FREE Guided Walks of Medieval Galway every Tuesday and Thursday at 2pm. Meet at the Hall of the Red Earl in Druid Lane. No Need to Book a Place, just show up at 2.00pm Tuesday or Thursday! In case Read more…
Every Wednesday at 2.00pm, commencing at Hall of the Red Earl Hall of the Red Earl Custom House, Druid Lane, Galway, Ireland H91 XV2C Co. Galway – City Galway Civic Trust will be running a series of free guided tours Read more…
National Biodiversity Week. 16-25 May, 2025. National Biodiversity Week is celebrated each year to showcase our natural surroundings and our wildlife. It is an opportunity to explore the wildlife in our area and to connect with nature. In our ongoing Read more…
Brittany Festival | 9–18 May | Galway Celebrating 50 years of Galway–Lorient twinning & friendship! 10 days of Breton & Irish music, dance, sailing, food, culture — and fun! Check out some of the events below and grab your tickets Read more…
The Telephone Exchange 8th – 13th April 2025 Wednesday – Sunday: 12:00pm–7:00pm Hall of the Red Earl / Free Ticketed Immerse yourself in this digital literary installation produced exclusively for Cúirt International Festival of Literature. Take a chance, dial a Read more…
In an astonishing turn of events, archaeologists working with Galway Civic Trust have uncovered what appears to be a long-lost secret tunnel running beneath the iconic Spanish Arch. This remarkable discovery, believed to date back to the 17th century, is Read more…
We are thrilled to announce that in 2024, the Hall of the Red Earl welcomed over 27,000 visitors, marking a significant milestone in our ongoing mission to preserve and promote Galway’s rich heritage. This remarkable achievement reflects the growing interest Read more…
On this International Women’s Day, March 8th, 2025, we celebrate the remarkable women who have shaped Galway’s rich heritage, as well as those who continue to contribute to our community today. From historical figures to contemporary leaders, their stories inspire Read more…
On this day, 2 March, 1842, the Galway Workhouse opened its doors. The first person to be admitted was an old and infirm man. By Ian Brophy The new workhouse, built in 1839-1841, was built on an 8-acre site at Read more…
Irish Patchwork Society, Western Branch We are pleased to present an exhibition of our members work. ‘Ireland’ is a celebration of all things Irish through the eyes of our members. Please call into the Hall of The Red Earl to Read more…
STUDIO 8 Galway is a communal studio in the heart of Galway, Our studio is a melting pot of diverse artistic talents, bringing together passionate individuals who specialise in oil Painting, sculpture, video art, collage and performance. At the core Read more…
On this day, 21 February, 1317, Richard de Burgo; the ‘Red Earl’, was imprisoned in Dublin Castle, after he was arrested by order of the Mayor of Dublin; as it was believed he was conspiring with the invading Scottish forces Read more…