Explore the streets of Galway city while discovering the stories of some remarkable women who shaped Galway, Ireland, and the world on Galway's ORIGINAL and ONLY women's history walking tour.
Highlights
From 1 hour and 30 minutes to 1 hour and 45 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 1 hour and 30 minutes to 1 hour and 45 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Fáilte Ireland Regional Guide with over 10 years of experience and an MA in Irish Studies.
Entrance fee to Nora Barnacle's House.
Meeting Points
Departure
In Memory Of The Magdalene Women
Walk up Forster Street until you come to the Driver Theory Test Centre on the left-hand-side. Directly infront of the DTTC is the Final Journey Statue. It's a limestone statue of a woman. Please be at the meeting point 15 minutes before the start of the tour so we can start on time.
Return
Spanish Arch
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Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Explore the streets of Galway city while discovering the stories of some remarkable women who shaped Galway, Ireland, and the world on Galway's ORIGINAL and ONLY women's history walking tour.
Highlights
From 1 hour and 30 minutes to 1 hour and 45 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 1 hour and 30 minutes to 1 hour and 45 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Fáilte Ireland Regional Guide with over 10 years of experience and an MA in Irish Studies.
Entrance fee to Nora Barnacle's House.
Meeting Points
Departure
In Memory Of The Magdalene Women
Walk up Forster Street until you come to the Driver Theory Test Centre on the left-hand-side. Directly infront of the DTTC is the Final Journey Statue. It's a limestone statue of a woman. Please be at the meeting point 15 minutes before the start of the tour so we can start on time.
Return
Spanish Arch
Need Help?
Itinerary
1
Final Journey - Magdalen Women Memorial
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.
15 minutes
2
William Street
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.
10 minutes
3
Newtownsmith
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.
10 minutes
4
Nora Barnacle House Museum
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.
10 minutes
5
Galway Arts Centre
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.
10 minutes
6
Galway City Museum
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.
10 minutes
7
Galway Docks
Learn about Kathleen Curran, who worked for the Galway Habour Commissioners and was acting harbour master between 1951 and 1953.
