Ep 27: Galway Hookers

Erin's Isle podcast

Meet the Galway Hookers. They are a tradition, and there is a movement to bring them back as a working force in the West of Ireland.

The effort to restore the traditional fishing boats of the Claddagh, known as the Galway Hookers, is an international effort and a growing project that involves people from all walks of life all focused on seeing the shiny black beauties with their bright red sails working again on Galway Bay.

And...they are so iconic that The Galway Hooker is also a winning brand in Ireland for everything from GAA teams to beer. Hear the story of the Galway Hookers from boats to beer in this episode of Erin's Isle.