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The Old Galway Diary

The Advertiser
Galway
Salthill
Famine
Galway Golf Club
University College Galway
Electricity
Irish Language
Kavanagh Brothers
Education
Galway Advertiser
Irish Literature
Newtown Smith
Ireland
St Nicholas' Parochial School
Galway Hospitals
Blakes Castle
Dominican Order
Irish History
Franciscan Order
Competitive Rowing

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... more

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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

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

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.... more

This week on the Podcast this week Dick and Tom are talking about some arial photos of Galway, particularly of Bollingbrook Fort

You can find the articles referenced in this podcast on www.advertiser.ie/galway.If you have a message for Tom or Dick p... more

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Damien Flanagan
Primary mover and contributor to the book discussed
An Garda Síochána / Galway Garda HQ (as referenced)
Episode: The Old Galway Diary Podcast - Episode 250 - An Garda Síochána
Brendan McGowan
Works in the museum at the Spanish Arch, researching a biography of Pádraic Ó Conaire
Galway City Museum
Episode: The Old Galway Diary Podcast - Episode 223 - Pádraic Ó Conaire
Dick Byrne
Guest co-host filling in for Ronnie O'Gorman
Episode: The Old Galway Diary Podcast - Episode 155 - The Dominican Order in Galway

Hosts

Ronnie O'Gorman
Host of The Old Galway Diary; long-time Galway writer and storyteller with deep local knowledge.
Tom Kenny
Co-host and writer; co-creator of the podcast series with Ronnie, known for storytelling about Galway.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 108 ratings
  • Love the podcast

    Very interesting topics nicely presented 👍❤️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    anniel54
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Memory lane

    Love hearing these stories, brings back so many lovely memories.

    John Whelan

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Putter 9
    Canada3 years ago
  • Great!

    I love this podcast! It’s great learning more about the history Galway.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Emmyptichka
    United States3 years ago
  • Staying Connected

    What a wonderful way to stay in touch with my Galway roots. Can’t wait to get back “home.” Thanks for your great work.

    Slan from Pittsburgh

    Mark Connolly

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Romuc Roots
    United States3 years ago
  • From Galway Mervue here living in N.H. U.S. Great to hear familiar accents brilliant

    Audible
    5
    alyssa van dine
    United States3 years ago

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- The storytelling style is described as engaging andnostalgic, with strong local flavor.
- Audiences cite high production value and high entertainment/educational balance.
- Listeners praise the hosts' intimate knowledge of Galway's history and its social fabric.
- Fans appreciate the sense of community and personal recollections that connect past and present.

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What is The Old Galway Diary about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Two Galway-based writers share richly textured histories and personal memories of Galway, weaving archival detail with intimate anecdotes about places, institutions, and local life. Across episodes, listeners hear long-form storytelling about schools, political history, cultural groups, and beloved city landmarks, all anchored by a conversational, warm rapport between the two hosts. The show stands out for its deep local knowledge, archival context, and nostalgic yet informative tone that makes Galway's past feel both tangible and alive. It's likely to appeal to history buffs, local expatriates, and anyone curious about the social fabric of a specific Irish city, with occasional invitations to explore reunions, exhibitions, and community ev... more

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