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…
Churches of Galway Tour Join Galway Civic Trust guide John Jennings for a captivating walk through the spiritual heart of Galway City. From the legacy of John F. Kennedy and Pádraig Pearse to the Door of Mercy, miraculous paintings, heavenly hounds, ancient relics, and the image of the Virgin Mary Read more…
A powerful afternoon exploring Galway’s famine history with historian Ian Brophy on Friday’s guided walking tour. Through the streets of Galway, we reflected on the stories of hardship, resilience, and survival that shaped the city and its people during the Great Famine. Join us every Friday at 2pm for this Read more…
Nora Barnacle (born 21 or 22 March 1884 in Galway, died 10 April 1951 in Zurich ) was the partner, and later wife of the writer James Joyce . She is considered the model for Molly Bloom in Ulysses, James Joyce’s major work, and also for the Galway experiences of Gretta Conroy in the Joyce short story, ‘The Dead.’ Nora Barnacle would go on 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…
CELT WORKSHOPS NOVEMBER 2026 – Join us for an informative and inspiring learning journey during the month of November with a number of one day Traditional Craft workshops with CELT Tutors and with some of our favourite guests – taking place at the Slieve Aughty Centre, Kylebrack, Loughrea, Co. Read more…
Celebrate Lá na Cruite | Harp Day at the Hall of the Red Earl On Saturday, 18th October 2025, Galway Civic Trust is delighted to celebrate Lá na Cruite | Harp Day, a national day dedicated to Ireland’s iconic musical heritage. At 11.00 AM, join us in the Hall of 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…
The inaugural Stones and Shadows: Secrets of Medieval Galway walking tour took place yesterday (21 August) and was a great success. Led by researcher and guide Declan O’Shea, the 90-minute tour began at the Hall of the Red Earl and drew a lively group of both locals and visitors. Participants Read more…
A New Walking Tour with Declan O’Shea – Every Thursday at 12 Noon Galway’s medieval past is etched into every cobbled lane and crumbling stone – but its secrets often lie in the shadows. Discover the layered past beneath Galway’s streets. The Galway Civic Trust presents Stones and Shadows: Secrets Read more…