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HerGalway Walking Tour

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Overview

Explore the streets of Galway city while discovering the stories of some remarkable women who shaped Galway, Ireland, and the world on Galway's ORIGINAL and ONLY women's history walking tour.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Walk up Forster passing by An Púcán Pub on the left-hand side. Continue walking until you get to the Turkish Barbers on the left-hand side and the statue is in front of it. Please be at the meeting point 15 minutes before the tour so we can start on time.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. 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.

Duration: 15 mins

2. 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.

Duration: 10 mins

3. 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.

Duration: 10 mins

4. 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.

Duration: 10 mins

5. 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.

Duration: 10 mins

6. 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.

Duration: 10 mins

7. Galway Docks

Learn about Kathleen Curran, who worked for the Galway Habour Commissioners and was acting harbour master between 1951 and 1953.

Duration: 10 mins

Inclusion

Fáilte Ireland Regional Guide with over 10 years of experience and an MA in Irish Studies.

Exclusion

Entrance fees

Cancellation Policy

Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Please note, tour runs in all weather, unless there's a severe weather warning. Please dress accordingly. In the event of a severe weather warning the tour will be cancelled for the safety of the group, and an alternative date or a full refund will be given.

Supplied by Marteen Lane - Tour Guide & Cultural Heritage Writer