Episode 75 - Galway Steamers & Dr Wilde, census and tragedy.
In this episode, Tom is looking at the long history of Steamer ships in Galway Bay . Ronnie is talking about Dr Wilde, father of Oscar, who was a hugely important figure in Irish history but his life was rife with tragedy.
Tom - Steamboats come to Galway
Ronnie - The family secret that Sir William and Lady Wilde hid from society
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