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St. Brigid’s Day – Folklore and Traditions
Folklore and Traditions of Ireland A brief outline of some of customs and traditions relating to the Feast of St. Brigid in Ireland.
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On this Day…16 January
On this day, 16 January, 1386, the salmon fishery of Galway was granted to Richard Parrys, burgess of Bristol; for two years, at twenty marks annually. Richard de Burgo and Henry Blake (a burgess of Galway) were commanded not to interfere with the fishery in any manner whatsoever. The Galway Read more…
History
Late Medieval Gaelic Identity and Innovation in the Burren Cathair Tradition
This essay examines the usage of Gaelic enclosed settlement types as habitations into the medieval period and evidence is provided from historical, archaeological and cartographic sources to support the view that ring-fort type enclosures were used by the Gaelic Irish as settlements well into the medieval and post-medieval periods. This Read more…
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A Brief History of Lynch’s Castle
Introduction Assumed to have been built during the late 15th or early 16th century, Lynch’s Castle is a significant piece of Galway city which seems to be missing from many maps of the time. The structure would have been built by the Lynch family before their influence decreased under Cromwell Read more…
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On this Day…1st November
On this day, 1 November, 1755, the Lisbon earthquake caused a 2-metre tsunami that hit the coast of Galway, causing some serious damage to the Spanish Arch section of the city walls of Galway. By Ian Brophy The earthquake, also known as the Great Lisbon earthquake,was a series of earthquakes Read more…
Events
William Henry – Tour of the Hall of the Red Earl
Hall of the Red Earl Custom House, Druid Lane Galway, H91 XV2C Saturday 9 November 2024 11am – 12pm Join us for a tour of the Hall of the Red Earl with local historian William Henry. William Henry is a storyteller, historian, and writer with over 25 books to his Read more…
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A Brief History of The Eglinton Canal
Introduction Taking four and a half years to complete, the Eglinton Canal was opened in 1852, by the Earl of Eglinton, to improve trading routes between Galway, Conamara and southern Mayo. This route would allow for the transfer of goods not only from Galway to these locations, but also from Read more…
Environment
A Remarkable 30th Anniversary Celebration of Galway Civic Trust / Dúchas na Gaillimhe
On Friday, August 23rd, the Galway Civic Trust / Dúchas na Gaillimhe celebrated its 30th anniversary with a day filled with engaging talks, captivating performances, and cultural showcases at the Mick Lally Theatre and the Hall of the Red Earl. The event was a true reflection of Galway’s rich heritage Read more…
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A Brief History of St. Augustine’s Well
Introduction First referenced in a pictorial map dated around 1651i,ii, St. Augustine’s Well is located on the shoreline of Lough Atalia. The well was documented in James Hardiman’s notes in the mid-1800s regarding an “extraordinary cure” which occurred at the site in 1673 and while there is uncertainty as to Read more…
Events
Galway Civic Trust 30 Year Anniversary Celebration
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. This special event promises a day full of engaging talks, Read more…