The Galway Corporation Annual Report Series – Disclaimer In 1991, the Galway Corporation released its first annual reporti. These give details on the local councillors and city planner of the time and discuss (past, present and future) projects across Galway city. This series of blog posts will discuss some of 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…
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…
Nora Barnacle (born 21 or 22 March 1884 in Galway, died 10 April 1951 in Zurich ) was the partner, and later wife of the writer James Joyce . She is considered the model for Molly Bloom in Ulysses, James Joyce’s major work, and also for the Galway experiences of Gretta Conroy in the Joyce short story, ‘The Dead.’ Nora Barnacle would go on Read more…
We will have a launch event in St.Nicholas’ Collegiate Church at 10:30am, so feel free to pop in, and we will also be on Eyre Square at 2:00pm for pop up activities and tours. The free trails maps will be available to download at www.GalwayCity.ie or you can pick Read more…
Step into one of the most defining and devastating periods of Irish history on this powerful guided walking tour through Galway City. Led by historian Ian Brophy of Galway Civic Trust / Dúchas na Gaillimhe, this experience explores the local impact of the Great Famine (1845–1850) and how it shaped Read more…
Published: April 1st, 2026 Galway Civic Trust is delighted to unveil an innovative new pilot scheme aimed at addressing one of the city’s most enduring challenges: traffic congestion in the historic core. Introducing… The Medieval Mobility Initiative™. Drawing inspiration from Galway’s rich medieval heritage, this ambitious plan proposes a return 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…
FAMINE IN GALWAY – A Walking Tour with Ian Brophy of Galway Civic Trust / Dúchas na Gaillimhe, at 12pm on Thursday 12 March.
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…