Celebrate Lá na Cruite | Harp Day at the Hall of the Red Earl On Saturday, 18th October 2025, Galway Civic Trust is delighted to celebrate Lá na Cruite | Harp Day, a national day dedicated to Ireland’s iconic musical heritage. At 11.00 AM, join us in the Hall of Read more…
Galway’s Waterways – Medieval Galway Tour On Saturday, 18 October 2025, at 2.30 PM, we invite you to take part in a special guided tour and presentation exploring Galway’s Waterways and Medieval Heritage, led by Ian Brophy and Declan O’Shea of Galway Civic Trust. Depending on the weather, this will Read more…
This year’s Heritage Week was a wonderful celebration of Galway’s stories — past and present — as we explored the theme “Exploring Our Foundations.” Across the city, from hidden graveyards to digital museums, each event offered a new way to connect with the people, places, and traditions that have shaped Read more…
Over the past months, the Hall of the Red Earl has been buzzing with creativity, storytelling, and community — hosting a series of remarkable events that celebrated art in all its forms. In April 2025, visitors were invited to step inside The Telephone Exchange, a unique digital literary installation created Read more…
From Thursday 25 September to Friday 3 October 2025, the Hall of the Red Earl on Druid Lane came alive with the vibrant spirit of the Misleór Festival — a week-long celebration honouring the creativity, resilience, and traditions of nomadic cultures. Through art, music, storytelling, and community gatherings, Misleór offered Read more…
Thursday 25 Sept – Friday 3 Oct, 2025 – at Hall of the Red Earl, Druid Ln., ~ Misleór Festival celebrates the rich heritage of nomadic cultures ~ View this post on Instagram A post shared by Galway Civic Trust (@civictrustgalway) Follow Misleór on Facebook: Misleór Follow @galwaycivictrustexhibitions on Read more…
On 19 August, a small group gathered at the front door of the Franciscan Abbey on St. Francis Street, Galway City, for a special walking tour with historian Ian Brophy. From 2pm to 3:45pm, participants stepped behind the Abbey walls to uncover one of the city’s most overlooked historic treasures—a Read more…
Galway Civic Trust / Dúchas na Gaillimhe is delighted to announce First Impressions, an inspiring new art exhibition of impressionist works by Galway’s talented local artists. Hosted at the historic Hall of the Red Earl on Druid Lane, this free exhibition will run throughout the Autumn season, inviting the public Read more…
Our Peadar O’Dowd Memorial Day was an incredible celebration of history, music, and community. From moving talks to uplifting performances, the day truly honoured Peadar’s life and legacy. 🌊 His work continues with our weekly Waterways Tour – every Wednesday at 2pm, starting from the Hall of the Red Earl. Read more…
Skylight 47 Poetry Reading & Open Mic📍 Hall of the Red Earl, Custom House, Druid Lane, Galway City, H91 XV2C📅 Saturday, 23rd August 2025🕟 4:30 PM – approx. 5:45 PM Join Skylight 47 poetry magazine for a vibrant afternoon of poetry, celebrating the voices and stories that shape our cultural Read more…