23 August, 11am – 11:45am The Mick Lally Theatre Druid Lane, Galway H91 N5X9 Co. Galway – City In recent years, there has been a growing recognition of the unique cultural and historical value embedded in Ireland’s vernacular buildings. These structures, which once formed the backbone of rural Irish life, Read more…
23 August, 2pm – 2:45pm The Mick Lally Theatre Druid Ln., Galway H91 N5X9 Co. Galway – City Séagh Mac Siúrdáin, an independent advisor on sustainable seaweed management, introduces the term ‘seaplant’ alongside words like ‘sea spaghetti’ and ‘sea vegetable’. He explains how vital these plants are for the production Read more…
23 August, 5pm – 5:45pm The Mick Lally Theatre Druid Ln., Galway H91 N5X9 Co. Galway – City Gerry Hanberry presents a heartfelt talk covering fourteen well-known Irish love songs through the centuries. The discussion will include the stories behind such great contemporary songs as Thin Lizzy’s “Sarah,” Mick Hanly’s Read more…
23 August, 3pm – 3:45pm The Mick Lally Theatre Druid Ln., Galway H91 N5X9 Co. Galway – City Chief archaeologist Dominic Delaney will share the exciting discoveries and historical significance of the Hall of the Red Earl, a fascinating medieval archaeological site in the heart of Galway that is now Read more…
23 August, 6pm – 7pm The Mick Lally Theatre Druid Ln., Galway H91 N5X9 Co. Galway – City FREE EVENT – OPEN MIC Join Skylight 47 poets for an enjoyable evening of poetry celebrating the rich cultural heritage of the West of Ireland. Each of the poets will read works Read more…
23 August, 7pm – 9pm The Mick Lally Theatre Druid Ln., Galway H91 N5X9 Co. Galway – City The evening concludes with a vibrant music event featuring performances by Cór na dTreabh (Choir of the Tribes), Dúo Galeón, and the talented musician Bernard Naughton, known for his captivating performances and Read more…
Join us for a memorable day as we celebrate three decades of the Galway Civic Trust / Dúchas na Gaillimhe! Our 30 Year Anniversary Celebration will be held at the Mick Lally Theatre, Druid Lane, Galway, on Friday, 23 August. This special event promises a day full of engaging talks, Read more…
By Ian Brophy, Galway Civic Trust On this day, 29 July, 1326, Richard de Burgo, the ‘Red Earl’, died at Athassel Priory in Co. Tipperary, and was buried there. Athassel Priory was founded by the Augustinians under the patronage of William de Burgo, sometime in the late 1100’s. William de Read more…
By Ian Brophy On this day, 15 June, 1919, a plane landed in a bog outside Clifden, Co. Galway. It sluggishly came to a stop, up-ended, and took a nose-dive. This most inhospitable, barren landscape – Derrigimlagh Bog – was already the home of the first transatlantic wireless station. Read more…
Heritage Week will run from 17 – 25 August 2024 Stay Tuned for all Details of our planned Events to be posted over coming weeks. Remember to Bookmark our website and check back frequently! How Time Flies! A Flashback to Heritage Week 2022 Opening with Mayor Clodagh Higgins and MEP Read more…