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 Athenry. William ‘liath’ or the ‘grey’ was a 1st cousin and right-hand man to Richard 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 many years and was a committed and valued supporter of its work. Her warmth, dedication 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 to mills and water-powered industry, Galway’s waterways have shaped the city’s character for centuries. This 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 and look forward to welcoming you then.Thank you for your understanding!
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 on Wednesday 21 Jan and Wednesday 28 January at 2.00pm
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 lives on through historic buildings, family names, and enduring stories. Explore the fascinating origins and 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 and beyond. Christmas is a time to pause and reflect on the places, stories and 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 welcome back this heart-warming December tradition – one that brings community spirit to the forefront 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. Her work is created solely by using white pencil on black paper, layering up elements Read more…