1 minute of sound in the middle of the podcast, we apologise for that but it could not be recovered.
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This week on the Podcast this week Dick and Tom are talking about their memories of UCG.
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This week on the Podcast Dick and Tom are talking about Shop Street
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This week on the Podcast Dick and Tom are talking about O’Máille’s the Aran sweater shop on high street.
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This week on the Podcast Dick and Tom are talking about the Galway fortifications and battlements and their history.
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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.
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This week on the Podcast Dick and Tom are talking again about the Dominican Order in Galway but this time about the nuns.
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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.
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In this episode, Tom is about the history of The Cunninghams Butcher shop on shop street.
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In this episode, Tom is about the history of The Atlanta hotel
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In this episode, Tom is about the history of Galway Rail Station
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In this episode, Tom is about the history of The Patrician Musical Society
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In this episode, Tom is about the history of the tram lines in Galway.
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In this episode, Tom is about the history of Salthill Church.
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In this episode, Tom is talking the tradition of the Mayor or King of Claddadgh.
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In this episode, Tom is talking the great Mate Lydon. Galway character and salmon snatcher.
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In this episode, Tom is talking about O'Flahertys garage in Lower Salthill.
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In this episode, Tom is talking about the Charles Biancno, the man who brought public transport to Ireland.
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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.
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In this episode, Tom is talking about Galway's first engine.
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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.
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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.
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In this episode, Tom sadly talking about Grants Barber in Galway, an institution that taught plenty of Galway Barbers.
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In this episode, Tom sadly talking about the passing of his old friend Larry Cheevers who was a legend in Galway, Dublin and Canada.
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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.
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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.
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In this episode, the two lads are talking about Galway post boxes and the postal service in Galway.
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In this episode, Tom is looking at well known Galway solicitor and historian Maurice Semple. Ronnie makes his return to share his memories of Maurice.
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In this episode, Tom is looking at the history of Salthill
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In this episode, Tom is looking at the history of Galway Traffic rules and regulations.
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In this episode, Tom is looking at the history of the Simon community in Galway ahead of their big fund raiser this weekend. The Sleep Out.
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In this episode, Tom is looking at the history of the jet as a group celebrate their 50 years anniversary this week.
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In this episode, Tom is looking at the history of Claddagh Fish Market.
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In this episode, Tom is looking at the history of Galway Coat of Arms. Ronnie is still unwell and hopes to be back in the coming weeks.
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In this episode, Tom is looking at the history of St. Patricks Church in Galway. Ronnie is talking about Galway legend Mary Bennett and her shop The Treasure Chest.
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In this episode, Tom is looking at the history of Lydon house in Galway, a Galway institution. We also hear from Ronnie for the first time in months.
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In this episode, Tom is looking at the history of St Pats national School in Galway City Centre.
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In this episode, Tom is looking at the history of Lynches castle on Shop Street in Galway. Tom also touches on the exhibit he has launches in Kennys book shop based on the last 50 years of articles in the Galway Advertiser.
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In this episode, Tom is looking at MacDonaghs, a legendary Galway business.
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In this episode, Tom is looking at Life Saving on the water in Galway.
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In this episode, Tom is looking at Foothill Cemetery on built in 1502 and recently restored and repaired by the parishioners of the Augustinian Church. Ronnie still unwell but hopes to be back in a few weeks.
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In this episode, Tom is looking at a legendary Galway business from Marcus Witztum. Les Modes Modernes a hat factory that celebrates an anniversary this week. The company gave shelter to many Jews during the 1940's and no doubt saved many lives. Ronnie is still unwell and will be for a couple of weeks.
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In this episode, Tom is looking at the life of Galway legend Críostóir Mac Gearailt who passed away recently. Ronnie is unfortunately unwell this week but hopes to be back next week.
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In this episode, Tom is looking at Dónall Mac Amhlaigh. The Irish writer who was born in Galway in 1989. His book Saol saighdiúra is being reprinted in English. Ronnie is looking at the Irish language in Galway through the lens of the college and the barracks in Renmore.
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In this episode, Tom is looking at the history Leisureland on the anniversary of its opening. Ronnie is back and healthy and this week talking about "Ungodly UCG".
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In this episode, Tom is looking at the history of Our Lady's Boys Club and its upcoming trip and fund raiser appeal. Ronnie, is still struggling with his voice but has been enjoying a book called Hardiman and Beyond.
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In this episode, Tom is looking at the history of Pearse Stadium. Ronnie, unfortunately has lost his voice, you can read his article, about Bloomsday, in this week's issue of the paper.
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In this episode, Tom is looking at the history of the leaving certificate in Galway. Ronnie is still looking at the life of Galway legend Emily Anderson.
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In this episode, Tom is looking at Dalysfort house and the schools that sprung up around it. Ronnie is still looking at the life of Galway legend Emily Anderson.
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In this episode, Tom is looking at a the lives of Tomás Bán & Helena Concannon, two great Galway people. Ronnie is still looking at the life of Galway legend Emily Anderson.
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In this episode, Tom is looking at a the Galway post office on Eglinton street. There is a reunion for former staff happening this weekend in Menlo hotel. Ronnie is still looking at the life of Galway legend Emily Anderson.
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In this episode, Tom is looking at a chapter in a new book called Hardiman & Beyond: Arts & Culture in Galway 1820-2020, about sessions and live music in Galway in the 70's Ronnie is still looking at the life of commander Bill King.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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In this episode, Tom is looking the life of Galway boxer, Aiden Heffernan. Ronnie is on part six of his series on Maamtrasna murders
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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In this episode, Tom is looking at Kirwins Lane. Ronnie is still looking at the civil war.
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In this episode, Tom is looking at Canals of Galway. Ronnie is still looking at the civil war.
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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 .
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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 .
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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.
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In this episode, Tom is looking at old Salthill. Ronnie is still looking at stories from the country side in east Galway.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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In this episode, Tom at the history of the Galway horse fares. Ronnie is looking at the building of Kylemore Abbey.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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In this episode, Tom looking at the history of The Bish school in Nuns Island. Ronnie is still looking Micheal Henry Burke of Ballydugan
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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In this episode, the boys discuss Christmas in Galway through their articles this week.
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In this episode, Tom is looking at the history of the Christmas Market in Galway. Ronnie talking about sale of Ballynahinch .
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In this episode, Tom is looking at the history of the Post office in Galway. Ronnie is looking at the life of Mary Martin.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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In this episode, Tom looks at some old Salthill Hot Spots. While Ronnie was reminded of a local ghost story.
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In this episode, Tom looks at the old fish sellers market down by the Spanish arch in Galway. Ronnie returns to Irish immigration and how it was funded.
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In this episode, Tom looks at Moons Corner, where Brown Thomas is now, Tom looks at the history of the big department store. Ronnie returns to Irish immigration to America particularly the group who ended up in St Paul, Minnesota.
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In this episode, Tom looks at the great history of St Micheals GAA club from Shantalla. Ronnie is looking at Irish immigration to America again particularly the group who ended up in St Paul, Minnesota.
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In this episode, Tom looks at Augustus John's visit to Galway ahead of the Galway Cartoon Festival where his great Galway image will be displayed. Ronnie is looking at Irish immigration to America and talks about his trip to the tenement museum in New York.
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In this episode, Tom looks at the industrial school in salthill on its 150th anniversary. Ronnie is looking at the Irish immigrants who fought in the American civil war with a cameo from Charles Dickens.
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In this episode, Tom looks back at the history of the Galway Market, while Ronnie is looking at the sad history of Irish immigration.
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In this episode, Tom looks at a photo of one of the great Galway Camogie teams of the past ahead of this weekends all Ireland final. Including a great bit of trivia about the only all Ireland final held outside of Dublin. Ronnie is looking at the sinking of the great PS Connacht.
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In this episode, Tom looks at a photo of the dredging of the docks from 1963 and Ronnie is back looking at Father Daly and the poems and songs written in his name.
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In this episode, Tom looks at an old back to school photo taken outside Scoil Fhursa. Ronnie is looking at a book set in Galway by Frank O'Connor. The two lads then discuss the banning of books in Ireland.
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In this episode, Tom looks back at how some of Galway swim clubs were founded and looks at the more successful swimmers from that era. Ronnie finishes his series on the Galway Line.
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In this episode, Tom looks back at the great fire that roared through Galway in 1971 on its 50th anniversary. Ronnie looks at Father Peter Daly, a real Galway character.
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In this episode, Tom looks at a photo of the iconic Taffes shop on shop street. Ronnie looks at the a Galway delegation sent to London hoping to get funding for Galway harbour.
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In this episode, Tom looks at the great history of the Galway Races from 1869 to now. Ronnie a suspicious murder that took place in Galway years ago.
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In this episode, Tom looks the Galway minor hurling team from the 1941 who lost to cork in the all Ireland final. Ronnie is looking back and James Joyce trip to Galway when he was moonlighting as a journalist for an Italian newspaper.
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In this episode, Tom looks at the changing face of Salthill from the 1950's. Ronnie is finishing up his series on Clare Sheridan, in the final chapter of her life she retired to Galway and lived happily with family.
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In this episode, Tom looks at the birth of 'Druid Theatre' 46 years ago. Ronnie is still looking at Clare Sheridan and this time explores one of her more famous dalliances.
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In this episode, Tom looks at the Currach Races that used to take place in salthill. Ronnie is looking again at Clare Sheridan, and her wild trip to Russia.
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In this episode, Tom looks at the great tradition of busking of in Galway throughout the years and some of the memorable characters involved. Ronnie is looking again at Clare Sheridan, who's Madonna statue was not as well received as she would have liked.
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In this episode, Tom looks back at the SS Dun Aengus, the great ferry that traveled between Galway and the Aran Islands in the 1800s. Ronnie looks at the escapades of Hugh Moreton Frewen.
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In this episode, Tom looks back at the great history of newspapers published in Galway county and city. Ronnie at a race that took place between a young man on a bicycle and the Clifden train.
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In this episode, Tom remembers the amusements in salthill and the time they were held in Fairlands. Ronnie is again looking at Arthur Balfour and his fans in Connemara.
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In this episode, Tom returns to a popular topic of country butter. This time looking at the trail that lead to a prison sentence and perhaps the end of the country butter. Ronnie is still on the Clifden railroad and looks at the shebeen which thrived during its construction.
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In this episode, Tom looking at a photo of the staff of Hynes factory on Prospect Hill from 100 years ago. The factory was known for producing little clay pipes known as dúidíns. Ronnie is again looking out towards Clifden. He's taken an interest in the history of the Clifden railway. in this episode he looks at the roles former British prime minister Arthur Balfour and Irish political giant Parnell played in the creation of the railroad.
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In this episode, Tom is marking the 100 year anniversary of a violent RIC attack on an innocent men in Rileys Hotel in Salthill. Ronnie is looking out towards Clifden. He has been checking out Jim Deegan's Connemara train project and looking at the history of the Clifden Railway.
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In this episode, Tom is looking back at the tradition of 'Maying in Menlo', an old summer fare that used to take place in Menlo castle. Ronnie is looking at rationing during world war 2 and a phone call from Winston Churchill to Eamon Develara that could have changed the course of Irish histor.y
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In this episode, Tom is looking towards the 60th anniversary of Salerno school in salthill and their efforts to track down alumni. Ronnie is looking at the role of the matchmaker in Ireland 30's and 40's after reading Brigid Kavanagh's memoir In My Minds Eye.
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In this episode, Tom discusses and laments the loss of country butter to The Galway market. Ronnie is still researching Roger Casement and this week looks at his failed and humiliating appeal. Ronnie also looks at the painting of the last day of trial by Sir John Lavery. The image is available to see in this weeks Galway Advertiser.
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In this episode, Tom discusses Claddagh Parade and Ronnie briefly returns to Roger Casement before looking at Eoin MacNeill.
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In this episode, Tom discusses The Hanger Ballroom and the Salthill Development Organisation. Ronnie has been researching Roger Casement.
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In this episode, Ronnie briefly returns to Augustus John. Tom discusses a photo of William street from 1904 and the old trams that used to connect Galway city to Salthill. Ronnie returns to Twain Island by way of Éamon de Valera and the letter he wrote his young wife while spending time on the island of Twain.
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In this episode, Tom discusses the burning of the Sinn Fein hall by the Black and Tans 100 years ago, also discusses Augustus John who was in Galway around then, a guest of Fireball Macnamara. John has paintings of Galway handing in the national gallery in London. Ronnie is still talking about the Irish language school in Twain. This time looking at the opposition and objections to its founding.
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The burning of the Sinn Fein hall, 100 years ago: https://www.advertiser.ie/galway/article/120723/the-burning-of-the-sinn-fin-hall-100-years-ago
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Tawin NS - A symbol of the gathering storm: https://www.advertiser.ie/galway/article/120724/tawin-ns-a-symbol-of-the-gathering-storm
In this episode, Tom discusses ‘The Pools’ in Salthill and attempts to restore them to their former glory, while Ronnie describes the role played by Sir Roger Casement in securing an Irish speaking teacher for the school in Tawin, Co. Galway.
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- The 'Pools' in Salthill: www.advertiser.ie/galway/article/1…ools-in-salthill
- ‘Poor, brave, fighting little Tawin’ - wins major language battle: www.advertiser.ie/galway/article/1…-language-battle
In this episode, Tom discusses the jail in Galway on Nuns Island and some of its more famous guests, including Miles Joyce a man wrongfully convicted of the maamtrasna murders. Ronnie talks more about Dr Séamus Ó Beirn and how he treated tuberculosis in the west of Ireland. The finish up discussing Samuel Beckett who requested an Irish translation of Waiting for Godot from Tom years ago.
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The handing over of Galway Gaol: https://www.advertiser.ie/galway/article/120364/the-handing-over-of-galway-gaol
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Séamus Ó Beirn made his difference as a doctor: https://www.advertiser.ie/galway/article/120365/samus-beirn-made-his-difference-as-a-doctor
In this episode Tom and Ronnie cover Bowling Green, Dr Séamus Ó Beirn, the treatment of tuberculosis in the west of Ireland, the Irish sweepstakes and Tom's dealings with the National Gallery in Ireland.
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Bowling Green https://www.advertiser.ie/galway/article/120218/bowling-green
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Irish was never more important: https://www.advertiser.ie/galway/article/120219/irish-was-never-more-important