Galway Theatre Festival is back and they can’t wait to welcome audiences into all the different venues from the 29th of April to the 7th of May 2022! Galway Theatre Festival features a week of exciting independent theatre, circus, spectacle, and storytelling, showcasing the vibrant performance, creativity and culture of Read more…
Photo is from a commissioned watercolour by artist Róisín Curé We are pleased to be able to offer, once again, free guided tours of the Fisheries Watchtower Museum at 11am Monday to Wednesday. Tours at other times can be made by arrangement with the Galway Civic Trust office on 091 Read more…
To celebrate #WorldBookDay Inland Fisheries Ireland have launched a historical picture book based on the 1902 Cork Collection of Salmon Flies. The collection of flies was commissioned for the Cork International Exhibition of 1902, making them 120 years old this year. Inland Fisheries Ireland has published the book online this Read more…
The Fishery Watchtower is one of Galway’s most treasured architectural features and is also one of the city’s most recognisable historic landmarks. Built in 1852/53 by the Ashworth Brothers, the building is the only one of its kind in Ireland and was originally designed as a draft netting station. Draft Read more…
Good luck to our neighbours Druid theatre company as their production of Three Short Comedies by Sean O’Casey opens tonight in the Mick Lally Theatre here on the Lane ahead of a countrywide tour. Our picture shows some of the cast in rehearsal. Credit: Ste Murray | Photography & Design
The Hall of the Red Earl, a fascinating medieval archaeological site in the heart of Galway is now one of the city’s top visitor attractions. The site which is invigilated by Dúchas na Gaillime – Galway Civic Trust dates to the 13th century as is linked to the founding of Read more…
Galway Civic Trust would like to wish good luck to our neighbours at Druid Theatre with their production of 3 short Sean O Casey comedies which open here in Druid Lane this week ahead of a nationwide tour. Break legs, guys !
Local historian and Civic Trust member, William Henry, will launch his new book “Away With The Fairies” at a lunchtime concert tomorrow Tuesday November 23. The collection of stories of our supernatural traditions will be launched with the historical backdrop of Claregalway Castle and will feature music by the Contempo Read more…
Galway Civic Trust Opening Hours, Mon-Fri 9.30am – 4.30pm. Hall of the Red Earl, Druid Lane, Galway City. Dúchas na Gaillimhe – Galway Civic Trust, Heritage Organisation committed to protecting & enhancing Galway’s natural, built & cultural heritage.
The Circle of Life National Organ Donor Commemorative Garden is located in the beautifully sited seafront Quincentennial Park in Salthill overlooking Galway Bay and reflects the spirit of giving, the enduring legacy which defines the lives of organ donors. It is a special place of thanksgiving and commemoration, and through Read more…