Kings of the Claddagh: Fishermen, Friars, and the Fight for Justice | Treasure Ireland

The Claddagh in Galway City is an iconic neighbourhood, rich in history. For many centuries it was home to a large fishing community, whose story is intimately connected with that of the Dominican priory of St Mary on the Hill... Further learning: John Cunningham, ‘The mayor / admiral of Claddagh’, in O'Connor, E., & Cunningham, J. (eds), Lives on the Left: Studies in Irish Radical Leadership (Manchester, 2016), pp. 22-34, #irishhistory #history #christian #catholic #galway #lovegalway #westofireland #wildatlanticway #claddagh #fishing #labour #underdog #justice #education #ecology #marine Presented by Fr Conor McDonough OP Shot and edited by Patrick Grant (linktr.ee/patrickgrant) - Follow us on Instagram for more great content: instagram.com/irishdominicans