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Heritage Week 2009, August 22nd to August 30th
Saturday August 22nd to Sunday August 30th, 11am to 12pm

Visit The Kings Head, at the Heart of Medieval Galway. Visit this historic building with its many artifacts and view a video documentary on the conservation and presentation of the remains of Banks Castle

Venue: The Kings Head, High Street

For more information contact Caroline 091 564946 or info@galwaycivictrust.ie
16 Jul 2009
Heritage Week 2009, August 22nd to August 30th
Saturday August 22nd, 10.30am

Medieval City Walk with historian Willie Henry

Visit Galways historic and archaeological landmarks with our expert guides, and hear about the people and events that helped shape todays Galway

Meet at Browne Doorway, Eyre Square

For more information contact Caroline 091 564946 or info@galwaycivictrust.ie
16 Jul 2009
Heritage Week 2009, August 22nd to August 30th
Sunday 23rd August, 12.30pm and 3pm

Puppet Show, Na Sióga agus an Gréasaí

Family puppet show suitable for ages 4 upwards performed by Branar Theatre for children

Venue: Nuns Island Theatre

Booking is essential, contact Caroline at 091 564946 or info@galwaycivictrust.ie
16 Jul 2009
Heritage Week 2009, August 22nd to August 30th
Sunday August 23rd, 8pm

Harp Recital and Poetry Reading with Kathleen Loughnane, harper and Moya Cannon, poet.

Venue: Nuns Island Theatre

Booking is essential, for more information contact Caroline at 091 564946 or info@galwaycivictrust.ie
16 Jul 2009
Heritage Week 2009, August 22nd to August 30th
Monday August 24th, 3pm

Medieval City Walk with historian Peadar ODowd

Visit Galways historic and archaeological landmarks with our expert guides, and hear about the people and events that helped shape todays Galway

Meet at Browne Doorway, Eyre Square

For more information contact Caroline at 091 564946 or info@galwaycivictrust.ie
16 Jul 2009
Heritage Week 2009, August 22nd to August 30th
Monday August 24th, 8pm

Annual Heritage Week Lecture, The Wreck of the Julia, social conflict and tragedy in Conamara, 1873

Annual Lecture with Dr.John Cunningham.

Venue: Harbour Hotel, New Docks Road

For bookings contact Caroline at 091 564946 or info@galwaycivictrust.ie
16 Jul 2009
Heritage Week 2009, August 22nd to August 30th
Tuesday August 25th, 3pm

Visit to Galway Cathedral including short organ recital by Ray ODonnell

Guided tour of Galways famous Cathedral, the story of its development and view its wonderful interior

Booking is essential, contact Caroline at 091 564946 or info@galwaycivictrust.ie
16 Jul 2009
Heritage Week 2009, August 22nd to August 30th
Wednesday August 25th, 8.30pm

Table Quiz in Lohans, Salthill.

Tables of 4, €10 per person.

For bookings or more information contact Caroline at 091 564946 or info@galwaycivictrust.ie
16 Jul 2009
Heritage Week 2009, August 22nd to August 30th
Wednesday August 26th, 3pm

Barna Woods Walk and Talk on Herbs and Remedies

Discover the wonder and curative properties of local wild herbs with Dr. Dilis Clare

Venue: Barna Woods, meet at the Cappagh Road sports ground carpark

Booking is essential, contact Caroline at 091 564946 or info@galwaycivictrust.ie
16 Jul 2009
Heritage Week 2009, August 22nd to August 30th
Thursday August 27th, 3pm

Visit St.Nicholas Collegiate Church with historian Peadar ODowd

Visit with local historian to the largest Medieval parish church in continuous use in Ireland

For bookings or more information contact Caroline at 091 564946 or info@galwaycivictrust.ie
16 Jul 2009
Heritage Week 2009, August 22nd to August 30th
Thursday August 27th, 8pm

Galileo and the International Year of Astronomy 2009 with Prof. Markus Woerner

Enjoy an exciting astronomy lecture with renouned Professor, Michael Redfern. See the planets on the night, weather permitting.

Venue: NUI, Galway. Meet at Quad Archway, University Road

Booking is essential, contact Caroline at 091 564946 or info@galwaycivictrust.ie
16 Jul 2009
Heritage Week 2009, August 22nd to August 30th
Friday August 28th, 10am.

Traditional Poaching in Galway City and County

Talk on the traditional poaching methods in Galway city and county by Inspector Pat Gorman of the Regional Fisheries Board.

Venue: Galway Rowing Club, Woodquay.

Booking is essential. Contact Caroline at 091 564946 or info@galwaycivictrust.ie
16 Jul 2009
Heritage Week 2009, August 22nd to August 30th
Saturday August 29th, 11am

Visit St. Nicolas Collegiate Church with historian Willie Henry

Visit with local historian to the largest Medieval parish church in continuous use in Ireland

For bookings contact Caroline at 091 564946 or info@galwaycivictrust.ie
16 Jul 2009
Heritage Week 2009, August 22nd to August 30th
Sunday 30th August, 11am to 3pm.

Off the Beaten Track

A leisurely educational cycle through the beautiful rural landscapes of Galway city with local heritage enthusiast Brendan Smith.
Starting point: Centra Supermarket carpark, Bóthar na Choiste, Headford Road.

4 hours duration with a number of stops along the way. Participants must wear suitable clothing, bring food and drink provisions and children MUST be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Not suitable for children under 8.

For bookings contact Caroline at 091 564946 or info@galwaycivictrust.ie
16 Jul 2009
New publication, Galway City Waterways Walks, available now
Dúchas na Gaillimhe-Galway Civic Trusts new publication on Galway City Waterways Walks is now available free of charge from the Fáilte Ireland information offices.
16 Jul 2009