David Beattie’s Tokens is a new artwork commissioned for TULCA, produced from redundant car parts and exploring the value of waste material in a carbon-based society. A series of small spherical sculptures are the result of Beattie’s smelting and extraction of precious metals from catalytic converters in automobiles. Tokens also Read more…
Hall of the Red Earl Custom House, Druid Lane Galway, H91 XV2C Saturday 9 November 2024 11am – 12pm Join us for a tour of the Hall of the Red Earl with local historian William Henry. William Henry is a storyteller, historian, and writer with over 25 books to his Read more…
Highlights from Lá na Cruite, Harp Day 2024 at Red Earl’s Hall, Saturday 19 October 2024. Featuring poet Mairin Ni Dhonnchadha, harpers Kathleen Loughnane and Catriona Cannon. Included a ‘Hands on Harps’ taster session. As our national emblem and a symbol of our cultural heritage, the Irish harp has long Read more…
C Come along to the Hall of the Red Earl and view a selection of original paintings by local artists. Exhibit is open to Public, Monday – Friday, 9.30am – 4.30pm for the Autumn Season. Hall of the Red Earl, Custom House, Druid Lane, Galway.
Today 11.30am – 1.00pm at Hall of the Red Earl, Druid Lane, Galway Civic Trust / Dúchas na Gaillimhe
Free Event – Lá na Cruite, Harp Day 2024 SATURDAY, 19th OCTOBER 11.30 AM – 1.00 PM The Red Earl’s Hall, Druid Lane, Galway Harp and Bard: Kathleen Loughnane, Catriona Cannon. As our national emblem and a symbol of our cultural heritage, the Irish harp has long been cherished Read more…
Introduction Taking four and a half years to complete, the Eglinton Canal was opened in 1852, by the Earl of Eglinton, to improve trading routes between Galway, Conamara and southern Mayo. This route would allow for the transfer of goods not only from Galway to these locations, but also from 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…
Introduction First referenced in a pictorial map dated around 1651i,ii, St. Augustine’s Well is located on the shoreline of Lough Atalia. The well was documented in James Hardiman’s notes in the mid-1800s regarding an “extraordinary cure” which occurred at the site in 1673 and while there is uncertainty as to 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…