On Wednesday, 24th May 2023, we had the pleasure of a visit from Patrick J Conneely Sr., known also as the ‘Irish Skipper’. Patrick spent his life as a merchant mariner, now retired and living in Plymouth, Massachusetts, he writes poetry about his life’s experiences. Below are four videos showing Read more…
They will take place from that date every Tuesday and Thursday until the end of September. The tour starts at 2pm from the Hall of the Red Earl on Druid Lane and has a duration of approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. The tours are free, however, donations will gladly Read more…
The #Herstory Galway illuminations taking place THIS FRIDAY, 27th January, will celebrate Brigid and the strength and spirit of Galway women. Legendary locals will be celebrated including Úna Taaffe, Ena McEntee, Biddy Ward, Lady Gregory, Nora Barnacle and Gort heroine Mara; with portraits by local artists Geraldine Kilmartin, Irene Naughton, Read more…
Letter to the editor of the Galway Advertiser, published Thursday 3rd November, 2022. Dear Editor, I am pleased to give you an update upon the current status of Galway Civic Trust / Dúchas na Gaillimhe, with regards to our recent progressions and successes during our post-pandemic operational phase. This includes Read more…
A promotional video from Galway Civic Trust / Dúchas na Gaillimhe, A charity committed to promoting and enhancing the heritage of Galway. There are 2 museums, one a medieval archaeological site, within a few minutes walk of each other. Fisheries Watchtower on Wolfe Tone Bridge and the Hall of Read more…
Galway Advertiser, Thu, Oct 13, 2022 Harps Together Lá na Cruite Harp Day 2022 takes place on Saturday October 15 with live and online events planned all over the world. For the sixth year in a row, Irish harpers extend a warm invitation to harpers everywhere to join with them Read more…
As part of Heritage Week 2022 – A Medieval reenactment held on Monday 15th August 2022, at the Hall of the Red Earl, Druid Lane, Galway. Appearing in the video are Maura Walsh (Recorder) and Natalie Surina (Early Irish Harp) from Galway Early Music. Sean Shiels and Martyn Merlehan Read more…
HeritageWeek.ie 13 – 20 August, 10:30am – 5pm Corrib Lacemakers The Fisheries Watchtower Museum Wolfe Tone Bridge, Galway Co. Galway – City Is mian le Lasadóirí na Coiribe oidhreacht na tíre a chaomhnú agus is cuid luachmhar dár n-oidhreacht í an lasadóireacht. For Heritage Week, the Corrib Lacemakers, are Read more…
FREE Guided Walks of Medieval Galway every Tuesday and Thursday at 2pm. Meet at the Hall of the Red Earl in Druid Lane. Tour Guide; Brendan McGlinchey. Phone: 086 3273349 Hall of the Red Earl Custom House, Druid Lane Galway, Ireland H91 XV2C Tel: 091 Read more…
Galway Early Music Festival Music in the Red Earl’s Hall Galway Early Music Saturday May 28th Starts at 11:30am The Red Earl’s Hall Free performances in the archeological remains of the Red Earl’s Hall. The remains of the original de Burgo Hall were uncovered in 1997 when work began Read more…