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…
Sat 23 Aug 2025 19:00 – 21:30 The Mick Lally Theatre, H91 N5X9 Booking Link: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/galwaycivictrustdchasnagaillimhe Evening Music Concert – Peadar O’Dowd Memorial Day 📍 Mick Lally Theatre, Druid Lane, Galway 🗓️ Saturday, 23 August | 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM As part of the Peadar O’Dowd Memorial Day, Read more…
By Ian Brophy On this day, 23 June, St. John’s Eve; the fishermen of the Claddagh village elected their ‘King’ each year. The Claddagh people would celebrate the election of their ‘King’ by parading through the town preceded by men carrying bundles of reeds tied to the ends of poles which Read more…
On this day, 2 March, 1842, the Galway Workhouse opened its doors. The first person to be admitted was an old and infirm man. By Ian Brophy The new workhouse, built in 1839-1841, was built on an 8-acre site at the west side of the Newcastle Road in Galway; a Read more…
On this day, 21 February, 1317, Richard de Burgo; the ‘Red Earl’, was imprisoned in Dublin Castle, after he was arrested by order of the Mayor of Dublin; as it was believed he was conspiring with the invading Scottish forces of Robert and Edward Bruce. By Ian Brophy Richard 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.
Highlights from Lá na Cruite, Harp Day 2024 at Red Earl’s Hall, Saturday 19 October 2024. Featuring poet Mairin Ni Dhonnchadha, harpers Kathleen Loughnane and Catriona Cannon. Included a ‘Hands on Harps’ taster session. As our national emblem and a symbol of our cultural heritage, the Irish harp has long Read more…
Today 11.30am – 1.00pm at Hall of the Red Earl, Druid Lane, Galway Civic Trust / Dúchas na Gaillimhe
Free Event – Lá na Cruite, Harp Day 2024 SATURDAY, 19th OCTOBER 11.30 AM – 1.00 PM The Red Earl’s Hall, Druid Lane, Galway Harp and Bard: Kathleen Loughnane, Catriona Cannon. As our national emblem and a symbol of our cultural heritage, the Irish harp has long been cherished Read more…
By Ian Brophy, Galway Civic Trust On this day, 29 July, 1326, Richard de Burgo, the ‘Red Earl’, died at Athassel Priory in Co. Tipperary, and was buried there. Athassel Priory was founded by the Augustinians under the patronage of William de Burgo, sometime in the late 1100’s. William de Read more…