Every Thursday in March the University of Galway’s School of Geography, Archaeology and Irish Studies will hold their lunchtime lecture series in the Education Room at Galway City Museum from 1pm until 1.50pm. There is no booking required for these lectures and admission is free. For more information contact event organiser, Joe Read more…
Come and learn the art of weaving and how to make your own St Brigid’s Cross and the history behind it. Drop in anytime from 10am – 4.30pm, all materials provided, cost only €5, schools, groups and individuals all welcome. No booking necessary! St Brigid’s Cross St.Brigid, also known Read more…
The #Herstory Galway illuminations taking place THIS FRIDAY, 27th January, will celebrate Brigid and the strength and spirit of Galway women. Legendary locals will be celebrated including Úna Taaffe, Ena McEntee, Biddy Ward, Lady Gregory, Nora Barnacle and Gort heroine Mara; with portraits by local artists Geraldine Kilmartin, Irene Naughton, Read more…
Winter Wonders at the Hall of the Red Earl Irish Patchwork Society, Western Branch Drop by The Hall of The Red Earl, Druid Lane, Galway to see the lovely seasonal exhibition of our members work, Winter Wonders. Thanks to #galwaycivictrust for kindly hosting us again. The Hall of The Red Earl is Read more…
Irish Patchwork Society, Western Branch Drop by The Hall of The Red Earl, Druid Lane, Galway to see the lovely seasonal exhibition of our members work, Winter Wonders. Thanks to #galwaycivictrust for kindly hosting us again. The Hall of The Red Earl is open from Monday to Friday 9.30 to Read more…
Letter to the editor of the Galway Advertiser, published Thursday 3rd November, 2022. Dear Editor, I am pleased to give you an update upon the current status of Galway Civic Trust / Dúchas na Gaillimhe, with regards to our recent progressions and successes during our post-pandemic operational phase. This includes Read more…
A promotional video from Galway Civic Trust / Dúchas na Gaillimhe, A charity committed to promoting and enhancing the heritage of Galway. There are 2 museums, one a medieval archaeological site, within a few minutes walk of each other. Fisheries Watchtower on Wolfe Tone Bridge and the Hall of Read more…
Galway Advertiser, Thu, Oct 13, 2022 Harps Together Lá na Cruite Harp Day 2022 takes place on Saturday October 15 with live and online events planned all over the world. For the sixth year in a row, Irish harpers extend a warm invitation to harpers everywhere to join with them Read more…
An unsuspecting modern day visitor to the Hall of the Red Earl meets visitors from the Medieval Past and is handed a set of Keys to safeguard and honour the Heritage of the people of Ireland. As part of Heritage Week 2022 – A Medieval reenactment held on Monday 15th Read more…
As part of Heritage Week 2022 – A Medieval reenactment held on Monday 15th August 2022, at the Hall of the Red Earl, Druid Lane, Galway. Appearing in the video are Maura Walsh (Recorder) and Natalie Surina (Early Irish Harp) from Galway Early Music. Sean Shiels and Martyn Merlehan Read more…