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Invitation to U.S. Presidents Day and America 250 ceremony
Invitation to U.S. Presidents Day and America 250 ceremony at JFK memorial in Eyre Sq Galway City on Friday 13 February.
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Waterways of Galway – A Living Heritage – Galway Civic Trust Documentary
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…
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Notice: Temporary Pause in Guided Tours (26–30 January)
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…
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Irish Patchwork Society, Western Branch QUILT EXHIBITION at the Hall of the Red Earl
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…
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A Brief History of Terryland Castle
Introduction By the Quincentennial Bridge on the River Corrib lies the remains of Terryland/Terriland (originally known as Tír Oileáin/Terrylaun/“Oldcastle” [sic], this siteseemingly should have developed to take on the name Tirellan in English but it Read more…
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The 14 Tribes of Galway
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…
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Season’s Greetings from Galway Civic Trust / Dúchas na Gaillimhe
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…
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🎄 Christmas Jumper Day at the Hall of the Red Earl – Supporting Down Syndrome Ireland
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…
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Weaving A Tale – Jennifer Allen Art Exhibition – December 2025
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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A Brief History of Mutton Island
Introduction While a “causeway” (raised road) now exists connecting Mutton Island to the mainland, this was not always the casei. Despite its (the causeway’s) recency, the island itself has had an extensive history in Galway Read more…
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Galway Urban Sketchers Exhibition Opens November 10
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…
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CELT Sustainable Living Workshops & Training November 2025
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…
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Lá na Cruite | Harp Day & Galway’s Waterways Tour – Saturday 18 October 2025
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…
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A New Chapter for Inclusive Heritage Tours
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…
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Heritage Week 2025: Exploring Galway’s Living History
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…
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Recent Highlights at the Hall of the Red Earl
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…
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Misleór Festival 2025: A Celebration of Nomadic Heritage
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…
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Misleór: Festival of Nomadic Cultures Exhibition at Galway Civic Trust
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…
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Discovering Galway’s Hidden Franciscan Graveyard
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…
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First Impressions – An Exhibition of Local Impressionist Art at the Historic Hall of the Red Earl
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…
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✨ Thank you Galway ✨ What a day! 💚
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…
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A Heartfelt Thank You to the Grealish Family – and a Warm Welcome to the Linnanes at The Kings Head
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…
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A Brief History of The Fishery Watchtower
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…
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Skylight 47 Poetry Reading & Open Mic – Saturday 23 August
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…