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The Old Galway Diary

The Old Galway Diary

The Advertiser

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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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

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In this episode, Tom is looking at the history of Claddagh Fish Market.
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 [email protected]

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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.

You can find the articles referenced in this podcast on www.advertiser.ie/galway

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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

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In this episode, Tom is talking about Galway's first engine.
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 [email protected]

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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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04/24/24 • 14 min

This week on the Podcast Dick and Tom are talking about O’Máille’s the Aran sweater shop on high street.
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 [email protected]

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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.

You can find the articles referenced in this podcast on www.advertiser.ie/galway

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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 the Currach Races that used to take place in salthill. Ronnie is looking again at Clare Sheridan, and her wild trip to Russia.

You can find the articles referenced in this podcast on www.advertiser.ie/galway

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How many episodes does The Old Galway Diary have?

The Old Galway Diary currently has 185 episodes available.

What topics does The Old Galway Diary cover?

The podcast is about Society & Culture, History, Podcasts and Philosophy.

What is the most popular episode on The Old Galway Diary?

The episode title 'The Old Galway Diary Podcast - Episode 89 - The Salmon Weir Bridge and Moycullen Mayhem Part III' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on The Old Galway Diary?

The average episode length on The Old Galway Diary is 23 minutes.

How often are episodes of The Old Galway Diary released?

Episodes of The Old Galway Diary are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of The Old Galway Diary?

The first episode of The Old Galway Diary was released on Mar 25, 2021.

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