Balancing Progress with Protection: Planning & the Preservation of Galway’s Archaeological Heritage John Olney Saturday 22 August 2026 | 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Mick Lally Theatre, Druid Lane, Galway As Galway continues to grow and develop, how do we ensure that the archaeological remains of its past are protected Read more…
Join Galway Civic Trust for an informal and welcoming introduction to our flagship Heritage Week event – Galway Civic Trust: A Celebration of Heritage 2026. Hosted by Declan O’Shea, archaeologist, tour guide, and administrator with Galway Civic Trust / Dúchas na Gaillimhe, this opening session explores this year’s National Heritage Week Read more…
Galway Civic Trust: A Celebration of Heritage 2026 Saturday 22 August 2026 | 9:00 AM – 9:30 PM Mick Lally Theatre, Hall of the Red Earl & Peadar O’Dowd Gallery, Druid Lane, Galway Join Galway Civic Trust / Dúchas na Gaillimhe for a day-long celebration of Galway’s rich and diverse Read more…
Saturday 22 August | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM Hall of the Red Earl, Druid Lane, Galway Step back into the world of medieval Galway at the Hall of the Red Earl during this special Heritage Week event. Dating from the 13th century, the Hall is one of the city’s Read more…
“Heritage is not only found in our buildings and streets – it lives in the people who care for them. Across generations, women in Galway have quietly sustained the traditions, stories, and communities that give this city its unique spirit.”– Galway Civic Trust / Dúchas na Gaillimhe Today we celebrate Read more…
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…
Galway’s Waterways – Medieval Galway Tour On Saturday, 18 October 2025, at 2.30 PM, we invite you to take part in a special guided tour and presentation exploring Galway’s Waterways and Medieval Heritage, led by Ian Brophy and Declan O’Shea of Galway Civic Trust. Depending on the weather, this will Read more…
This year’s Heritage Week was a wonderful celebration of Galway’s stories — past and present — as we explored the theme “Exploring Our Foundations.” Across the city, from hidden graveyards to digital museums, each event offered a new way to connect with the people, places, and traditions that have shaped Read more…
From Thursday 25 September to Friday 3 October 2025, the Hall of the Red Earl on Druid Lane came alive with the vibrant spirit of the Misleór Festival — a week-long celebration honouring the creativity, resilience, and traditions of nomadic cultures. Through art, music, storytelling, and community gatherings, Misleór offered Read more…
This essay examines traditional farm buildings as they apply to heritage and landscape, the psychology behind farmers mind-sets in relation to their desire to stay associated with the land when they reach retirement age and how EU legislations pertaining to agricultural heritage and landscape have evolved over recent decades. Examples Read more…