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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
By Ian Brophy On this day, 1 July, 1816, the foundation stone for the new parish Catholic Church was laid on the corner of Abbeygate Street Lower and Middle Street. The foundation stone was laid Read more…
UNBROKEN An Exhibition of New Work by Jennifer Allen Hall of the Red Earl, Galway1st – 24th July 2026 Galway Civic Trust is delighted to present Unbroken, a powerful new solo exhibition by Limerick artist Read more…
The Galway Corporation Annual Report Series – Disclaimer In 1991, the Galway Corporation released its first annual reporti. These give details on the local councillors and city planner of the time and discuss (past, present Read more…
By Galway Walking Festival Friday, June 19 • 11 AM – 4 PM Get Tickets Here.. Join us in celebrating James Joyce and Nora Barnacle love story with a series of special events across Galway Read more…
Hy-Brasail: Isle of the Blest An exhibition of new photographs by Drew Leventhal 4–26 June 2026 Hall of the Red Earl, Druid Lane, Galway The mythical island of Hy-Brasail lies hidden somewhere off Ireland’s west Read more…
Churches of Galway Tour Join Galway Civic Trust guide John Jennings for a captivating walk through the spiritual heart of Galway City. From the legacy of John F. Kennedy and Pádraig Pearse to the Door Read more…
In recognition of National Famine Memorial Day today, Ireland Reaching Out (IrelandXO), in partnership with Alison, announced the launch of The Great Irish Famine: History, Diaspora, and Global Legacy — a free online educational course Read more…
May 15 – 29Hall of the Red Earl, Druid Lane, GalwayFree Admission Galway artist Patricia Kavanagh invites visitors on a spectacular visual journey along the wild Atlantic coastline in her new exhibition, From Clare To Read more…
A powerful afternoon exploring Galway’s famine history with historian Ian Brophy on Friday’s guided walking tour. Through the streets of Galway, we reflected on the stories of hardship, resilience, and survival that shaped the city Read more…
Nora Barnacle (born 21 or 22 March 1884 in Galway, died 10 April 1951 in Zurich ) was the partner, and later wife of the writer James Joyce . She is considered the model for Molly Bloom in Ulysses, James Joyce’s major work, and also for the Galway experiences Read more…
Introduction Our Lady’s Well is located roughly a mile outside of Athenry’s town centre in Kingsland. The area has served as an annual pilgrimage site in Ireland for centuries since an apparition is said to Read more…
We will have a launch event in St.Nicholas’ Collegiate Church at 10:30am, so feel free to pop in, and we will also be on Eyre Square at 2:00pm for pop up activities and tours. Read more…
Step into one of the most defining and devastating periods of Irish history on this powerful guided walking tour through Galway City. Led by historian Ian Brophy of Galway Civic Trust / Dúchas na Gaillimhe, Read more…
Galway based artist Heather Young has been creating artwork for over 15 years across multiple disciplines. “Unearthed” features a selection of original works and prints that helped shape her original style, allowing us a glimpse Read more…
Published: April 1st, 2026 Galway Civic Trust is delighted to unveil an innovative new pilot scheme aimed at addressing one of the city’s most enduring challenges: traffic congestion in the historic core. Introducing… The Medieval Read more…
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