Join Galway Civic Trust for an informal and welcoming introduction to our flagship Heritage Week event – Galway Civic Trust: A Celebration of Heritage 2026. Hosted by Declan O’Shea, archaeologist, tour guide, and administrator with Galway Civic Trust / Dúchas na Gaillimhe, this opening session explores this year’s National Heritage Week Read more…
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…
Published: April 1st, 2026 Galway Civic Trust is delighted to unveil an innovative new pilot scheme aimed at addressing one of the city’s most enduring challenges: traffic congestion in the historic core. Introducing… The Medieval Mobility Initiative™. Drawing inspiration from Galway’s rich medieval heritage, this ambitious plan proposes a return 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…
As the year draws to a close, all of us at Galway Civic Trust / Dúchas na Gaillimhe would like to extend our warmest wishes to our members, supporters, volunteers and friends across the city and beyond. Christmas is a time to pause and reflect on the places, stories and Read more…
Thursday 25 Sept – Friday 3 Oct, 2025 – at Hall of the Red Earl, Druid Ln., ~ Misleór Festival celebrates the rich heritage of nomadic cultures ~ View this post on Instagram A post shared by Galway Civic Trust (@civictrustgalway) Follow Misleór on Facebook: Misleór Follow @galwaycivictrustexhibitions on Read more…
In an astonishing turn of events, archaeologists working with Galway Civic Trust have uncovered what appears to be a long-lost secret tunnel running beneath the iconic Spanish Arch. This remarkable discovery, believed to date back to the 17th century, is causing a buzz among historians and treasure hunters alike. Early Read more…
Galway Civic Trust office and the adjacent Hall of the Red Earl will be closed on Friday 24th January 2025 due to a severe Red Level Storm warning from Met Éireann (Irish Meterological Service).
As we welcome 2025, we reflect on a year filled with remarkable achievements and memorable moments dedicated to preserving and enhancing Galway’s natural, built, and cultural heritage. Celebrating 30 Years of Heritage Preservation In 2024, we proudly celebrated our 30th anniversary with a series of events that highlighted our commitment Read more…
On Friday, August 23rd, the Galway Civic Trust / Dúchas na Gaillimhe celebrated its 30th anniversary with a day filled with engaging talks, captivating performances, and cultural showcases at the Mick Lally Theatre and the Hall of the Red Earl. The event was a true reflection of Galway’s rich heritage Read more…