The Official Student Racenight - Galway Sportsgrounds - February 13th
The Official Student Racenight - Galway Sportsgrounds - February 13th
Mon, Feb 13, 6:30 PM
Galway Greyhound Stadium • Galway
€6.34 - €22.42
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Galway’s Water Related Industrial Heritage
This event is an opportunity to learn about Galway City's 1000-year history of canal building, milling, and water-powered businesses.
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58 Sráid Dhoiminic Íochtarach 58 Sráid Dhoiminic Íochtarach H91 T2P3 Gaillimh Ireland
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The guided walk will traverse along the canals running through the city where several locations will be pointed out at which the remains of mill wheel installations can still be seen. Locations will be visited where watermills or turbines are still in place.
Prominent water-powered businesses from the 19th century will be described such as the Galway Electric Company, the Persse Distillery, the Madeira Brewery, and a number of woolen mills. The connection between the Perry family and these businesses, as well as the Persse family and Lady Gregory of the Celtic Revival will be explored.
Meet in the forecourt of the Granary Suites apartments, down the lane next to the Arabica Coffee Shop, 58 Dominick St Lower, Galway