On Friday, 24 July 2026, Galway Civic Trust / Dúchas na Gaillimhe formally honoured one of Galway’s most beloved historians, educators, and cultural advocates by renaming the exhibition space at the Hall of the Red Earl as the Peadar O’Dowd Gallery. The ceremony marked a significant moment in Galway’s cultural Read more…
Today, Mayor Helen Ogbu addressed guests at the Hall of the Red Earl as Galway Civic Trust officially announced the renaming of its exhibition space as the Peadar O’Dowd Gallery, honouring the renowned historian, educator, and champion of Galway’s heritage. In her remarks, the Mayor reflected on Peadar O’Dowd’s lasting Read more…
By Ian Brophy Heritage Week 2026. Heritage Week celebrates our built, cultural and natural heritage. This year, we celebrate ‘Heritage at Risk’. To mark the occasion, there will be a guided Nature Walk in Cregduff, Cloonboo, Co. Galway on Sunday 16 August. I hope to introduce you to some of Read more…
Friday, 24 July 2026 | 3:00 PMHall of the Red Earl, Custom House, Druid Lane, Galway Galway Civic Trust / Dúchas na Gaillimhe is honoured to announce that the exhibition room at the Hall of the Red Earl will be officially renamed the Peadar O’Dowd Gallery at a special ceremony Read more…
By Ian Brophy On this day, 1 July, 1816, the foundation stone for the new parish Catholic Church was laid on the corner of Abbeygate Street Lower and Middle Street. The foundation stone was laid on the site of an old 1752 church. At the time, the Penal Laws forbade Read more…
UNBROKEN An Exhibition of New Work by Jennifer Allen Hall of the Red Earl, Galway1st – 24th July 2026 Galway Civic Trust is delighted to present Unbroken, a powerful new solo exhibition by Limerick artist Jennifer Allen, whose distinctive white-on-black pencil drawings have captivated audiences across Ireland and beyond. Working Read more…
By Galway Walking Festival Friday, June 19 • 11 AM – 4 PM Get Tickets Here.. Join us in celebrating James Joyce and Nora Barnacle love story with a series of special events across Galway City. Nora Barnacle, Galway-born and forever entwined with the story of James Joyce, was his Read more…
Hy-Brasail: Isle of the Blest An exhibition of new photographs by Drew Leventhal 4–26 June 2026 Hall of the Red Earl, Druid Lane, Galway The mythical island of Hy-Brasail lies hidden somewhere off Ireland’s west coast. Appearing on maps for centuries yet never conclusively found, it remains a phantom land Read more…
Churches of Galway Tour Join Galway Civic Trust guide John Jennings for a captivating walk through the spiritual heart of Galway City. From the legacy of John F. Kennedy and Pádraig Pearse to the Door of Mercy, miraculous paintings, heavenly hounds, ancient relics, and the image of the Virgin Mary Read more…
In recognition of National Famine Memorial Day today, Ireland Reaching Out (IrelandXO), in partnership with Alison, announced the launch of The Great Irish Famine: History, Diaspora, and Global Legacy — a free online educational course designed to bring one of Ireland’s most defining historical experiences to audiences around the world. Read more…