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Irish History in Song Walking Tour
Dublin, Ireland, Europe
$30.38
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Overview
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.
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
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 1 hour 40 minutes
- Guide in English - In person
Meeting point
Gates to Stephens Green, Top of Grafton St
Return details
Near Shelbourne Hotel
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Galway's Latin QuarterStarting 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.
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The Spanish ArchSpanish 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.
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Claddagh Arts CentreVisit the last remaining claddagh cottage and hear Bing Crosby song, Galway Bay featuring Claddagh
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Carroll's on Dominick StreetCarrolls pub, one of many 19th century buildings using Galway limestone.
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The Dew Drop InnHear about 18th century Galway whiskey Persse and local brewing history. Hear local drinking ballad.
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Lynch's CastleHear more Medieval history with song featuring non Norman native Irish chiefs.
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Saint Nicholas' Collegiate ChurchHear of Columbus and Cromwell, and more importantly life of native Irish during these times. Hear Irish language song about the loss of native Irish woodland during the 14th-17th centurioes.
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19th century location of market sellers hawking potatoes, eggs, fish. Hear song 30 foot trailor bemoaning the loss of old traditions and irish customary ways.
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Eyre SquareHear some history of railways in ireland, the galway train station used to open directly into the Hardiman hotel. Hear about the different markets where cattle, horses, hay and much more were bought and sold here.
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Irish History in Song Walking Tour
Dublin, Ireland, Europe
$30.38
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!