As the year draws to a close, all of us at Galway Civic Trust / Dúchas na Gaillimhe would like to extend our warmest wishes to our members, supporters, volunteers and friends across the city and beyond. Christmas is a time to pause and reflect on the places, stories and Read more…
Galway Civic Trust is delighted to share that we will be collecting for Down Syndrome Ireland’s Christmas Jumper Day Appeal next Thursday, December 11th, at the Hall of the Red Earl. We are thrilled to welcome back this heart-warming December tradition – one that brings community spirit to the forefront Read more…
Weaving A Tale Jennifer Allen Art Exhibition at the Hall of the Red Earl, Druid Lane December 1st To December 23rd Jennifer Allen, a self-taught artist based in Limerick, specialises in white pencil drawings. Her work is created solely by using white pencil on black paper, layering up elements Read more…
Introduction While a “causeway” (raised road) now exists connecting Mutton Island to the mainland, this was not always the casei. Despite its (the causeway’s) recency, the island itself has had an extensive history in Galway dating back at least to colonisation efforts by the Anglo-Normans entering into the region around Read more…
Galway Urban Sketchers Exhibition Opens November 10th The Galway Urban Sketchers collective is delighted to announce its upcoming exhibition, running from 10 November to 24 November 2025 at The Hall of the Red Earl, Galway City. The exhibition will showcase a vibrant collection of sketches capturing the beauty and character Read more…
CELT WORKSHOPS NOVEMBER 2026 – Join us for an informative and inspiring learning journey during the month of November with a number of one day Traditional Craft workshops with CELT Tutors and with some of our favourite guests – taking place at the Slieve Aughty Centre, Kylebrack, Loughrea, Co. Read more…
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…