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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Ta fáilte romhait go dtí cuireadh chuig seoladh oifigiúil Slí Siúlóid na nIontas an Spidéal.
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…
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…
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…
“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…
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…
FAMINE IN GALWAY – A Walking Tour with Ian Brophy of Galway Civic Trust / Dúchas na Gaillimhe, at 12pm on Thursday 12 March.
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…
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…
Invitation to U.S. Presidents Day and America 250 ceremony at JFK memorial in Eyre Sq Galway City on Friday 13 February.
Discover the rich and flowing history of Galway’s waterways in this documentary by Galway Civic Trust / Dúchas na Gaillimhe, narrated by local historian and tour guide Ian Brophy. From medieval canals and historic bridges Read more…
Please note that there will be no formal guided tours with Galway Civic Trust from Sunday 26th to Thursday 30th January inclusive.We’ll be back in full swing with our guided tours from Monday 2nd February Read more…
Irish Patchwork Society, Western Branch QUILT EXHIBITION at the Hall of the Red Earl, Druid Lane, Galway 13 January to 6 February 2026, Monday – Friday – Free quilting demonstration and fun project for visitors Read more…
Introduction By the Quincentennial Bridge on the River Corrib lies the remains of Terryland/Terriland (originally known as Tír Oileáin/Terrylaun/“Oldcastle” [sic], this site seemingly should have developed to take on the name Tirellan in English but Read more…
Galway’s rich history is deeply tied to the 14 merchant families known as the Tribes of Galway, who dominated the city’s political, commercial, and social life from the 13th to the 19th centuries. Their legacy Read more…
As the year draws to a close, all of us at Galway Civic Trust / Dúchas na Gaillimhe would like to extend our warmest wishes to our members, supporters, volunteers and friends across the city Read more…
Galway Civic Trust is delighted to share that we will be collecting for Down Syndrome Ireland’s Christmas Jumper Day Appeal next Thursday, December 11th, at the Hall of the Red Earl. We are thrilled to Read more…
Weaving A Tale Jennifer Allen Art Exhibition at the Hall of the Red Earl, Druid Lane December 1st To December 23rd Jennifer Allen, a self-taught artist based in Limerick, specialises in white pencil drawings. Read more…
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