Official launch of the Ballinasloe wonder wander trail. The launch will take place in the Ballinasloe Library (the lovely Church Gallery Space) on Friday 17th April at 11.30am Special thanks to Cllr Peter Keaveney who has kindly agreed to launch this event The trail is an excellent example of Read more…
Galway Grá Festival in Galway’s Latin Quarter Experience a jubilant fusion of love, culture, and visual art at the Galway Love Festival! Expected to return for its sixth year March 2026, this beloved celebration in Galway’s vibrant Latin Quarter, promises an array of enchanting experiences. From March 19th to 22nd, Read more…
Discover the vibrant and expressive work of artist Sara Kyne in People and Places, a special exhibition of original paintings celebrating character, atmosphere, and the stories found in everyday life. 📍 Hall of the Red Earl📅 March 11 – 27🎟 Free Admission Join us to experience a captivating collection that Read more…
“Heritage is not only found in our buildings and streets – it lives in the people who care for them. Across generations, women in Galway have quietly sustained the traditions, stories, and communities that give this city its unique spirit.”– Galway Civic Trust / Dúchas na Gaillimhe Today we celebrate Read more…
If you would like to find out more about this period in Galway, you can join the Galway Civic Trust / Dúchas na Gaillimhe on Thursday 12 March for a walking tour of the Famine in Galway. This tour commences at the Hall of the Red Earl, Druid Lane at Read more…
FAMINE IN GALWAY – A Walking Tour with Ian Brophy of Galway Civic Trust / Dúchas na Gaillimhe, at 12pm on Thursday 12 March.
On this day, 12 February, 1324, William ‘Liath’ de Burgo, the founder of the Franciscan Abbey in Galway, died. He was buried, not in the Franciscan Abbey in Galway; but in the Dominican Abbey at Athenry. William ‘liath’ or the ‘grey’ was a 1st cousin and right-hand man to Richard Read more…
Galway Civic Trust / Dúchas na Gaillimhe is deeply saddened by the passing of Dolores Collier, known to many as Delo. A founder member of the Trust in 1993, Delo served on the Board for many years and was a committed and valued supporter of its work. Her warmth, dedication Read more…
Invitation to U.S. Presidents Day and America 250 ceremony at JFK memorial in Eyre Sq Galway City on Friday 13 February.
Discover the rich and flowing history of Galway’s waterways in this documentary by Galway Civic Trust / Dúchas na Gaillimhe, narrated by local historian and tour guide Ian Brophy. From medieval canals and historic bridges to mills and water-powered industry, Galway’s waterways have shaped the city’s character for centuries. This Read more…