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Writer Pat O'Shea was born in Bohermore on January 22, 1931. Among her many novels and plays she is best remembered for her book The Hounds of the Morrigan, inspired by her native Galway.
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This weeks episode of The Galway Advertiser Podcast we are previewing the May 1st edition of the paper.
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This week on the Podcast this week Tom and Dick are talking about Grealish's Saddlery 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 oldgalwaydiary@advertiser.ie
On the podcast this week, Tom and Dick talk about the Kavanagh brothers, known to generations of Galwegians as the go-to family for all things electrical. 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 oldgalwaydiary@advertiser.ie
This week on the Podcast this week Tom and Dick are talking about the history of Cúirt festival. 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 oldgalwaydiary@advertiser.ie
In the latest episode of the Galway Advertiser Podcast we preview the next edition of the Galway Advertiser and hear from senior journalist Maxim Kelly about his feature article this week. If anyone has any questions or suggestions please email us on bogorman@advertiser.ie
This week on the Podcast this week Tom and Dick are talking about Lord Haw-Haw 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 oldgalwaydiary@advertiser.ie
This week on the Podcast this week Tom and Dick are talking about Clare Sheridan 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 oldgalwaydiary@advertiser.ie
In the pilot episode of the Galway Advertiser Podcast we explain what we hope the podcast will become over the next few months. If anyone has any questions or suggestions please email us on bogorman@advertiser.ie
This week on the Podcast this week Tom and Dick are talking about Rowing on the Corrib. 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 oldgalwaydiary@advertiser.ie
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This week on the podcast, Tom Kenny and Dick Byrne talk about the history of turf in Galway, including how it was harvested, and the markets where it was bought and sold.
This week on the Podcast this week Tom and Dick are talking about the Corrib Fisheries Association 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 oldgalwaydiary@advertiser.ie
This week on the Podcast this week Tom and Dick are talking about the Renmore Barracks and the IRA. 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 oldgalwaydiary@advertiser.ie
This week on the Podcast this week Tom and Dick are talking about the history of Grattan Road 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 oldgalwaydiary@advertiser.ie
This week on the Podcast this week Tom is talking about Connacht Laundry. Dick is out of power due to the storm but will be back next week. 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 oldgalwaydiary@advertiser.ie
This week on the Podcast Dick and Tom are looking at the history of the Eglinton Canal, and the lock keepers who looked after the lock at Parkaveara. 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 oldgalwaydiary@advertiser.ie
This week on the Podcast this week Dick and Tom are looking at the time the Pope came to Galway 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 oldgalwaydiary@advertiser.ie
This week on the Podcast this week Dick and Tom are looking at the history of the Colonial Buildings on Eglinton Street, where Brown Thomas is now. 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 oldgalwaydiary@advertiser.ie
This week on the Podcast this week Dick and Tom are looking at the history of Tigh Neachtains in Galway. 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 oldgalwaydiary@advertiser.ie
This week on the Podcast this week Dick and Tom are looking at the orginal Galway Christmas markets 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 oldgalwaydiary@advertiser.ie
This week on the Podcast this week Dick and Tom are looking at when an internment camp was set up in Woodquay during the Irish revolutionary war. 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 oldgalwaydiary@advertiser.ie
This week on the Podcast this week Dick and Tom are looking at when electricity came to Galway. 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 oldgalwaydiary@advertiser.ie
This week on the Podcast this week Dick and Tom are looking at election posters from the past. 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 oldgalwaydiary@advertiser.ie
This week on the Podcast this week Dick and Tom are talking about the Galway Legend Jimmy Cranny who is 40 years dead this week. 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 oldgalwaydiary@advertiser.ie
This week on the Podcast this week Dick and Tom are talking about the history of the University of Galway 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 oldgalwaydiary@advertiser.ie
This week on the Podcast this week Dick and Tom are talking about the history of the Franciscan order in Galway 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 oldgalwaydiary@advertiser.ie
This week on the Podcast this week Dick and Tom are talking about the history of The Claddagh 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 oldgalwaydiary@advertiser.ie
This week on the Podcast this week Dick and Tom are talking about the history of the many fairs in Galway. 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 oldgalwaydiary@advertiser.ie
This week on the Podcast this week Dick and Tom are talking about the history of the Jes Rowing Club 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 oldgalwaydiary@advertiser.ie
In this episode Cian and Colm look ahead to Galway's National Football League clash with Offaly on Sunday But the also look back on NUIG's triumph in the Sigerson Cup this week beating UL in the final. Cian catches up with NUIG selector Paddy Moran to talk about the final and all the work that has been done over the past number of years in the college on the football front. The lads also look back on NUIG's win in the Fitzgibbon Cup semi-final over near neighbours GMIT - an epic encounter that Cian was at on Wednesday afternoon.
In this episode the lads talk about Galway's trip to Limerick in the National Hurling League on Saturday night. They look at the progress of the third level sides from Galway in both Fitzgibbon and Sigerson Cups. They also talk Galway football and Colleges football on this weekend. In the new club focus slot, Cian speaks to Dave Henry from St James on the new book on the history of the club he is writing.
It was a busy weekend of action on the GAA Scene In the latest episode Cian and Colm look back on All Ireland junior glory for Kilmeena, they also talk about Mayo's win over Monaghan and Galway's victory over Down in the National Football League The lads also talk about Galway's opening day hurling league win over Offaly and here from Henry Shefflin.
In the latest episode the lads look ahead to the Galway footballers trip to Down, the hurlers league opener against Offaly and catch up with Galway GAA Chairperson, Paul Bellew
In this week's episode Salthill Devon midfielder Timmy Molloy talks about returning to his home club following a productive stint in the SSE Airtricity League with UCD and Galway United. Mark Herrick reflects on his career with Galway United and Cork City, while also talking about Headrite Sports, a company focused on player welfare and skill improvement when heading footballs. There is also a comprehensive round-up of national underage league and Galway FA premier division action.
In this episode, Ronnie briefly returns to Augustus John who came up last week. Tom discusses a photo of William street from 1904 and the old trams that used to connect Galway city to Salthill. Ronnie talks about Twain Island by way of Éamon de Valera and the letter he wrote his young wife while spending time on the island. You can find the articles referenced in this podcast on www.advertiser.ie/galway
In this episode, Tom discusses the burning of the Sinn Fein hall by the Black and Tans 100 years ago, also discusses Augustus John who was in Galway around then, a guest of Fireball Macnamara. John has paintings of Galway handing in the national gallery in London. Ronnie is still talking about the Irish language school in Twain. This time looking at the opposition and objections to its founding. You can find the articles referenced in this podcast on www.advertiser.ie/galway - The burning of the Sinn Fein hall, 100 years ago: https://www.advertiser.ie/galway/article/120723/the-burning-of-the-sinn-fin-hall-100-years-ago - Tawin NS - A symbol of the gathering storm: https://www.advertiser.ie/galway/article/120724/tawin-ns-a-symbol-of-the-gathering-storm Read more stories on: - The Galway Diary with Ronnie O'Gorman: www.advertiser.ie/galway/news/galway-diary#3 - Old Galway with Tom Kenny: www.advertiser.ie/galway/news/galway-history#2