In this episode of the Old Galway Diary, Tom Kenny takes a look at a legendary Galway business from Marcus Witztum. Les Modes Modernes a hat factory that celebrates an anniversary this week. The company gave shelter to many Jews during the 1940’s and no doubt saved many lives.
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‘The Hat Factory’ by Tom Kenny
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