In this episode, Tom discusses ‘The Pools’ in Salthill and attempts to restore them to their former glory, while Ronnie describes the role played by Sir Roger Casement in securing an Irish speaking teacher for the school in Tawin, Co. Galway.
You can find the articles referenced in this podcast on www.advertiser.ie/galway:
- The 'Pools' in Salthill: https://www.advertiser.ie/galway/article/120486/the-pools-in-salthill
- ‘Poor, brave, fighting little Tawin’ - wins major language battle: https://www.advertiser.ie/galway/article/120487/poor-brave-fighting-little-tawin-wins-major-language-battle
Read more stories on:
- The Galway Diary with Ronnie O'Gorman: https://www.advertiser.ie/galway/news/galway-diary
- Old Galway with Tom Kenny: https://www.advertiser.ie/galway/news/galway-history
Read more stories from the Galway Diary with Ronnie O'Gorman on: www.advertiser.ie/galway/news/galway-diary
Read more stories from the Old Galway with Tom Kenny on: www.advertiser.ie/galway/news/galway-history
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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