Booking is now open for our Halloween evening at the Hall of the Red Earl! On Friday 30 October, Galway Civic Trust presents two talks exploring folklore, mythology, symbolism and mystery in the atmospheric surroundings of the Hall. 6.00pm – Animal Symbolism in Ancient Ireland Ronan Harvey Explore the meanings Read more…
Join Cór na dTreabh and friends for A Night for Galway Hospice, an evening of music and community in support of Galway Hospice. Featuring The Young Kelly Family (traditional musicians), Padraig Connaughton (classical singer), Mick Brown (folk singer), and the Cór na dTreabh Community Choir, the evening promises a wonderful Read more…
Something is coming to the Hall of the Red Earl this Halloween… Join Galway Civic Trust on Friday 30 October 2026 for a special evening of folklore, mythology and mystery at the Peadar O’Dowd Gallery. We have two fascinating talks exploring the ways in which people have understood the natural Read more…
This Halloween, Galway Civic Trust invites you to an evening exploring one of the most intriguing figures in folklore. Lilith. Demon. Legend. Adam’s first wife. Witch. Modern symbol of independence. But how did this mysterious figure acquire so many identities — and was Lilith really the first witch? Join us Read more…
We’re delighted to welcome a new exhibition by Arthur Rosa and Vieux Patinaeh to the Peadar O’Dowd Gallery at the Hall of the Red Earl. The exhibition opens this evening, Friday 18 September, at 7pm, with music by Shine On Time. Come along, meet the artists, enjoy the music and Read more…
Galway Civic Trust – A Celebration of Heritage 2026 Heritage Week 2026 was a wonderful opportunity for Galway Civic Trust to celebrate the many different forms of heritage that make our city and region so special. From historic buildings and archaeological sites to waterways, military history, scientific collections, music, poetry, Read more…
Galway Urban Sketchers Exhibition Opens September 1st The Galway Urban Sketchers collective is delighted to announce its upcoming exhibition, running from 1 – 15 September 2026 in the Peadar O’Dowd Gallery at The Hall of the Red Earl, Galway City. The exhibition will showcase a vibrant collection of sketches capturing the 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 of Virginia in the USA in 1784,before securing his freedom 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 living traditions that continue to enrich our cultural heritage. 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 ensure that the archaeological remains of its past are protected Read more…