103 episodes
The Old Galway Diary The Advertiser
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5.0 • 11 Ratings
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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.
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The Old Galway Diary Podcast - Episode 103 - St Patricks Day Parade and The Maamtrasna Murders Part 2
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
You can find the articles referenced in this podcast on www.advertiser.ie/galway -
The Old Galway Diary Podcast - Episode 102 - The Royal Galway Yacht Club and The Maamtrasna Murders Part 1
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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The Old Galway Diary Podcast - Episode 101 - The Work House and Final Chapter In The Irish Civil War
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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The Old Galway Diary Podcast - Episode 100 - Mariners Hospital in Galway and The Irish Civil War
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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The Old Galway Diary Podcast - Episode 99 - Kirwins Lane and The Irish Civil War
In this episode, Tom is looking at Kirwins Lane. Ronnie is still looking at the civil war.
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The Old Galway Diary Podcast - Episode 98 - Galway Canals and The Irish Civil War
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
Customer Reviews
You’re in the hands of expert storytellers
I enjoy listening to the guys recounting stories of Galway from years ago, many of them transcending place, making them universal. My favorite episode might be about when Woolworth’s first came to town. Ronnie’s voice is pure butter for me. Thanks for all the hard work you put in!
This is pure joy
I stumbled on this podcast and it is pure joy. I’m an American who is counting the days until my next visit to Ireland and the West. I love listening to these two friends chat.
Keen american listener
Loving from America! Mr O’ Gorman is a wonderful orator
-Nick G