The Telephone Exchange 8th – 13th April 2025 Wednesday – Sunday: 12:00pm–7:00pm Hall of the Red Earl / Free Ticketed Immerse yourself in this digital literary installation produced exclusively for Cúirt International Festival of Literature. Take a chance, dial a number and pick your theme from Alchemy, City of Dreams, Read more…
We are thrilled to announce that in 2024, the Hall of the Red Earl welcomed over 27,000 visitors, marking a significant milestone in our ongoing mission to preserve and promote Galway’s rich heritage. This remarkable achievement reflects the growing interest in our city’s history and the vibrant cultural events hosted Read more…
On this International Women’s Day, March 8th, 2025, we celebrate the remarkable women who have shaped Galway’s rich heritage, as well as those who continue to contribute to our community today. From historical figures to contemporary leaders, their stories inspire and remind us of the vital role women play locally, Read more…
Irish Patchwork Society, Western Branch We are pleased to present an exhibition of our members work. ‘Ireland’ is a celebration of all things Irish through the eyes of our members. Please call into the Hall of The Red Earl to see the exhibit. And please share the attached poster on Read more…
STUDIO 8 Galway is a communal studio in the heart of Galway, Our studio is a melting pot of diverse artistic talents, bringing together passionate individuals who specialise in oil Painting, sculpture, video art, collage and performance. At the core of STUDIO 8’s mission is a dedication to showcasing emerging Read more…
In past times, if you dared to cross the rickety Claddagh bridge out of the town of Galway, you would have to stop and wait at the far end of the bridge and wait for someone to approach you and ask the nature of your business before you could enter Read more…
Discover the Magic of the Claddagh with Galway Civic Trust! Step back in time and explore one of Galway’s most historic and enchanting areas with Galway Civic Trust’s guided tour of the Claddagh. This 2 hour journey through the heart of old Galway will uncover the rich history, traditions, and Read more…
If you’ve ever wandered through the historic streets of Galway, you may have noticed the distinctive blue tiles placed above doorways of homes and buildings. These tiles, inscribed with the letters YHS, have long been a source of curiosity, often mistaken for Garda-related emblems or commemorative markers from the 1932 Read more…
Help to make your community a happier, healthier place! Galway City Council is offering grants through the Healthy Ireland Programme to support projects that promote health & well-being in your local community! Grant Funding: • Minimum: €1,000 • Maximum: €5,000 If your project is aimed at improving the health and Read more…
€1.5 million has been added to a fund by the Department of Agriculture with people able to apply to fix up traditional farm buildings. The Heritage Council, in partnership with the Department of Agriculture, Food, and the Marine, manages the Traditional Farm Buildings Grant Scheme. The scheme’s principal objective is Read more…
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