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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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  • S1 · E261
    Wednesday · 13 min

    The Old Galway Diary Podcast - Episode 261 - De Burgo's Mansion

    This week on the Podcast this week Dick and Tom are talking about De Burgo's Mansion 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

  • S1 · E260
    August 18 · 16 min

    The Old Galway Diary Podcast - Episode 260 - Galway Court House

    This week on the Podcast this week Dick and Tom are talking about the history of the court house 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

  • S1 · E259
    August 12 · 18 min

    The Old Galway Diary Podcast - Episode 259 - Macnas

    This week on the Podcast this week Dick and Tom are talking about the history of Macnas art collective 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

  • S1 · E256
    July 15 · 16 min

    The Old Galway Diary Podcast - Episode 256 - Lower Salthill

    This week on the Podcast this week Dick and Tom are talking about lower Salthill. 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

  • S1 · E255
    July 8 · 13 min

    The Old Galway Diary Podcast - Episode 255 - Hurling

    This week on the Podcast this week Dick and Tom are talking about Hurling 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

  • S1 · E254
    July 1 · 25 min

    The Old Galway Diary Podcast - Episode 254 - Our Ladys Boys Club

    This week on the Podcast this week Dick and Tom are talking about Our Lady Boys 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

  • S1 · E251
    June 10 · 19 min

    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 www.advertiser.ie/galway.If you have a message for Tom or Dick please email us at oldgalwaydiary@advertiser.ie

  • S1 · E250
    June 3 · 16 min

    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 by Damien Flanagan and Maire Mannion 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

  • S1 · E249
    May 27 · 13 min

    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 0866097970. The reunion will take place June 5th 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

  • S1 · E248
    May 20 · 16 min

    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 this podcast on www.advertiser.ie/galway.If you have a message for Tom or Dick please email us at oldgalwaydiary@advertiser.ie

  • S1 · E247
    May 13 · 18 min

    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 Society 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

  • S1 · E246
    May 6 · 17 min

    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 Bay 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

  • S1 · E245
    April 29 · 17 min

    The Old Galway Diary Podcast - Episode 245 - Fairgreen

    This week on the Podcast this week Tom and Dick are talking about Fairgreen 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

  • S1 · E244
    April 22 · 14 min

    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 you have a message for Tom or Dick please email us at oldgalwaydiary@advertiser.ie

  • S1 · E243
    April 15 · 11 min

    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 team 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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