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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…