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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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S1E251 The Old Galway Diary Podcast - Episode 251 - The Hangar Ballroom
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…
S1E250 The Old Galway Diary Podcast - Episode 250 - An Garda Síochána
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…
S1E249 The Old Galway Diary Podcast - Episode 249 - The Bish
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…
S1E248 The Old Galway Diary Podcast - Episode 248 - Bye elections of the past
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…
S1E247 The Old Galway Diary Podcast - Episode 247 - Patrician Musical Society
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…
S1E246 The Old Galway Diary Podcast - Episode 246 - Arthur Colahan
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…
S1E245 The Old Galway Diary Podcast - Episode 245 - Fairgreen
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…
S1E244 The Old Galway Diary Podcast - Episode 244 - Galway Docks Changes
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…
S1E243 The Old Galway Diary Podcast - Episode 243 - The Galway Dockers
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…
S1E242 The Old Galway Diary Podcast - Episode 242 - Renmore Guild of Irish Country Women's Association
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…
S1E241 The Old Galway Diary Podcast - Episode 241 - Old Galway Diary Live from Kennys
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…
The Old Galway Diary Podcast - Episode 240 - Galway from the air.
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…
S1E239 The Old Galway Diary Podcast - Episode 239 - Fallers Jewellers
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…
S1E238 The Old Galway Diary Podcast - Episode 238 - Gentian Hill
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…
S1E237 The Old Galway Diary Podcast - Episode 237 - Galway Marching Band
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…
S1E236 The Old Galway Diary Podcast - Episode 236 - Galway Textile Printers
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…
S1E235 The Old Galway Diary Podcast - Episode 235 - Kinghts of Malta
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…
S1E234 The Old Galway Diary Podcast - Episode 234 - Liam Mellows Hurling
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…
S1E233 The Old Galway Diary Podcast - Episode 233 - Michael J Hurley
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…
S1E232 The Old Galway Diary Podcast - Episode 232 - The Sportsground
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…
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