Recording Galway
Slice of life stories from Galway, a city on the Atlantic coast of Ireland.
Recording Galway
Latest Episodes
The Million-Hats-A-Year Factory
This documentary was broadcast on Galway Bay FM on March 29, 2024The title is taken from a headline in the Irish Press announcing the opening of a hat factory in Galway in 1938. Established by Jewish refugees Les Modes Modernes
Brendan McGowan on the Pádraic Ó Conaire statue for 'Those We Remember' historical walkabout (Culture Night 2025)
This short talk by Brendan McGowan is one of eight talks delivered on a walk through Galway on Culture Night, 19 September 2025. The focus was on the individuals remembered in statues and public spaces around the city centre. Brenda...
Brendan O'Mahony on Wolfe Tone Bridge for 'Those We Remember' historical walkabout (Culture Night 2025)
This short talk by Brendan O'Mahony is one of eight delivered on a walk through Galway on Culture Night, 19 September 2025. The focus was on the individuals remembered in statues and public spaces around the city centre. Brendan tal...
Gary McMahon on John F. Kennedy Park and bust for 'Those We Remember' historical walkabout (Culture Night 2025)
This short talk by Gary McMahon is one of eight delivered on a walk through Galway on Culture Night, 19 September 2025. The focus was on the individuals remembered in statues and public spaces around the city centre. Gary McMahon ta...
Mary Cunningham on the Fr.Tom Burke statue for 'Those We Remember' historical walkabout (Culture Night 2025)
This short talk by Mary Cunningham is one of eight talks delivered on a walk through Galway on Culture Night, 19 September 2025. The focus was on the individuals remembered in statues and public spaces around the city centre. The su...
