Truth is often stranger than fiction. Four men left Galway in their Hooker, to catch some herring. They ended up in New York, 3,000 miles away, were presumed dead, and eventually made their way home, penniless to Galway. The year was 1876. One of the men, Michael Moran had served in the Union Army and fought at Shenandoah, before returning to the Claddagh, vowing never to return... but the sea had other ideas!

"Psalm 107 : 23-31

They that go down to the sea in ships, that do business in great waters;

These see the works of the Lord, and his wonders in the deep.

For he commandeth, and raiseth the stormy wind, which lifteth up the waves thereof.

They mount up to the heaven, they go down again to the depths: their soul is melted because of trouble.

They reel to and fro, and stagger like a drunken man, and are at their wit's end.

Then they cry unto the Lord in their trouble, and he bringeth them out of their distresses.

He maketh the storm a calm, so that the waves thereof are still.

Then are they glad because they be quiet; so he bringeth them unto their desired haven.

Oh that men would praise the Lord for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!"

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I record these stories with Tom O'Connor of O'Connor's Bar, in Salthill, more commonly known as 'O'Connor's Famous Bar, Salthill' because of its unique atmosphere, friendly welcome and amazing music each night!

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