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.
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 that the Galway Christmas Market is running from 8 November 2024 to 5 January 2025. It might be difficult to find the Browne Doorway during this time with the Christmas stalls set up. Look for the large beer tent in Eyre Square. The doorway is to the left of the beer tent.. 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.
It's a free-standing stone Doorway with perspex glass surrounding it on the northside of Eyre Square. Please be at the meeting point 15 minutes before the start of the tour so we can start on time.