On 19 August, a small group gathered at the front door of the Franciscan Abbey on St. Francis Street, Galway City, for a special walking tour with historian Ian Brophy. From 2pm to 3:45pm, participants stepped behind the Abbey walls to uncover one of the city’s most overlooked historic treasures—a Read more…
Galway Civic Trust / Dúchas na Gaillimhe is delighted to announce First Impressions, an inspiring new art exhibition of impressionist works by Galway’s talented local artists. Hosted at the historic Hall of the Red Earl on Druid Lane, this free exhibition will run throughout the Autumn season, inviting the public Read more…
Our Peadar O’Dowd Memorial Day was an incredible celebration of history, music, and community. From moving talks to uplifting performances, the day truly honoured Peadar’s life and legacy. 🌊 His work continues with our weekly Waterways Tour – every Wednesday at 2pm, starting from the Hall of the Red Earl. Read more…
Skylight 47 Poetry Reading & Open Mic📍 Hall of the Red Earl, Custom House, Druid Lane, Galway City, H91 XV2C📅 Saturday, 23rd August 2025🕟 4:30 PM – approx. 5:45 PM Join Skylight 47 poetry magazine for a vibrant afternoon of poetry, celebrating the voices and stories that shape our cultural Read more…
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…
22 August, 2pm – 4pm St. Patrick’s Garrison Church Renmore Road, Galway H91 E22C Co. Galway – City Join Galway Civic Trust’s Ronan Harvey for a unique Heritage Week tour exploring the military heritage of Galway at St. Patrick’s Garrison Church and Renmore Barracks Military Museum (Dún Uí Mhaoilíosa). The Read more…
22 August, 11:30am – 1:30pm Hall of the Red Earl Custom House, Druid Lane, Galway, Ireland H91 XV2C Co. Galway – City Step back in time with Galway Civic Trust and guide Ian Brophy for a special Heritage Week tour through one of Galway’s most historic and evocative neighbourhoods – Read more…
21 August, 12pm – 1:45pm Hall of the Red Earl Custom House, Druid Lane, Galway, Ireland H91 XV2C Co. Galway – City Step into the shadows of the past with Declan O’Shea, local historian and guide, for Stones and Shadows: Secrets of Medieval Galway – a free, 90-minute walking tour Read more…
21 August, 2pm – 4pm Archway of Quadrangle, University of Galway Quadrangle, University of Galway, University Rd., Galway H91 TK33 Co. Galway – City Event Fully Booked as of 16 August 2025 Join Galway Civic Trust’s Emma Mulry and Ronan Harvey for a fascinating guided visit to the Zoology and Read more…
18, 20 August, 12:30pm – 2pm Hall of the Red Earl Druid Lane, Galway H91 XV2C Co. Galway – City Join local historian and storyteller Ronan Harvey for a captivating 90-minute walking tour through the heart of Galway City. “A Journey Through Galway, Past and Present” offers a free, immersive Read more…