Step back into one of the most exciting periods in Galway’s musical history with Eight to Late, a unique exhibition at The Peadar O’Dowd Gallery, Hall of the Red Earl, Druid Lane, running throughout the month of August. The exhibition celebrates the vibrant and creative music scene that flourished in Read more…
Hidden Wonders: Visit to the Zoology & Geology Museums Date: Thursday 20 August 2026 Time: 2.00pm Meeting Point: Archway of The Quadrangle, University of Galway University Road, Galway H91 TK33 Join Galway Civic Trust guides Ronan and Carol for a fascinating Heritage Week visit to the Zoology and Geology Museums Read more…
Tour of the Franciscan Abbey Church Graveyard Date: Tuesday 18 August 2026 Time: 2.00pm Meeting Point: Front Door, Franciscan Abbey Church St. Francis Street, Galway City H91 C53K Join local historian Ian Brophy for a fascinating Heritage Week tour of one of Galway City’s most hidden and historic graveyards, located Read more…
On Friday, 24 July 2026, Galway Civic Trust / Dúchas na Gaillimhe formally honoured one of Galway’s most beloved historians, educators, and cultural advocates by renaming the exhibition space at the Hall of the Red Earl as the Peadar O’Dowd Gallery. The ceremony marked a significant moment in Galway’s cultural Read more…
Friday, 24 July 2026 | 3:00 PMHall of the Red Earl, Custom House, Druid Lane, Galway Galway Civic Trust / Dúchas na Gaillimhe is honoured to announce that the exhibition room at the Hall of the Red Earl will be officially renamed the Peadar O’Dowd Gallery at a special ceremony Read more…
Hy-Brasail: Isle of the Blest An exhibition of new photographs by Drew Leventhal 4–26 June 2026 Hall of the Red Earl, Druid Lane, Galway The mythical island of Hy-Brasail lies hidden somewhere off Ireland’s west coast. Appearing on maps for centuries yet never conclusively found, it remains a phantom land Read more…
Galway based artist Heather Young has been creating artwork for over 15 years across multiple disciplines. “Unearthed” features a selection of original works and prints that helped shape her original style, allowing us a glimpse into the artist’s development in her first solo exhibition. This includes key early works that Read more…
“Heritage is not only found in our buildings and streets – it lives in the people who care for them. Across generations, women in Galway have quietly sustained the traditions, stories, and communities that give this city its unique spirit.”– Galway Civic Trust / Dúchas na Gaillimhe Today we celebrate Read more…
Irish Patchwork Society, Western Branch QUILT EXHIBITION at the Hall of the Red Earl, Druid Lane, Galway 13 January to 6 February 2026, Monday – Friday – Free quilting demonstration and fun project for visitors on Wednesday 21 Jan and Wednesday 28 January at 2.00pm
Galway’s rich history is deeply tied to the 14 merchant families known as the Tribes of Galway, who dominated the city’s political, commercial, and social life from the 13th to the 19th centuries. Their legacy lives on through historic buildings, family names, and enduring stories. Explore the fascinating origins and Read more…