Introduction After the Ashworth brothers Thomas and Edmund acquired the Galway Fishery in 1852 for £5,000, they promptly began construction on the now-iconic landmark known as the Fishery Watchtower/Tower Station/Salmon House until it was completed in 1853i,ii,iii. This would be the world’s first commercial salmon fisheryiv. Standing three stories tall, 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…
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…
Sat 23 Aug 2025 16:00 – 17:00 The Mick Lally Theatre, H91 N5X9 Booking Link: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/galwaycivictrustdchasnagaillimhe Paul Walsh offers a guided journey through Galway’s evolving urban landscape, using historical maps, images, and documents to trace the physical and social development of the city over time. This talk charts how Read more…
Sat 23 Aug 2025 12:00 – 13:00 The Mick Lally Theatre, H91 N5X9 Booking Link: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/galwaycivictrustdchasnagaillimhe Ronan Harvey examines the development of Galway’s fortified architecture within the broader European landscape. Through an analysis of towers, town walls, and castle features, Harvey shows how Galway’s medieval structures were Read more…
Sat 23 Aug 2025 10:00 – 11:00 The Mick Lally Theatre, H91 N5X9 Booking Link: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/galwaycivictrustdchasnagaillimhe Historian and Galway Civic Trust guide Ian Brophy leads an in-depth exploration of the city’s physical and cultural foundations. This presentation traces Galway’s earliest development — from pre-Norman settlement to its emergence as a Read more…
Sat 23 Aug 2025 09:00 – 10:00 The Mick Lally Theatre, H91 N5X9 Booking Link: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/galwaycivictrustdchasnagaillimhe Marek Sztendel, a Fáilte Ireland Regional Tour Guide and long-time Galway taxi driver, offers an insightful and personal exploration of Galway through the eyes of the Polish community. This unique presentation brings together Read more…
A New Walking Tour with Declan O’Shea – Every Thursday at 12 Noon Galway’s medieval past is etched into every cobbled lane and crumbling stone – but its secrets often lie in the shadows. Discover the layered past beneath Galway’s streets. The Galway Civic Trust presents Stones and Shadows: Secrets Read more…
Brittany Festival | 9–18 May | Galway Celebrating 50 years of Galway–Lorient twinning & friendship! 10 days of Breton & Irish music, dance, sailing, food, culture — and fun! Check out some of the events below and grab your tickets for the best Fest Noz Galway’s ever seen with Ampouailh Read more…
In an astonishing turn of events, archaeologists working with Galway Civic Trust have uncovered what appears to be a long-lost secret tunnel running beneath the iconic Spanish Arch. This remarkable discovery, believed to date back to the 17th century, is causing a buzz among historians and treasure hunters alike. Early Read more…