Recording Galway

Galway Theatre Histories Tour

January 29, 2024 Mary Cunningham
Recording Galway
Galway Theatre Histories Tour
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This is a recording of a walking tour through the streets of Galway focusing on aspects of the history of theatre in the city. It was recorded live on 19 October 2023. There are nine speakers introduced by  John Cunningham, each of whom share interesting stories on their specific topics at significant sites. 
Click on chapters above to access individual contributions. 

 The tour was curated by Dr John Cunningham and Dr Sarah-Anne Buckley of the University of Galway History Department in association with Galway City Museum. 

Produced by Mary Cunningham,

Photo:  Richard Peyton Headshots | Street | Event Photography 
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Music : 'Fine Dining' by Track Tribe
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Introduction - John Cunningham
Druid and Tom Murphy- Jonathan Hannon
The Racquet Court Theatre and the Mackens - Mary Cunningham
An Taibhdhearc - Jeanine Woods
Macnas - Gary McMahon
Punchbag and Patricia Burke Brogan - Lorraine Grimes
Kirwan's Lane Theatre - Brendan O'Mahony
Na Fánaithe - Aodh Ó Coileáin
The New Theatre, 1830s-1860s - John Cunningham
An encounter by the river - Adrian Patterson