Galway History in Song Walking Tour

Galway, Ireland

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1 Hours 40 Minutes

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Offered in: English

Overview

Hear Irelands story through Irish songs while walking through Galway city streets.

We will visit Galway port from where so many desperate Galway and Connemara people were forced to leave and hear songs highlighting this story. Then we will visit Spanish Arch, the wonderful Claddagh fishing community, Eglinton Canal, Carrolls, The Dew Drop, Lynch Castle, St Nicholas Church and taste the terrible reality of Oliver Cromwell. Visit old Market location of WoodQuay, see the Corrib river and 1890s railway bridge. Visit Eyre Square and hear about Dargan, Irelands railway hero. Hear about the cattle horse and hay markets here. Also listen to song telling of the Irish working building American Railways.

What's Included

Guide in English - In person

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Facing Hardimans Hotel

What To Expect

Galway's Latin Quarter

Starting in Galway Port, then Spanish Arch, Eglinton Canal, the Claddagh, Dominick St Lower, Dew Drop Inn, Claddagh Museum, Lynch Castle, Cromwell attacked Nicholas Church, Lynch Wall, Woodquay, Corrib Riveer waterside, Eyre Square.

10 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Spanish Arch

Spanish Arch was the location of the market where claddagh women sold the days catch. Hear Irish language fishing song. Hear about the claddagh fishermen and galway hooker working boats and the sumptuous norman lifestyle.

10 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Claddagh Arts Centre

Visit the last remaining claddagh cottage and hear Bing Crosby song, Galway Bay featuring Claddagh

10 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Carroll's on Dominick Street

Carrolls pub, one of many 19th century buildings using Galway limestone.

10 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Dew Drop Inn

Hear about 18th century Galway whiskey Persse and local brewing history. Hear local drinking ballad.

10 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Lynch's Castle

Hear more Medieval history with song featuring non Norman native Irish chiefs.

10 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Saint Nicholas' Collegiate Church

Hear of Columbus and Cromwell, and more importantly life of native Irish during these times. Hear Irish language song about the loss of native Irish woodland during the 14th-17th centurioes.

10 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free

19th century location of market sellers hawking potatoes, eggs, fish. Hear song 30 foot trailor bemoaning the loss of old traditions and irish customary ways.

10 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Eyre Square

Hear some history of railways in ireland, the galway train station used to open directly into the Hardiman hotel. Hear about the different markets where cattle, horses, hay and much more were bought and sold here.

20 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Time includes walking time between locations.

Operated by Oisin Costello

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

Product code: 185620P1