- Galway’s Latin Quarter - Begin at Galway Port, then proceed to Spanish Arch, Eglinton Canal, the Claddagh, Dominick St Lower, Dew Drop Inn, Claddagh Museum, Lynch Castle, the site where Cromwell attacked Nicholas Church, Lynch Wall, Woodquay, the Corrib River waterside, and finally Eyre Square.
- The Spanish Arch - This was the market spot where Claddagh women sold their daily catch. Listen to an Irish fishing song and learn about the Claddagh fishermen, Galway hooker working boats, and the lavish Norman lifestyle.
- Claddagh Arts Centre - Visit the last standing Claddagh cottage and enjoy Bing Crosby’s song, Galway Bay, which features the Claddagh.
- Carroll’s on Dominick Street - Carroll’s pub is one of many 19th-century buildings constructed with Galway limestone.
- The Dew Drop Inn - Discover the history of 18th-century Galway whiskey Persse and local brewing traditions. Enjoy a local drinking ballad.
- Lynch’s Castle - Learn more about Medieval history with a song featuring non-Norman native Irish chiefs.
- Saint Nicholas’ Collegiate Church - Hear stories of Columbus and Cromwell, and more importantly, the life of native Irish during these times. Listen to an Irish song about the loss of native Irish woodlands from the 14th to 17th centuries.
- Woodquay - A 19th-century market location where sellers hawked potatoes, eggs, and fish. Listen to the song “30 Foot Trailer” lamenting the loss of old traditions and Irish customs.
- Eyre Square - Learn about the history of railways in Ireland, including how the Galway train station used to open directly into the Hardiman Hotel. Hear about the various markets where cattle, horses, hay, and more were traded here.
- Guide in English
- In person
Experience Ireland’s history through its songs as you stroll through the streets of Galway city.
We’ll start at Galway port, a poignant site where many desperate people from Galway and Connemara were forced to emigrate. Here, you’ll hear songs that tell their stories. Next, we’ll visit the Spanish Arch, the charming Claddagh fishing community, Eglinton Canal, Carroll’s, The Dew Drop, Lynch’s Castle, and St. Nicholas Church, where you’ll get a taste of the harsh reality brought by Oliver Cromwell. We’ll also explore the old Market location at Woodquay, view the Corrib River and the 1890s railway bridge. Our journey continues to Eyre Square, where you’ll learn about Dargan, Ireland’s railway hero, and hear about the cattle, horse, and hay markets that once thrived here. Additionally, you’ll listen to songs recounting the tales of Irish workers who helped build American railways.
- Time includes walking time between locations.
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