GalwayEarlyMusic1996 Captain Moreno has just arrived in Galway (his favourite city) with a load of wine. He invites you, his fellow sailor, to see a bit of the city. As you walk around the city, you hear music that is happening in various places. You are listening to audio Read more…
National Heritage Week 2024 will take place from 17th-25th August 2024. This year we will celebrate the theme of “Connections, Routes & Networks”. What is the theme about? The theme of Connections, Routes and Networks invites you to explore the links between people and communities, to look at what Read more…
St.Brigid, also known as “Mary of the Gael”, is an abbess and patroness of Ireland. She is furthermore the founder of the first Irish monastery in County Kildare, Ireland. Born in Dundalk in 450 AD, St Brigid is accredited with first creating the unique cross which bears her name. This cross is normally Read more…
For it was on a Tuesday, a cold day; there was a bite in the air. He requested an extra garment to protect him from the chill in the air; lest the crowd see him shivering and mistake it for cowardice. He left his home and was escorted to Whitehall, Read more…
On 6 December we mark the Feast Day of St. Nicholas (of Myra). St. Nicholas of Myra was a 4th-century bishop of Greek descent from Myra, now in Turkey. Relatively little is known about the life of Nicholas. While on a visit to the Holy Land, a storm almost destroyed Read more…
Welcome to Galway City, where history meets enchantment! Join us on a fascinating tour as we explore the hidden gems that lie along the waterways of this vibrant city. On Thursday 7th December, starting at 12pm from the iconic Hall of the Red Earl, prepare to embark on a Read more…
📣 Attention all quilt enthusiasts and art lovers! Get ready to be swept away by the exquisite beauty of the Irish Patchwork Society – Western Branch Winter Quilt Exhibition! 🧵✨ Step into the enchanting world of quilting as the Hall of the Red Earl, nestled in the heart of Druid Read more…
IRISH PATCHWORK SOCIETY – WESTERN BRANCH WINTER QUILT EXHIBITION The Hall Of The Red Earl, Druid Lane, Galway Monday 27th November – Friday 15th December
Highlights from National Harp Day on SATURDAY, 21st OCTOBER 2023 3-4 PM The Red Earl’s Hall, Druid Lane, Galway Harp and Bard: Kathleen Loughnane, Catriona Cannon, and guest Máirín Ní Dhonncha. The theme of our 2023 harp day celebration is Meanma; the morale, the spirit and the pride that harpers have Read more…
SATURDAY, 21st OCTOBER 3-4 PM The Red Earl’s Hall, Druid Lane Harp and Bard: Kathleen Loughnane, Catriona Cannon, and guest Máirín Ní Dhonncha. Lá na Cruite | Harp Day takes place this year on Saturday 21st October 2023 with performances, workshops, talks and taster sessions planned across Ireland and beyond, involving Read more…