Events
On this Day…4 August
By Ian Brophy On this day, 4 August, 1818, Thomas Molineaux, a black African- American bare-knuckle boxer and ex-slave, died in the Band Hall in the Shambles Barracks in Galway city. Molineaux was born Read more…
Events
Evening Music Concert – Saturday 22 August 2026 | 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Evening Music Concert Saturday 22 August 2026 | 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM Mick Lally Theatre, Druid Lane, Galway Bring the day to a memorable close with an evening of music, song, and community as Read more…
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Balancing Progress with Protection: Planning & the Preservation of Galway’s Archaeological Heritage – Aug 22, 5-6PM
Balancing Progress with Protection: Planning & the Preservation of Galway’s Archaeological Heritage John Olney Saturday 22 August 2026 | 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Mick Lally Theatre, Druid Lane, Galway As Galway continues to grow Read more…
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Preserving Personal Archives: Protecting Your Family History – Kieran Hoare – Saturday 22 August 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Preserving Personal Archives: Protecting Your Family History Kieran Hoare Saturday 22 August 2026 | 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Mick Lally Theatre, Druid Lane, Galway Every family has a story to tell. Photographs, letters, diaries, Read more…
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Scéalta Fiannaíochta, Folklore and Storytelling Traditions – Máirín Mhic Lochlainn – 22 August 2026, 3-4PM
Scéalta Fiannaíochta, Folklore and Storytelling Traditions Máirín Mhic Lochlainn Saturday 22 August 2026 | 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Mick Lally Theatre, Druid Lane, Galway Experience one of Ireland’s oldest living traditions with award-winning Read more…
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The Famine: Galway’s Darkest Days – William Henry – Saturday 22 August 2026 | 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
The Famine: Galway’s Darkest Days William Henry Saturday 22 August 2026 | 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Mick Lally Theatre, Druid Lane, Galway Join renowned Galway historian, author, and storyteller William Henry for a compelling Read more…
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Film Screening: Ag Trasnú An Atlantaigh Dhuibh / Crossing the Black Atlantic – Saturday 22 August 2026 | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Film Screening: Ag Trasnú An Atlantaigh Dhuibh / Crossing the Black Atlantic Saturday 22 August 2026 | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Mick Lally Theatre, Druid Lane, Galway Join Galway Civic Trust for a special Read more…
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The Hall of the Red Earl – Ronan Harvey – Saturday 22 August 2026 | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
The Hall of the Red Earl Ronan Harvey Saturday 22 August 2026 | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Mick Lally Theatre, Druid Lane, Galway Discover the remarkable story of one of Galway’s most important medieval Read more…
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An Introduction to the Famine in Galway – Ian Brophy – Saturday 22 August – 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
An Introduction to the Famine in Galway Ian Brophy Saturday 22 August 2026 | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Mick Lally Theatre, Druid Lane, Galway The Great Famine (1845–1852) transformed Ireland forever, leaving a profound Read more…
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Religious Orders of Galway – John Jennings, Saturday 22 August 2026 | 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Religious Orders of Galway John Jennings Saturday 22 August 2026 | 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Mick Lally Theatre, Druid Lane, Galway For almost eight centuries, religious communities have played a central role in shaping Read more…
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Heritage at Risk: Opening Session & Meet the Trust – Saturday 22 August 2026 | 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Join Galway Civic Trust for an informal and welcoming introduction to our flagship Heritage Week event – Galway Civic Trust: A Celebration of Heritage 2026. Hosted by Declan O’Shea, archaeologist, tour guide, and administrator with Galway Read more…
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A Journey Through Galway, Past and Present, Every Wednesday at 12.30pm
Join local historian and storyteller Ronan Harvey for a captivating 90-minute walking tour through the heart of Galway City. “A Journey Through Galway, Past and Present” offers a free, immersive experience that brings the city’s Read more…
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Galway Civic Trust: A Celebration of Heritage 2026
Galway Civic Trust: A Celebration of Heritage 2026 Saturday 22 August 2026 | 9:00 AM – 9:30 PM Mick Lally Theatre, Hall of the Red Earl & Peadar O’Dowd Gallery, Druid Lane, Galway Join Galway Read more…
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Eight to Late: A Reflection of the Music Scene in Galway, 1988
Step back into one of the most exciting periods in Galway’s musical history with Eight to Late, a unique exhibition at The Peadar O’Dowd Gallery, Hall of the Red Earl, Druid Lane, running throughout the Read more…
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Red Earl’s Hall Galway Medieval Show – Heritage Week 2026
Saturday 22 August | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM Hall of the Red Earl, Druid Lane, Galway Step back into the world of medieval Galway at the Hall of the Red Earl during this special Read more…
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Skylight 47 Poetry Reading & Open Mic – Saturday 22 August 2026
Skylight 47 Poetry Reading & Open Mic Hall of the Red Earl, Custom House, Druid Lane, Galway City, H91 XV2C Saturday, 22nd August 2026 4:00 PM – approx. 6:00 PM Join Skylight 47 poetry magazine Read more…
Environment
Hidden Wonders: Visit to the Zoology & Geology Museums, Thursday 20 August
Hidden Wonders: Visit to the Zoology & Geology Museums Date: Thursday 20 August 2026 Time: 2.00pm Meeting Point: Archway of The Quadrangle, University of Galway University Road, Galway H91 TK33 Join Galway Civic Trust guides Read more…
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Tour of the Franciscan Abbey Church Graveyard, Tuesday 18 August 2026
Tour of the Franciscan Abbey Church Graveyard Date: Tuesday 18 August 2026 Time: 2.00pm Meeting Point: Front Door, Franciscan Abbey Church St. Francis Street, Galway City H91 C53K Join local historian Ian Brophy for a Read more…
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St. Patrick’s Garrison Church & Renmore Military Museum Tour
Multiple dates and times Meeting Point: St. Patrick’s Garrison Church, H91 E22C St. Patrick’s Garrison Church & Renmore Military Museum Tour Dates: Monday 17 August, Wednesday 19 August & Friday 21 August 2026 Time: 2.00pm Read more…
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Computer and Communications Museum of Ireland Tour Saturday, 15 August 2026
Computer and Communications Museum of Ireland Tour Saturday, 15 August 2026 | 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Sat 15 Aug 2026 14:00 – 16:00 Computer and Communications Museum of Ireland, H91 AEX4 Computer and Communications Read more…
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William Henry’s Tribute at the Naming of the Peadar O’Dowd Gallery
On Friday, 24 July 2026, Galway Civic Trust / Dúchas na Gaillimhe formally honoured one of Galway’s most beloved historians, educators, and cultural advocates by renaming the exhibition space at the Hall of the Red Read more…
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A Tribute to Peadar O’Dowd: Remarks from Mayor Helen Ogbu
Today, Mayor Helen Ogbu addressed guests at the Hall of the Red Earl as Galway Civic Trust officially announced the renaming of its exhibition space as the Peadar O’Dowd Gallery, honouring the renowned historian, educator, Read more…
Ecology
Guided Nature Walk in Cregduff, Cloonboo, Co. Galway on Sunday 16 August
By Ian Brophy Heritage Week 2026. Heritage Week celebrates our built, cultural and natural heritage. This year, we celebrate ‘Heritage at Risk’. To mark the occasion, there will be a guided Nature Walk in Cregduff, Read more…
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Hall of the Red Earl Exhibition Space to be Renamed the “Peadar O’Dowd Gallery”
Friday, 24 July 2026 | 3:00 PMHall of the Red Earl, Custom House, Druid Lane, Galway Galway Civic Trust / Dúchas na Gaillimhe is honoured to announce that the exhibition room at the Hall of Read more…