On Friday, August 23rd, the Galway Civic Trust / Dúchas na Gaillimhe celebrated its 30th anniversary with a day filled with engaging talks, captivating performances, and cultural showcases at the Mick Lally Theatre and the Hall of the Red Earl. The event was a true reflection of Galway’s rich heritage Read more…
Introduction First referenced in a pictorial map dated around 1651i,ii, St. Augustine’s Well is located on the shoreline of Lough Atalia. The well was documented in James Hardiman’s notes in the mid-1800s regarding an “extraordinary cure” which occurred at the site in 1673 and while there is uncertainty as to Read more…
23 August, 2pm – 2:45pm The Mick Lally Theatre Druid Ln., Galway H91 N5X9 Co. Galway – City Séagh Mac Siúrdáin, an independent advisor on sustainable seaweed management, introduces the term ‘seaplant’ alongside words like ‘sea spaghetti’ and ‘sea vegetable’. He explains how vital these plants are for the production Read more…