The Old Galway Diary
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.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 21 minutes
- Episodes
- 224
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
The Old Galway Diary Podcast - Episode 164 - Blakes Castle
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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The Old Galway Diary Podcast - Episode 163 - Swimming in Salthill
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
You can find the articles ref…
The Old Galway Diary Podcast - Episode 162 - UCG Student Protests
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…
The Old Galway Diary Podcast - Episode 161 - UCG memories
This week on the Podcast this week Dick and Tom are talking about their memories of UCG.
You can find the articles referenced in this podcast on www.advertiser.ie/galway.If you have a message for Tom …
The Old Galway Diary Podcast - Episode 160 - Shop Street
This week on the Podcast Dick and Tom are talking about Shop 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 …
The Old Galway Diary Podcast - Episode 159 - O’Máille’s
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 …
The Old Galway Diary Podcast - Episode 158 - Galway Fortifications
This week on the Podcast Dick and Tom are talking about the Galway fortifications and battlements and their history.
You can find the articles referenced in this podcast on www.advertiser.ie/galway.If…
The Old Galway Diary Podcast - Episode 157 - Cyril Mahoney
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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The Old Galway Diary Podcast - Episode 156 - The Dominican Nuns is Galway
This week on the Podcast Dick and Tom are talking again about the Dominican Order in Galway but this time about the nuns.
You can find the articles referenced in this podcast on www.advertiser.ie/galw…
The Old Galway Diary Podcast - Episode 155 - The Dominican Order in Galway
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.
You can find the articles referenced in th…
The Old Galway Diary Podcast - Episode 154 - Cunnninghams Butcher Shop
In this episode, Tom is about the history of The Cunninghams Butcher shop on shop street.
You can find the articles referenced in this podcast on www.advertiser.ie/galway.If you have a message for Tom…
The Old Galway Diary Podcast - Episode 153 - The Atlanta Hotel
In this episode, Tom is about the history of The Atlanta hotel
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 …
The Old Galway Diary Podcast - Episode 152 - Galway Train Station
In this episode, Tom is about the history of Galway Rail Station
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 u…
The Old Galway Diary Podcast - Episode 151 - Opera in Galway
In this episode, Tom is about the history of The Patrician Musical Society
You can find the articles referenced in this podcast on www.advertiser.ie/galway.If you have a message for Tom or Ronnie ple…
The Old Galway Diary Podcast - Episode 150 - Galway Trams
In this episode, Tom is about the history of the tram lines in Galway.
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You can find the articles referenced in this podcast on www.advertiser.ie/galway.If you have a message f…
The Old Galway Diary Podcast - Episode 149 - Salthill Church
In this episode, Tom is about the history of Salthill Church.
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 a…
The Old Galway Diary Podcast - Episode 148 - King of Claddagh
In this episode, Tom is talking the tradition of the Mayor or King of Claddadgh.
You can find the articles referenced in this podcast on www.advertiser.ie/galway.If you have a message for Tom or Ronni…
The Old Galway Diary Podcast - Episode 147 - Martin 'Mate' Lydon
In this episode, Tom is talking the great Mate Lydon. Galway character and salmon snatcher.
You can find the articles referenced in this podcast on www.advertiser.ie/galway.If you have a message for T…
The Old Galway Diary Podcast - Episode 146 - O'Flahertys Garage
In this episode, Tom is talking about O'Flahertys garage in Lower Salthill.
You can find the articles referenced in this podcast on www.advertiser.ie/galway.If you have a message for Tom or Ronnie pl…
The Old Galway Diary Podcast - Episode 145 - Charles Bianconi
In this episode, Tom is talking about the Charles Biancno, the man who brought public transport to Ireland.
You can find the articles referenced in this podcast on www.advertiser.ie/galway.If you have…