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…
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…
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…
23 August, 10am – 10:45am The Mick Lally Theatre Druid Lane, Galway H91 N5X9 Co. Galway – City Ian Brophy will provide an insightful exploration of Lough Corrib and its environs through the perspective of “Connections, Routes & Networks,” the theme of National Heritage Week 2024. This theme invites us Read more…
23 August, 11am – 11:45am The Mick Lally Theatre Druid Lane, Galway H91 N5X9 Co. Galway – City In recent years, there has been a growing recognition of the unique cultural and historical value embedded in Ireland’s vernacular buildings. These structures, which once formed the backbone of rural Irish life, Read more…
23 August, 2pm – 2:45pm The Mick Lally Theatre Druid Ln., Galway H91 N5X9 Co. Galway – City Séagh Mac Siúrdáin, an independent advisor on sustainable seaweed management, introduces the term ‘seaplant’ alongside words like ‘sea spaghetti’ and ‘sea vegetable’. He explains how vital these plants are for the production Read more…
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…
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…
Galway County Biodiversity Office Happy National Biodiversity Week 2024! The opening event of our programme will see John Lusby from Biodiversity Ireland give a talk on the Breeding Birds of Connemara in the Community Centre in Roundstone. You will hear about how the surrounding land supports Golden Plover, Curlew, Merlin, Read more…
By Ian Brophy, Galway Civic Trust On this day, 23 April, 1937, a Salmon was caught in the traps on the Galway Fishery. This specimen fish weighed in at 43 lbs, was 4 ft in length and 27 inches in girth. The Galway Fishery is a severed (several) Read more…