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. 

Brendan speaks about the life and work of Ó Conaire, the sculptor, the commissioning and unveiling of the statue, and its impact in Galway.

Brendan McGowan is t the Galway City Museum Education and Outreach Officer. The walkabout was coordinated by John Cunningham for the Galway City Museum in association with the Galway Archaeological and Historical  Society.