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On this International Women’s Day, March 8th, 2025, we celebrate the remarkable women who have shaped Galway’s rich heritage, as well as those who continue to contribute to our community today. From historical figures to Read more…
On this day, 2 March, 1842, the Galway Workhouse opened its doors. The first person to be admitted was an old and infirm man. By Ian Brophy The new workhouse, built in 1839-1841, was built Read more…
Irish Patchwork Society, Western Branch We are pleased to present an exhibition of our members work. ‘Ireland’ is a celebration of all things Irish through the eyes of our members. Please call into the Hall Read more…
STUDIO 8 Galway is a communal studio in the heart of Galway, Our studio is a melting pot of diverse artistic talents, bringing together passionate individuals who specialise in oil Painting, sculpture, video art, collage Read more…
On this day, 21 February, 1317, Richard de Burgo; the ‘Red Earl’, was imprisoned in Dublin Castle, after he was arrested by order of the Mayor of Dublin; as it was believed he was conspiring Read more…
In past times, if you dared to cross the rickety Claddagh bridge out of the town of Galway, you would have to stop and wait at the far end of the bridge and wait for Read more…
Discover the Magic of the Claddagh with Galway Civic Trust! Step back in time and explore one of Galway’s most historic and enchanting areas with Galway Civic Trust’s guided tour of the Claddagh. This 2 Read more…
If you’ve ever wandered through the historic streets of Galway, you may have noticed the distinctive blue tiles placed above doorways of homes and buildings. These tiles, inscribed with the letters YHS, have long been Read more…
Help to make your community a happier, healthier place! Galway City Council is offering grants through the Healthy Ireland Programme to support projects that promote health & well-being in your local community! Grant Funding: • Read more…
€1.5 million has been added to a fund by the Department of Agriculture with people able to apply to fix up traditional farm buildings. The Heritage Council, in partnership with the Department of Agriculture, Food, Read more…
Folklore and Traditions of Ireland A brief outline of some of customs and traditions relating to the Feast of St. Brigid in Ireland.
Come along to the Hall of the Red Earl – Galway Civic Trust Office – Between 2.00 – 4.00 PM over the next couple of weeks and get your handmade St. Brigid’s Cross, or take Read more…
Galway Civic Trust office and the adjacent Hall of the Red Earl will be closed on Friday 24th January 2025 due to a severe Red Level Storm warning from Met Éireann (Irish Meterological Service).
On this day, 16 January, 1386, the salmon fishery of Galway was granted to Richard Parrys, burgess of Bristol; for two years, at twenty marks annually. Richard de Burgo and Henry Blake (a burgess of Read more…
As we welcome 2025, we reflect on a year filled with remarkable achievements and memorable moments dedicated to preserving and enhancing Galway’s natural, built, and cultural heritage. Celebrating 30 Years of Heritage Preservation In 2024, Read more…
This essay examines the usage of Gaelic enclosed settlement types as habitations into the medieval period and evidence is provided from historical, archaeological and cartographic sources to support the view that ring-fort type enclosures were Read more…
This essay examines traditional farm buildings as they apply to heritage and landscape, the psychology behind farmers mind-sets in relation to their desire to stay associated with the land when they reach retirement age and Read more…
Introduction Assumed to have been built during the late 15th or early 16th century, Lynch’s Castle is a significant piece of Galway city which seems to be missing from many maps of the time. The Read more…
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