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Galway Civic Trust, Explore the Heritage of Galway

  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…

By Declan O'Shea, 7 monthsNovember 8, 2022 ago
Environment

No Protection for our Built Heritage

Letters to the Editor Galway Advertiser 27th October 2022 Dear Editor, Credit to you for your recent editorial, (Galway Advertiser, 20-10-2011) in which you point to a long list of malaises which for some time have been stealthily eroding the quality of life and the visitor experience in Galway city. Read more…

By Declan O'Shea, 8 months ago
Events

Video: Medieval Galway – Hall of the Red Earl – Heritage Week 2022

  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…

By Declan O'Shea, 10 monthsAugust 18, 2022 ago
Events

A Special Thanks to Skylight 47 for starting our Heritage Week in Style

A Special Thanks from Galway Civic Trust / Dúchas na Gaillimhe to Skylight 47, for a great evening of poetry readings at the Hall of the Red Earl. A Fantastic start to Heritage Week 2022.   An enjoyable afternoon of poetry and words to celebrate the rich cultural heritage of Read more…

By Declan O'Shea, 10 monthsAugust 14, 2022 ago
Galway Mayor supports Galway Civic Trust Heritage Week events with Declan O'Shea, Chairman of the Board.
Ecology

Mayor Clodagh Higgins and MEP Maria Walsh at Opening Day for Dúchas na Gaillimhe Heritage Week 2022

The Picture in background above is actually Quiltwork, part of an exhibition here for the week by The Patchwork Society, This one represents the Church in Gouganne Barra, West Cork, by Artist Imedla O’Grady, and is titled “The Green, Green Grass of Home.” The Patchwork Society have used a lot Read more…

By Declan O'Shea, 10 monthsAugust 13, 2022 ago
Events

Patchwork Society Heritage Week exhibition and demonstrations

HeritageWeek.ie 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 August, 9:30am – 5pm Galway Civic Trust / Dúchas na Gaillimhe Hall of the Red Earl Custom House, Druid Lane Galway, Ireland H91 XV2C Co. Galway – City   The Irish Patchwork Society (IPS) is pleased to announce that we will be Read more…

By Declan O'Shea, 11 monthsJuly 7, 2022 ago
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Herstory – Women and Feminism are an integral part of Irish Heritage and Culture

Galway Civic Trust / Dúchas na Gaillimhe, have made a  commitment to support and nourish the ideal of seeing women have the same opportunities as men within Irish society. As an organization involved with the promotion and presentation of heritage, it is obvious that in a democratic society there is Read more…

By Declan O'Shea, 1 yearMay 22, 2022 ago
Galway City Council Heritage Officer, Jim Higgins (L), with Tommy Conneely and Declan O'Shea (R), of Galway Civic Trust (Photo by Tom Quinlan).
Ecology

Exploring Barna Woods and Rusheen Bay with the Heritage Officer for Galway City Council

Three representatives of Galway Civic Trust were fortunate to accompany the Heritage Officer for Galway City Council, Jim Higgins, last Thursday 12th May, on a field walk of Barna Woods and Rusheen Bay. This area is rich in archaeological heritage, dating from the Mesolithic with evidence of shell middens, right Read more…

By Declan O'Shea, 1 yearMay 14, 2022 ago
The Hall of the Red Earl
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Galway Civic Trust receives generous support from Heritage Council for Promotion of Heritage Premises and Public Engagement

Galway Civic Trust is pleased to announce that generous support has been provided by The Heritage Council of Ireland through the Community Heritage Grant Scheme, in conjunction with Galway City Council, to Promote Heritage Premises and Public Engagement in Galway. This exciting project is now underway and will run until Read more…

By Declan O'Shea, 1 year ago
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