Over the past months, the Hall of the Red Earl has been buzzing with creativity, storytelling, and community — hosting a series of remarkable events that celebrated art in all its forms. In April 2025, visitors were invited to step inside The Telephone Exchange, a unique digital literary installation created Read more…
Galway Civic Trust / Dúchas na Gaillimhe is delighted to announce First Impressions, an inspiring new art exhibition of impressionist works by Galway’s talented local artists. Hosted at the historic Hall of the Red Earl on Druid Lane, this free exhibition will run throughout the Autumn season, inviting the public Read more…
Sat 23 Aug 2025 17:00 – 18:00 The Mick Lally Theatre, H91 N5X9 Booking Link: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/galwaycivictrustdchasnagaillimhe Dominic Delany, archaeologist and former lead on the Hall of the Red Earl excavation project, presents a behind-the-scenes look at one of Galway’s most significant archaeological sites. Discovered in the 1990s and Read more…
As part of their 50th anniversary celebrations, Druid Theatre has partnered with Galway Civic Trust to present a unique exhibition in one of the city’s most historic spaces—the Hall of the Red Earl. Rather than a conventional retrospective, this exhibition takes a site-specific approach, enhancing and responding to the archaeological Read more…
We are thrilled to announce that in 2024, the Hall of the Red Earl welcomed over 27,000 visitors, marking a significant milestone in our ongoing mission to preserve and promote Galway’s rich heritage. This remarkable achievement reflects the growing interest in our city’s history and the vibrant cultural events hosted Read more…
Irish Patchwork Society, Western Branch We are pleased to present an exhibition of our members work. ‘Ireland’ is a celebration of all things Irish through the eyes of our members. Please call into the Hall of The Red Earl to see the exhibit. And please share the attached poster on Read more…
STUDIO 8 Galway is a communal studio in the heart of Galway, Our studio is a melting pot of diverse artistic talents, bringing together passionate individuals who specialise in oil Painting, sculpture, video art, collage and performance. At the core of STUDIO 8’s mission is a dedication to showcasing emerging Read more…
Come along to the Hall of the Red Earl – Galway Civic Trust Office – Between 2.00 – 4.00 PM over the next couple of weeks and get your handmade St. Brigid’s Cross, or take part in one of our workshops and learn how to make your own! St.Brigid, also Read more…
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…