Irish History in Song Walking Tour
Hear Irelands story through Irish songs while walking through Galway city streets.
We will visit Galway port from where so many desperate Galway and Connemara people were forced to leave and hear songs highlighting this story. Then we will visit Spanish Arch, the wonderful Claddagh fishing community, Eglinton Canal, Carrolls, The Dew Drop, Lynch Castle, St Nicholas Church and taste the terrible reality of Oliver Cromwell. Visit old Market location of WoodQuay, see the Corrib river and 1890s railway bridge. Visit Eyre Square and hear about Dargan, Irelands railway hero. Hear about the cattle horse and hay markets here. Also listen to song telling of the Irish working building American Railways.
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Irish History in Song Walking Tour
What's included in Irish History in Song Walking Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Galway's Latin Quarter
Starting in Galway Port, then Spanish Arch, Eglinton Canal, the Claddagh, Dominick St Lower, Dew Drop Inn, Claddagh Museum, Lynch Castle, Cromwell attacked Nicholas Church, Lynch Wall, Woodquay, Corrib Riveer waterside, Eyre Square.
The Spanish Arch
Spanish Arch was the location of the market where claddagh women sold the days catch. Hear Irish language fishing song. Hear about the claddagh fishermen and galway hooker working boats and the sumptuous norman lifestyle.
Claddagh Arts Centre
Visit the last remaining claddagh cottage and hear Bing Crosby song, Galway Bay featuring Claddagh
Inclusions
- Guide in English - In person
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Time includes walking time between locations.
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Gates to Stephens Green, Top of Grafton St
End Points
- Near Shelbourne Hotel
