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On this Day… 1 July
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…
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UNBROKEN – An Exhibition of New Work by Jennifer Allen
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…
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A Year in Review: Galway, 1991
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…
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Bloomsday in Galway: Stories of James Joyce and his muse Nora Barnacle
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…
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Hy-Brasail: Isle of the Blest – An exhibition of new photographs by Drew Leventhal
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…
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Churches of Galway Tour – Every Wednesday at 2.00 PM
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…
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New course to commemorate National Famine Memorial Day
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…
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From Clare To Here – Paintings by Patricia Kavanagh
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…
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A powerful afternoon exploring Galway’s famine history
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…
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A Galway Family History: Nora Barnacle
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…
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A Brief History of Our Lady’s Well
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…
Events
Wonder Wander Walking Trails – Galway City Launch Event
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…
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Famine in Galway – A guided walking tour with Ian Brophy every Friday at 2.00 PM
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…
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Unearthed | Heather Young at the Hall of the Red Earl
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…
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🏰 Galway Civic Trust Announces Bold New “Medieval Traffic Solution” for City Centre
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…
Events
Wonder wander trail launch – An Spidéal ACA on Thursday 16th April at 2.30pm
Ta fáilte romhait go dtí cuireadh chuig seoladh oifigiúil Slí Siúlóid na nIontas an Spidéal.
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Wonder wander trail launch – Ballinasloe ACA on Friday 17th April at 11.30am
Official launch of the Ballinasloe wonder wander trail. The launch will take place in the Ballinasloe Library (the lovely Church Gallery Space) on Friday 17th April at 11.30am Special thanks to Cllr Peter Keaveney Read more…
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Galway Grá Festival 2026
Galway Grá Festival in Galway’s Latin Quarter Experience a jubilant fusion of love, culture, and visual art at the Galway Love Festival! Expected to return for its sixth year March 2026, this beloved celebration in Read more…
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People and Places – Original Works by Sara Kyne
Discover the vibrant and expressive work of artist Sara Kyne in People and Places, a special exhibition of original paintings celebrating character, atmosphere, and the stories found in everyday life. 📍 Hall of the Red Read more…
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International Women’s Day – Celebrating the Women Who Shape Galway’s Heritage
“Heritage is not only found in our buildings and streets – it lives in the people who care for them. Across generations, women in Galway have quietly sustained the traditions, stories, and communities that give Read more…
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On this Day … 2 March
If you would like to find out more about this period in Galway, you can join the Galway Civic Trust / Dúchas na Gaillimhe on Thursday 12 March for a walking tour of the Famine Read more…
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FAMINE IN GALWAY – A Walking Tour with Ian Brophy
FAMINE IN GALWAY – A Walking Tour with Ian Brophy of Galway Civic Trust / Dúchas na Gaillimhe, at 12pm on Thursday 12 March.
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On this Day…………….12 February
On this day, 12 February, 1324, William ‘Liath’ de Burgo, the founder of the Franciscan Abbey in Galway, died. He was buried, not in the Franciscan Abbey in Galway; but in the Dominican Abbey at Read more…
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Dolores (Delo) Collier
Galway Civic Trust / Dúchas na Gaillimhe is deeply saddened by the passing of Dolores Collier, known to many as Delo. A founder member of the Trust in 1993, Delo served on the Board for Read more…