Published: April 1st, 2026 Galway Civic Trust is delighted to unveil an innovative new pilot scheme aimed at addressing one of the city’s most enduring challenges: traffic congestion in the historic core. Introducing… The Medieval Mobility Initiative™. Drawing inspiration from Galway’s rich medieval heritage, this ambitious plan proposes a return Read more…
Help to make your community a happier, healthier place! Galway City Council is offering grants through the Healthy Ireland Programme to support projects that promote health & well-being in your local community! Grant Funding: • Minimum: €1,000 • Maximum: €5,000 If your project is aimed at improving the health and Read more…
21 August, 2pm – 3:30pm Hall of the Red Earl Druid Lane, Galway H91 XV2C Co. Galway – City A free guided tour of Galway City’s Waterways, starting at the Hall of the Red Earl and taking approximately 90 minutes to visit spots along the city’s waterway’s. As this is Read more…
Join us for a Musical Trail with Galeon Ensemble as they meander the medieval streets of Galway, filling the air with the sounds of the European Renaissance on Saturday 1st June Complete with traditional costume and multiple instruments, welcome this talented Ukrainian musical duo in their first performance here at Read more…
Every Wednesday at 2.00pm, commencing at Hall of the Red Earl Hall of the Red Earl Custom House, Druid Lane, Galway, Ireland H91 XV2C Co. Galway – City Galway Civic Trust will be running a series of free guided tours of Galway City’s Waterways during the summer months 2024. These Read more…
16 August, 2pm – 4pm 17 August, 2pm – 4pm 18 August, 10am – 12pm Hall of the Red Earl Custom House, Druid Lane, Galway, Ireland H91 XV2C Co. Galway – City Galway Civic Trust will be running a series of free guided tours of Galway City’s Waterways during Read more…
@Galway City Council will confer the Freedom of the City of Galway on local women Patricia Burke Brogan and the late Ena McEntee at a ceremony this Friday. Both women are being honoured for their involvement in the Magdalen Laundry. Patricia’s award winning play “Eclipsed” was one of the first Read more…
Three representatives of Galway Civic Trust were fortunate to accompany the Heritage Officer for Galway City Council, Jim Higgins, last Thursday 12th May, on a field walk of Barna Woods and Rusheen Bay. This area is rich in archaeological heritage, dating from the Mesolithic with evidence of shell middens, right Read more…