• Final Journey - Magdalen Women Memorial - The Final Journey Statue on Forster Street commemorates the women who endured hardships in Magdalen Laundries from 1922 to 1996. Discover Lily McAllister’s story and her experiences in the laundry.
• William Street - Explore the location of Taaffe’s woollen shop and learn about Úna Taaffe, a prominent Galway socialite and businesswoman. She inherited her family’s woollen shop and transformed it into a thriving enterprise.
• Newtownsmith - Visit the site of the Galway Electric Light Company and discover the achievements of Alice Perry, the first woman in Ireland and Britain to earn an engineering degree in 1906.
• Nora Barnacle House Museum - Nora Barnacle is celebrated as the original Galway girl. She was the wife and muse of James Joyce. Learn about her life in Galway and her meeting with one of Ireland’s renowned writers, James Joyce. The museum welcomes visitors during the summer months, with a suggested donation of €5.
• Galway Arts Centre - Formerly the townhouse of the Persse Family, the Galway Arts Centre is linked to Isabella Augusta Persse, better known as Lady Augusta Gregory. She was a playwright, co-founder of the Abbey Theatre, and a key figure in the Literary Revival Movement.
• Galway City Museum - View the bottle cap from a petrol bottle used to set fire to Peg Broderick Nicholson’s house during the War of Independence. Learn about Peg’s involvement during this period.
• Galway Docks - Discover the story of Kathleen Curran, who worked for the Galway Harbour Commissioners and served as acting harbour master from 1951 to 1953.

• Fáilte Ireland Regional Guide
• 11 years experience
• BA (Hons) in Heritage Studies

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.

• 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.

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