HerGalway Walking Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

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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.

Additional Info

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.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Fáilte Ireland Regional Guide with over 11 years experience and a BA (Hons) in Heritage Studies.

Entrance fee to Nora Barnacle's House.

What To Expect

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 • Admission Not Applicable

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 • Admission Not Applicable

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