Galway Theatre Histories Tour

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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Chapters

• 0:00 Introduction - John Cunningham
• 0:50 Druid and Tom Murphy- Jonathan Hannon
• 14:00 The Racquet Court Theatre and the Mackens - Mary Cunningham
• 24:58 An Taibhdhearc - Jeanine Woods
• 34:00 Macnas - Gary McMahon
• 44:37 Punchbag and Patricia Burke Brogan - Lorraine Grimes
• 48:15 Kirwan's Lane Theatre - Brendan O'Mahony
• 1:00:31 Na Fánaithe - Aodh Ó Coileáin
• 1:11:22 The New Theatre, 1830s-1860s - John Cunningham
• 1:18:56 An encounter by the river - Adrian Patterson