In this episode, Tom is looking at the history of TB in Galway and Galway man Noel Brown who was a huge part in treating the awful illness.
Ronnie is looking at Mitchell Henry, a slightly naive idealistic man who went to parliament representing Galway, looking to speak on behalf of the Irish Farmer.
Ronnie - A different type of politics was needed
Tom - Merlin Park Hospital
Read more stories from the Galway Diary with Ronnie O'Gorman on The Galway Diary.
Read more stories from the Old Galway with Tom Kenny on The Old Galway.
The Old Galway Diary podcast is available on the Advertiser Podcasts and most recently on the Galway City Museum website on a weekly basis.
It is brought to you by two of Galway’s finest writers and storytellers, Ronnie O’Gorman and Tom Kenny. Elaborating on topics they have covered in the paper in the Galway Diary and Old Galway section, 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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