Sat 23 Aug 2025 18:00 – 19:00 The Mick Lally Theatre, H91 N5X9 Booking Link: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/galwaycivictrustdchasnagaillimhe Poet, author, and musician Gerard Hanberry brings the stories behind Ireland’s most cherished love songs to life in this moving and melodic presentation. Focusing on classic works such as On Raglan Road, Nancy Spain, Read more…
Sat 23 Aug 2025 15:00 – 16:00 The Mick Lally Theatre, H91 N5X9 Booking Link: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/galwaycivictrustdchasnagaillimhe Archaeologist Kieran O’Conor explores the story of Rindoon, a once-thriving Anglo-Norman town and castle complex in County Roscommon. Founded in the 13th century on the shores of Lough Ree, Rindoon was strategically Read more…
A New Walking Tour with Declan O’Shea – Every Thursday at 12 Noon Galway’s medieval past is etched into every cobbled lane and crumbling stone – but its secrets often lie in the shadows. Discover the layered past beneath Galway’s streets. The Galway Civic Trust presents Stones and Shadows: Secrets Read more…
On this International Women’s Day, March 8th, 2025, we celebrate the remarkable women who have shaped Galway’s rich heritage, as well as those who continue to contribute to our community today. From historical figures to contemporary leaders, their stories inspire and remind us of the vital role women play locally, Read more…
Folklore and Traditions of Ireland A brief outline of some of customs and traditions relating to the Feast of St. Brigid in Ireland.
Come along to the Hall of the Red Earl – Galway Civic Trust Office – Between 2.00 – 4.00 PM over the next couple of weeks and get your handmade St. Brigid’s Cross, or take part in one of our workshops and learn how to make your own! St.Brigid, also Read more…
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…
This essay examines traditional farm buildings as they apply to heritage and landscape, the psychology behind farmers mind-sets in relation to their desire to stay associated with the land when they reach retirement age and how EU legislations pertaining to agricultural heritage and landscape have evolved over recent decades. Examples Read more…
19, 21 August, 12:30pm – 1:45pm Hall of the Red Earl Druid Lane, Galway H91 XV2C Co. Galway – City Discover Medieval Galway: Free Guided Tours with Ronan Harvey Step back in time and explore the enchanting history of Galway with our special guided walking tour, “A Journey Through Galway Read more…
19 August, 11am – 12:30pm 19 August, 1:30pm – 3pm Martin Ryan Building University of Galway, University Road H91 TK33 Co. Galway – City The Zoology and Marine Biology Museum, in the Martin Ryan Building, is a hidden gem on the Campus of the University of Galway. This little museum Read more…