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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…
On this day, 1 November, 1755, the Lisbon earthquake caused a 2-metre tsunami that hit the coast of Galway, causing some serious damage to the Spanish Arch section of the city walls of Galway. By Read more…
David Beattie’s Tokens is a new artwork commissioned for TULCA, produced from redundant car parts and exploring the value of waste material in a carbon-based society. A series of small spherical sculptures are the result Read more…
Hall of the Red Earl Custom House, Druid Lane Galway, H91 XV2C Saturday 9 November 2024 11am – 12pm Join us for a tour of the Hall of the Red Earl with local historian William Read more…
Highlights from Lá na Cruite, Harp Day 2024 at Red Earl’s Hall, Saturday 19 October 2024. Featuring poet Mairin Ni Dhonnchadha, harpers Kathleen Loughnane and Catriona Cannon. Included a ‘Hands on Harps’ taster session. As Read more…
C Come along to the Hall of the Red Earl and view a selection of original paintings by local artists. Exhibit is open to Public, Monday – Friday, 9.30am – 4.30pm for the Autumn Read more…
Today 11.30am – 1.00pm at Hall of the Red Earl, Druid Lane, Galway Civic Trust / Dúchas na Gaillimhe
Free Event – Lá na Cruite, Harp Day 2024 SATURDAY, 19th OCTOBER 11.30 AM – 1.00 PM The Red Earl’s Hall, Druid Lane, Galway Harp and Bard: Kathleen Loughnane, Catriona Cannon. As our national Read more…
Introduction Taking four and a half years to complete, the Eglinton Canal was opened in 1852, by the Earl of Eglinton, to improve trading routes between Galway, Conamara and southern Mayo. This route would allow Read more…
On Friday, August 23rd, the Galway Civic Trust / Dúchas na Gaillimhe celebrated its 30th anniversary with a day filled with engaging talks, captivating performances, and cultural showcases at the Mick Lally Theatre and the Read more…
Introduction First referenced in a pictorial map dated around 1651i,ii, St. Augustine’s Well is located on the shoreline of Lough Atalia. The well was documented in James Hardiman’s notes in the mid-1800s regarding an “extraordinary Read more…
Join us for a memorable day as we celebrate three decades of the Galway Civic Trust / Dúchas na Gaillimhe! Our 30 Year Anniversary Celebration will be held at the Mick Lally Theatre, Druid Lane, Read more…
By Ian Brophy On this Day…….19 August. On this day, 19 August, 1504, the Battle of Knockdoe took place. Regarded as one of the bloodiest battles to take place during medieval history, it occurred near Read more…
19, 21 August, 12:30pm – 1:45pm Hall of the Red Earl Druid Lane, Galway H91 XV2C Co. Galway – City Discover Medieval Galway: Free Guided Tours with Ronan Harvey Step back in time and explore Read more…
20, 22 August, 2pm – 3:30pm Hall of the Red Earl Custom House, Druid Lane, Galway H91 XV2C Co. Galway – City A guided walking tour of Medieval Galway. Your tour guide, Brendan McGlinchey, will Read more…
19 August, 11am – 12:30pm 19 August, 1:30pm – 3pm Martin Ryan Building University of Galway, University Road H91 TK33 Co. Galway – City The Zoology and Marine Biology Museum, in the Martin Ryan Building, Read more…
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