Galway Urban Sketchers Exhibition Opens November 10th The Galway Urban Sketchers collective is delighted to announce its upcoming exhibition, running from 10 November to 24 November 2025 at The Hall of the Red Earl, Galway Read more…
CELT WORKSHOPS NOVEMBER 2026 – Join us for an informative and inspiring learning journey during the month of November with a number of one day Traditional Craft workshops with CELT Tutors and with some Read more…
Celebrate Lá na Cruite | Harp Day at the Hall of the Red Earl On Saturday, 18th October 2025, Galway Civic Trust is delighted to celebrate Lá na Cruite | Harp Day, a national day Read more…
Galway’s Waterways – Medieval Galway Tour On Saturday, 18 October 2025, at 2.30 PM, we invite you to take part in a special guided tour and presentation exploring Galway’s Waterways and Medieval Heritage, led by Read more…
This year’s Heritage Week was a wonderful celebration of Galway’s stories — past and present — as we explored the theme “Exploring Our Foundations.” Across the city, from hidden graveyards to digital museums, each event Read more…
Over the past months, the Hall of the Red Earl has been buzzing with creativity, storytelling, and community — hosting a series of remarkable events that celebrated art in all its forms. In April 2025, Read more…
From Thursday 25 September to Friday 3 October 2025, the Hall of the Red Earl on Druid Lane came alive with the vibrant spirit of the Misleór Festival — a week-long celebration honouring the creativity, Read more…
Thursday 25 Sept – Friday 3 Oct, 2025 – at Hall of the Red Earl, Druid Ln., ~ Misleór Festival celebrates the rich heritage of nomadic cultures ~ View this post on Instagram A Read more…
On 19 August, a small group gathered at the front door of the Franciscan Abbey on St. Francis Street, Galway City, for a special walking tour with historian Ian Brophy. From 2pm to 3:45pm, participants Read more…
Galway Civic Trust / Dúchas na Gaillimhe is delighted to announce First Impressions, an inspiring new art exhibition of impressionist works by Galway’s talented local artists. Hosted at the historic Hall of the Red Earl Read more…
Our Peadar O’Dowd Memorial Day was an incredible celebration of history, music, and community. From moving talks to uplifting performances, the day truly honoured Peadar’s life and legacy. 🌊 His work continues with our weekly Read more…
On behalf of Galway Civic Trust, we would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the Grealish family for their remarkable stewardship of The Kings Head since 1989. Over the past 36 years, you have Read more…
Introduction After the Ashworth brothers Thomas and Edmund acquired the Galway Fishery in 1852 for £5,000, they promptly began construction on the now-iconic landmark known as the Fishery Watchtower/Tower Station/Salmon House until it was completed Read more…
Skylight 47 Poetry Reading & Open Mic📍 Hall of the Red Earl, Custom House, Druid Lane, Galway City, H91 XV2C📅 Saturday, 23rd August 2025🕟 4:30 PM – approx. 5:45 PM Join Skylight 47 poetry magazine Read more…
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 into Read more…
22 August, 2pm – 4pm St. Patrick’s Garrison Church Renmore Road, Galway H91 E22C Co. Galway – City Join Galway Civic Trust’s Ronan Harvey for a unique Heritage Week tour exploring the military heritage of Read more…
22 August, 11:30am – 1:30pm Hall of the Red Earl Custom House, Druid Lane, Galway, Ireland H91 XV2C Co. Galway – City Step back in time with Galway Civic Trust and guide Ian Brophy for Read more…
21 August, 12pm – 1:45pm Hall of the Red Earl Custom House, Druid Lane, Galway, Ireland H91 XV2C Co. Galway – City Step into the shadows of the past with Declan O’Shea, local historian and Read more…
21 August, 2pm – 4pm Archway of Quadrangle, University of Galway Quadrangle, University of Galway, University Rd., Galway H91 TK33 Co. Galway – City Event Fully Booked as of 16 August 2025 Join Galway Civic Read more…
18, 20 August, 12:30pm – 2pm Hall of the Red Earl Druid Lane, Galway H91 XV2C Co. Galway – City Join local historian and storyteller Ronan Harvey for a captivating 90-minute walking tour through the Read more…
19 August, 2pm – 3:45pm Front Door Franciscan Abbey St. Francis Street, Galway City H91 C53K Co. Galway – City Join historian Ian Brophy for a fascinating 90-minute tour of one of Galway City’s most Read more…
20 August, 2pm – 4pm Hall of the Red Earl Custom House, Druid Lane, Galway, Ireland H91 XV2C Co. Galway – City As part of Heritage Week 2025, Galway Civic Trust / Dúchas na Gaillimhe Read more…
16 August, 2pm – 4pm Entrance to IDA Galway Business Park, Dangan, Galway 1st Floor, Data Science Institute , IDA Business Park, Lower Dangan, Galway H91 AEX4 Co. Galway – City As part of Heritage Read more…
Date: Saturday, 23 August 2025 At the Mick Lally Theatre & Hall of the Red Earl, Druid Lane, Galway. As part of our commitment to Galway’s cultural heritage and in celebration of the remarkable Read more…
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