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. Leaving women’s stories out of history is only sharing half the story.
Meet your guide at the Final Journey Statue on Forster Street and start your guided walking tour. Learn about the amazing women who shaped Galway, Ireland, and the world.
Discover the story of Lily McAllister who escaped from the Magdelene Laundry in Galway city as you see the Final Journey Statue. Learn about Una Taaffe’s contribution to business life in Galway while standing outside the wool shop she ran.
Head to the former site of the Galway Electric Light Company to hear about Alice Perry smashing the glass ceiling for women when she became the first woman to graduate with an engineering degree in Ireland and Britain in 1906. Discover how Nora Barnacle, the original Galway girl, became James Joyce’s muse at the Nora Barnacle House Museum (own expense).
Learn about Peg Broderick Nicholson’s experience of fighting for Irish freedom at the Galway City Museum. Finish the tour at Galway harbour and hear about Kathleen Curran, who was harbour master for Galway Harbour Commissioners, albeit temporarily.
Please note that the tour route and the women featured may change each tour.
Tour takes place at 11am Irish Time, meeting at the Final Journey Statue on Forster Street. Booking in advance is essential through Viator, and booking fees are included.
Private tours available upon request.
Please note, the 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 group’s safety, and an alternative date or a full refund will be provided.
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