{"id":1645,"date":"2025-07-27T00:03:28","date_gmt":"2025-07-27T00:03:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/galwaycivictrust.ie\/?p=1645"},"modified":"2025-08-04T22:43:47","modified_gmt":"2025-08-04T22:43:47","slug":"galway-from-a-polish-perspective-marek-sztendel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/galwaycivictrust.ie\/index.php\/2025\/07\/27\/galway-from-a-polish-perspective-marek-sztendel\/","title":{"rendered":"Galway from a Polish Perspective \u2013 Marek Sztendel"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Sat 23 Aug 2025 09:00 – 10:00 <\/span> <\/i> <\/span><\/p>\n

The Mick Lally Theatre, H91 N5X9 <\/span><\/p>\n

Booking Link:\u00a0 https:\/\/www.tickettailor.com\/events\/galwaycivictrustdchasnagaillimhe<\/a><\/p>\n

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Marek Sztendel, a F\u00e1ilte Ireland Regional Tour Guide and long-time Galway taxi driver, offers an insightful and personal exploration of Galway through the eyes of the Polish community. This unique presentation brings together Marek\u2019s experiences as both a cultural ambassador and a frontline observer of daily life in Galway. With humour, curiosity, and a deep appreciation for history, he reflects on the ways in which Galway\u2019s identity is experienced, interpreted, and embraced by those who have made it their new home. Through his work on Galway\u2019s streets and his community connections, Marek presents themes of migration, memory, adaptation, and belonging. This talk highlights the role of new communities in shaping Galway\u2019s contemporary cultural landscape while paying homage to its enduring traditions. A powerful reminder of how heritage lives not only in buildings and artefacts, but also in stories, perspectives, and people.<\/span><\/p>\n

This talk forms part of a special day-long programme of heritage events presented by Galway Civic Trust \/ D\u00fachas na Gaillimhe in honour of the late Peadar O\u2019Dowd (1941\u20132024) \u2014 esteemed local historian, author, educator, and founding member of the Trust. Peadar\u2019s lifelong dedication to preserving and sharing Galway\u2019s rich history has left an enduring legacy, and this commemorative series reflects the breadth of his interests, from medieval archaeology to waterways, migration, music, and community memory.<\/p>\n

The full programme includes a range of lectures, performances, tours, and cultural activities at the Mick Lally Theatre and the Hall of the Red Earl, both located on Druid Lane in Galway\u2019s Latin Quarter. The event brings together local historians, artists, and community voices in a shared celebration of Galway\u2019s heritage \u2014 past, present, and evolving.<\/p>\n

We gratefully acknowledge the support of our sponsors:
\nKavanagh\u2019s SuperValu \u2013 kavanaghgroup.ie\/supervalu<\/a>
\nDruid Theatre \u2013 druid.ie<\/a>
\nGalway City Council \u2013 Local Community Festival Grants \u2013 galwaycity.ie<\/a><\/p>\n

For a full programme of events and booking information, visit: www.galwaycivictrust.ie<\/a>
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Location<\/h3>\n

The Mick Lally Theatre, H91 N5X9<\/p>\n\n

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