20 August, 2pm – 4pm Hall of the Red Earl Custom House, Druid Lane, Galway, Ireland H91 XV2C Co. Galway – City As part of Heritage Week 2025, Galway Civic Trust / Dúchas na Gaillimhe is delighted to announce the Read more…
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…
By Ian Brophy On this day, 4 August, 1818, Thomas Molineaux, a black African- American bare-knuckle boxer and ex-slave, died in the Band Hall in the Shambles Barracks in Galway city. Molineaux was born into slavery in the state Read more…
Evening Music Concert Saturday 22 August 2026 | 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM Mick Lally Theatre, Druid Lane, Galway Bring the day to a memorable close with an evening of music, song, and community as Galway Civic Trust celebrates the Read more…
Balancing Progress with Protection: Planning & the Preservation of Galway’s Archaeological Heritage John Olney Saturday 22 August 2026 | 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Mick Lally Theatre, Druid Lane, Galway As Galway continues to grow and develop, how do we Read more…
Preserving Personal Archives: Protecting Your Family History Kieran Hoare Saturday 22 August 2026 | 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Mick Lally Theatre, Druid Lane, Galway Every family has a story to tell. Photographs, letters, diaries, home movies, audio recordings, and Read more…
Scéalta Fiannaíochta, Folklore and Storytelling Traditions Máirín Mhic Lochlainn Saturday 22 August 2026 | 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Mick Lally Theatre, Druid Lane, Galway Experience one of Ireland’s oldest living traditions with award-winning seanchaí Máirín Mhic Lochlainn, one Read more…
The Famine: Galway’s Darkest Days William Henry Saturday 22 August 2026 | 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Mick Lally Theatre, Druid Lane, Galway Join renowned Galway historian, author, and storyteller William Henry for a compelling exploration of one of the Read more…
Film Screening: Ag Trasnú An Atlantaigh Dhuibh / Crossing the Black Atlantic Saturday 22 August 2026 | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Mick Lally Theatre, Druid Lane, Galway Join Galway Civic Trust for a special screening of the acclaimed 2017 Read more…
The Hall of the Red Earl Ronan Harvey Saturday 22 August 2026 | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Mick Lally Theatre, Druid Lane, Galway Discover the remarkable story of one of Galway’s most important medieval monuments in this fascinating talk Read more…
An Introduction to the Famine in Galway Ian Brophy Saturday 22 August 2026 | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Mick Lally Theatre, Druid Lane, Galway The Great Famine (1845–1852) transformed Ireland forever, leaving a profound impact on its people, landscape, Read more…
Religious Orders of Galway John Jennings Saturday 22 August 2026 | 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Mick Lally Theatre, Druid Lane, Galway For almost eight centuries, religious communities have played a central role in shaping the history, culture, education, and Read more…