Join Us in Preserving Galway’s Treasures At Dúchas na Gaillimhe – Galway Civic Trust, our mission is to protect and enhance Galway’s heritage in tangible ways. By becoming a member, you become a vital part of our collective voice, advocating for culturally sensitive developments and the safeguarding of our heritage. Read more…
19 August, 10am – 1:45pm Hall of the Red Earl Custom House, Druid Lane, Galway, Ireland H91 XV2C Co. Galway – City Galway Civic Trust are hosting a 2 hour public meeting, 10am – 12pm, Saturday 19 August, to celebrate the important contributions of women to Irish heritage, and Read more…
The Hall of the Red Earl Frozen in time, The Hall of the Red Earl stands as a tribute to and reminder of the medieval Galway of centuries gone by. Dating back to the 13th century, the archaeological ruins are linked to the founding of the city itself by the Read more…
They will take place from that date every Tuesday and Thursday until the end of September. The tour starts at 2pm from the Hall of the Red Earl on Druid Lane and has a duration of approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. The tours are free, however, donations will gladly Read more…
Letter to the editor of the Galway Advertiser, published Thursday 3rd November, 2022. Dear Editor, I am pleased to give you an update upon the current status of Galway Civic Trust / Dúchas na Gaillimhe, with regards to our recent progressions and successes during our post-pandemic operational phase. This includes Read more…
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…
An unsuspecting modern day visitor to the Hall of the Red Earl meets visitors from the Medieval Past and is handed a set of Keys to safeguard and honour the Heritage of the people of Ireland. As part of Heritage Week 2022 – A Medieval reenactment held on Monday 15th 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…
17, 19 August, 1pm – 2:30pm Galway Civic Trust / Dúchas na Gaillimhe St Patrick’s Garrison Church Renmore Road, Galway H91 E22C Co. Galway – City A guided tour of St. Patrick’s Garrison Church and Renmore Barracks (Dún Uí Mhaoilíosa) Military Museum. which is dedicated to the memories of the Read more…