The inaugural Stones and Shadows: Secrets of Medieval Galway walking tour took place yesterday (21 August) and was a great success. Led by researcher and guide Declan O’Shea, the 90-minute tour began at the Hall of the Red Earl and drew a lively group of both locals and visitors.
Participants explored some of Galway’s oldest streets while hearing stories of the city’s medieval past – from rebellion and smugglers to folklore and lost islands. Declan’s engaging storytelling and historical insights brought the stones and streets of Galway vividly to life.
The Galway Civic Trust is delighted with the strong turnout and positive response to the first tour. Stones and Shadows will continue every Thursday at 12 noon, meeting at the Hall of the Red Earl, Druid Lane. All are welcome.
A New Walking Tour with Declan O’Shea – Every Thursday at 12 Noon
Galway’s medieval past is etched into every cobbled lane and crumbling stone – but its secrets often lie in the shadows.
Discover the layered past beneath Galway’s streets. The Galway Civic Trust presents Stones and Shadows: Secrets of Medieval Galway, a 90-minute historical walking tour led by researcher and guide Declan O’Shea. This 90-minute experience is a lively blend of folklore, hidden history, and architectural discovery. You’ll wander through some of the city’s oldest surviving streets, uncovering tales of rebellion, hauntings, smugglers, and lost islands.
Details:
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Tour Name: Stones and Shadows: Secrets of Medieval Galway
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Guide: Declan O’Shea
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When: Every Thursday at 12.00 Noon
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Meeting Point: Hall of the Red Earl, Druid Lane
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Duration: 90 minutes
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Cost: Free
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No Booking Required
Whether you’re a visitor or a Galwegian, this is your chance to see the city with new eyes – to walk through time and listen to the stones speak.
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