Over the past months, the Hall of the Red Earl has been buzzing with creativity, storytelling, and community — hosting a series of remarkable events that celebrated art in all its forms. In April 2025, visitors were invited to step inside The Telephone Exchange, a unique digital literary installation created Read more…
Galway Civic Trust / Dúchas na Gaillimhe is delighted to announce First Impressions, an inspiring new art exhibition of impressionist works by Galway’s talented local artists. Hosted at the historic Hall of the Red Earl on Druid Lane, this free exhibition will run throughout the Autumn season, inviting the public Read more…
On behalf of Galway Civic Trust, we would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the Grealish family for their remarkable stewardship of The Kings Head since 1989. Over the past 36 years, you have not only safeguarded an iconic building of immense historic importance, but you have also ensured Read more…
Introduction After the Ashworth brothers Thomas and Edmund acquired the Galway Fishery in 1852 for £5,000, they promptly began construction on the now-iconic landmark known as the Fishery Watchtower/Tower Station/Salmon House until it was completed in 1853i,ii,iii. This would be the world’s first commercial salmon fisheryiv. Standing three stories tall, Read more…
22 August, 11:30am – 1:30pm Hall of the Red Earl Custom House, Druid Lane, Galway, Ireland H91 XV2C Co. Galway – City Step back in time with Galway Civic Trust and guide Ian Brophy for a special Heritage Week tour through one of Galway’s most historic and evocative neighbourhoods – Read more…
21 August, 2pm – 4pm Archway of Quadrangle, University of Galway Quadrangle, University of Galway, University Rd., Galway H91 TK33 Co. Galway – City Event Fully Booked as of 16 August 2025 Join Galway Civic Trust’s Emma Mulry and Ronan Harvey for a fascinating guided visit to the Zoology and Read more…
19 August, 2pm – 3:45pm Front Door Franciscan Abbey St. Francis Street, Galway City H91 C53K Co. Galway – City Join historian Ian Brophy for a fascinating 90-minute tour of one of Galway City’s most hidden and historic graveyards, tucked away in the quiet garden behind the Franciscan Abbey on Read more…
16 August, 2pm – 4pm Entrance to IDA Galway Business Park, Dangan, Galway 1st Floor, Data Science Institute , IDA Business Park, Lower Dangan, Galway H91 AEX4 Co. Galway – City As part of Heritage Week’s 2025 theme ‘Exploring Our Foundations’, Galway Civic Trust is hosting a group tour of Read more…
Sat 23 Aug 2025 18:00 – 19:00 The Mick Lally Theatre, H91 N5X9 Booking Link: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/galwaycivictrustdchasnagaillimhe Poet, author, and musician Gerard Hanberry brings the stories behind Ireland’s most cherished love songs to life in this moving and melodic presentation. Focusing on classic works such as On Raglan Road, Nancy Spain, Read more…
Sat 23 Aug 2025 17:00 – 18:00 The Mick Lally Theatre, H91 N5X9 Booking Link: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/galwaycivictrustdchasnagaillimhe Dominic Delany, archaeologist and former lead on the Hall of the Red Earl excavation project, presents a behind-the-scenes look at one of Galway’s most significant archaeological sites. Discovered in the 1990s and Read more…