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. 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 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 – 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 Read more…
Musical Trail with Galeon Ensemble, Galway City, Saturday 1st June Musical Trail with Galeon Ensemble as they meandered the medieval streets of Galway, filling the air with the sounds of the European Renaissance on Saturday 1st June 😍🎼 Complete with Read more…
Join us for a Musical Trail with Galeon Ensemble as they meander the medieval streets of Galway, filling the air with the sounds of the European Renaissance on Saturday 1st June Complete with traditional costume and multiple instruments, welcome this Read more…
Nestled in the heart of Galway, the Hall of the Red Earl offers visitors a unique glimpse into the medieval past of this vibrant city. This archaeological site, once the bustling seat of the powerful De Burgo family, stands as 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…
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…
The Mick Lally Theatre Humanity Dick: A Tale of Beasts and Bullets Seán Leonard 14 – 15 June 2024 8pm Tickets €20 / €16 concession Humanity Dick commemorates the 200th anniversary of the world’s first SPCA in London, a landmark Read more…