The Old Galway Diary

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 Ballynah…

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 …

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 prominen…

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 …

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, Minneso…

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 an…

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 Dick…

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 h…

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 Ir…