Episode 04 - The burning of the Sinn Fein hall, Tawin national school
In this episode, Tom discusses the burning of the Sinn Fein hall by the Black and Tans 100 years ago. Tom also discusses Augustus John who was in Galway at that time as a guest of Fireball Macnamara. Augustus John has paintings of Galway hanging in the national gallery in London. Ronnie continues his talk about the Irish language school in Tawin. This week he outlines the opposition and objections to its founding.
You can find the articles referenced in this podcast on www.advertiser.ie/galway
- The burning of the Sinn Fein hall, 100 years ago: https://www.advertiser.ie/galway/article/120723/the-burning-of-the-sinn-fin-hall-100-years-ago
- Tawin NS - A symbol of the gathering storm: https://www.advertiser.ie/galway/article/120724/tawin-ns-a-symbol-of-the-gathering-storm
Read more stories from the Galway Diary with Ronnie O'Gorman on: www.advertiser.ie/galway/news/galway-diary
Read more stories from the Old Galway with Tom Kenny on: www.advertiser.ie/galway/news/galway-history
The Old Galway Diary podcast is available on the Advertiser Podcasts and most recently on the Galway City Museum website on a weekly basis.
It is brought to you by two of Galway’s finest writers and storytellers, Ronnie O’Gorman and Tom Kenny. Elaborating on topics they have covered in the paper in the Galway Diary and Old Galway section, and many other aspects of Galway life and history, they bring their inimitable style to allow you relax, listen and enjoy.
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