Churches of Galway Tour Join Galway Civic Trust guide Ian Brophy for a captivating walk through the spiritual heart of Galway City. This guided tour explores the rich history, architecture, art, and spirituality of these sacred Read more…
Open Doors – Channeling Art Exhibition 23–30 October 2026 Peadar O’Dowd Art Gallery, Hall of the Red Earl, Druid Lane, Galway Galway Civic Trust is delighted to present Open Doors, a Channeling Art Exhibition Read more…
Booking is now open for our Halloween evening at the Hall of the Red Earl! On Friday 30 October, Galway Civic Trust presents two talks exploring folklore, mythology, symbolism and mystery in the atmospheric surroundings Read more…
Join Cór na dTreabh and friends for A Night for Galway Hospice, an evening of music and community in support of Galway Hospice. Featuring The Young Kelly Family (traditional musicians), Padraig Connaughton (classical singer), Mick Read more…
Something is coming to the Hall of the Red Earl this Halloween… Join Galway Civic Trust on Friday 30 October 2026 for a special evening of folklore, mythology and mystery at the Peadar O’Dowd Gallery. Read more…
This Halloween, Galway Civic Trust invites you to an evening exploring one of the most intriguing figures in folklore. Lilith. Demon. Legend. Adam’s first wife. Witch. Modern symbol of independence. But how did this mysterious Read more…
We’re delighted to welcome a new exhibition by Arthur Rosa and Vieux Patinaeh to the Peadar O’Dowd Gallery at the Hall of the Red Earl. The exhibition opens this evening, Friday 18 September, at 7pm, Read more…
Galway Civic Trust – A Celebration of Heritage 2026 Heritage Week 2026 was a wonderful opportunity for Galway Civic Trust to celebrate the many different forms of heritage that make our city and region so Read more…
Galway Urban Sketchers Exhibition Opens September 1st The Galway Urban Sketchers collective is delighted to announce its upcoming exhibition, running from 1 – 15 September 2026 in the Peadar O’Dowd Gallery at The Hall of the 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 Read more…
Evening Music Concert Saturday 22 August 2026 | 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM Mick Lally Theatre, Druid Lane, Galway Bring the day to a memorable close with an evening of music, song, and community as Read more…
Balancing Progress with Protection: Planning & the Preservation of Galway’s Archaeological Heritage John Olney Saturday 22 August 2026 | 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Mick Lally Theatre, Druid Lane, Galway As Galway continues to grow Read more…
Preserving Personal Archives: Protecting Your Family History Kieran Hoare Saturday 22 August 2026 | 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Mick Lally Theatre, Druid Lane, Galway Every family has a story to tell. Photographs, letters, diaries, Read more…
Scéalta Fiannaíochta, Folklore and Storytelling Traditions Máirín Mhic Lochlainn Saturday 22 August 2026 | 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Mick Lally Theatre, Druid Lane, Galway Experience one of Ireland’s oldest living traditions with award-winning Read more…
The Famine: Galway’s Darkest Days William Henry Saturday 22 August 2026 | 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Mick Lally Theatre, Druid Lane, Galway Join renowned Galway historian, author, and storyteller William Henry for a compelling Read more…
Film Screening: Ag Trasnú An Atlantaigh Dhuibh / Crossing the Black Atlantic Saturday 22 August 2026 | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Mick Lally Theatre, Druid Lane, Galway Join Galway Civic Trust for a special Read more…
The Hall of the Red Earl Ronan Harvey Saturday 22 August 2026 | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Mick Lally Theatre, Druid Lane, Galway Discover the remarkable story of one of Galway’s most important medieval Read more…
An Introduction to the Famine in Galway Ian Brophy Saturday 22 August 2026 | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Mick Lally Theatre, Druid Lane, Galway The Great Famine (1845–1852) transformed Ireland forever, leaving a profound Read more…
Religious Orders of Galway John Jennings Saturday 22 August 2026 | 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Mick Lally Theatre, Druid Lane, Galway For almost eight centuries, religious communities have played a central role in shaping Read more…
Join Galway Civic Trust for an informal and welcoming introduction to our flagship Heritage Week event – Galway Civic Trust: A Celebration of Heritage 2026. Hosted by Declan O’Shea, archaeologist, tour guide, and administrator with Galway Read more…
Join local historian and storyteller Ronan Harvey for a captivating 90-minute walking tour through the heart of Galway City. “A Journey Through Galway, Past and Present” offers a free, immersive experience that brings the city’s Read more…
Galway Civic Trust: A Celebration of Heritage 2026 Saturday 22 August 2026 | 9:00 AM – 9:30 PM Mick Lally Theatre, Hall of the Red Earl & Peadar O’Dowd Gallery, Druid Lane, Galway Join Galway Read more…
Step back into one of the most exciting periods in Galway’s musical history with Eight to Late, a unique exhibition at The Peadar O’Dowd Gallery, Hall of the Red Earl, Druid Lane, running throughout the Read more…
Saturday 22 August | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM Hall of the Red Earl, Druid Lane, Galway Step back into the world of medieval Galway at the Hall of the Red Earl during this special Read more…
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