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HerGalway Walking Tour

By Marteen Lane - Tour Guide & Cultural Heritage Writer
10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is $29 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 45m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
Overview

Hear the stories of some remarkable women associated with Galway City with experienced regional guide and member of Approved Tourist Guides of Ireland, Marteen Lane.

Some Women Featured:

Lily McAllister
Alice Perry
Nora Barnacle
Lady Gregory
Kathleen Curran

Women's history has really come to the fore in the last few years. You won't find out about these women from a guide book. It's the unheard of stories that are fascinating. The women featured will change from tour to tour.

Tour takes place at 11am Irish Time, meeting at the Browne Doorway in Eyre Square. Booking in advance is essential. Please note that the tour runs in all weather unless there's a severe weather warning. Please dress appropriately.

Activity location

  • Final Journey - Magdalen Women Memorial
    • Forster Street
    • Galway, Ireland

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • The Browne Doorway
    • Eyre Square
    • Galway, County Galway, Ireland

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HerGalway Walking Tour
  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 45 minutes1h 45m
    1h 45m
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 11:00am
Price details
$23.04 x 1 Adult$23.04
Paid at activity$5.76
Total
Price is $28.80
Until Thu, Nov 6

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Fáilte Ireland Regional Guide with over 11 years experience and a BA (Hons) in Heritage Studies.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Entrance fee to Nora Barnacle's House.

Know before you book

  • 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.

Activity itinerary

Final Journey - Magdalen Women Memorial
  • 15m
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.
William Street
  • 10m
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.
Newtownsmith
  • 10m
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.
Nora Barnacle House Museum
  • 10m
  • Admission ticket not included
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.
Galway Arts Centre
  • 10m
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.
Galway City Museum
  • 10m
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.
Galway Docks
  • 10m
Learn about Kathleen Curran, who worked for the Galway Habour Commissioners and was acting harbour master between 1951 and 1953.

Location

Activity location

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    Final Journey - Magdalen Women Memorial
    • Forster Street
    • Galway, Ireland

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    The Browne Doorway
    • Eyre Square
    • Galway, County Galway, Ireland

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