- Final Journey - Magdalen Women Memorial - The Final Journey Statue on Forster Street is in memory of all the women who suffered in Magdalen Laundries from 1922 to 1996. Hear Lily McAllister’s story and her experience of being in the laundry.
- William Street - Visit the site of Taaffe’s woollen shop. Learn about Úna Taaffe, a Galway socialite and entrepreneur. She took over her family’s woollen shop and turned it into a successful business.
- Newtownsmith - Visit the site of the Galway Electric Light Company and learn about Alice Perry, the first woman in Ireland and Britain to graduate with an engineering degree in 1906.
- Nora Barnacle House Museum - Nora Barnacle is considered the original Galway girl. She was James Joyce’s wife and muse. Hear about her life in Galway and how she met one of Ireland’s well-known writers James Joyce. The museum is open during the summer months and a donation of €5 is advised.
- Galway Arts Centre - The Galway Arts Centre was once the town house of the Persse Family. The most famous member of the Persse family was Isabella Augusta Persse, or more well-known as Lady Augusta Gregory. Lady Augusta Gregory was a playwright, co-founder of the Abbey Theatre and member of the Literary Revival Movement.
- The Spanish Arch - Learn about Kathleen Curran, who worked for the Galway Habour Commissioner and was temporarily harbour master between 1951 and 1953.
- Galway City Museum - See the bottle cap from a petrol bottle that was used to burn down the house of Peg Broderick Nicholson during the War of Independence. Learn about Peg’s activities during this time.
- Fáilte Ireland Regional Guide
Hear the stories of some remarkable women associated with Galway City with experienced regional guide and member of Approved Tourist Guides of Ireland, Marteen Lane.
Some Women Featured:
Lily McAllister
Alice Perry
Nora Barnacle
Lady Gregory
Kathleen Curran
Women’s history has really come to the fore in the last few years. You won’t find out about these women from a guide book. It’s the unheard of stories that are fascinating. The women featured will change from tour to tour.
Tour takes place at 12pm Irish Time, meeting at the Browne Doorway in Eyre Square. Booking in advance is essential. Please note that the tour runs in all weather unless there’s a severe weather warning. Please dress appropriately.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
