The Famine: Galway’s Darkest Days William Henry Saturday 22 August 2026 | 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Mick Lally Theatre, Druid Lane, Galway Join renowned Galway historian, author, and storyteller William Henry for a compelling exploration of one of the most tragic chapters in the city’s history. Drawing on the 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…
Sat 23 Aug 2025 14:00 – 15:00 The Mick Lally Theatre, H91 N5X9 Booking Link: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/galwaycivictrustdchasnagaillimhe William Henry presents a tribute to Peadar O’Dowd (1941–2024), the celebrated local historian, author, and founding member of Galway Civic Trust. This commemorative talk reflects on Peadar’s deep and lasting influence on the Read more…
Hall of the Red Earl Custom House, Druid Lane Galway, H91 XV2C Saturday 9 November 2024 11am – 12pm Join us for a tour of the Hall of the Red Earl with local historian William Henry. William Henry is a storyteller, historian, and writer with over 25 books to his Read more…