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height: 746px;\" \/> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <!-- close group --> <\/div> <!-- close row --> <\/div>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cHeritage is not only found in our buildings and streets &#8211; 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.\u201d<br data-start=\"1480\" data-end=\"1483\" \/>&#8211; <em data-start=\"1487\" data-end=\"1529\">Galway Civic Trust \/ D\u00fachas na Gaillimhe<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><span>Today we celebrate <\/span><strong><span>International Women\u2019s Day<\/span><\/strong><span> and the many women who have helped shape, protect, and celebrate Galway\u2019s heritage.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><span>From the historic streets of the city to the traditions of the Claddagh, women have long been at the heart of Galway\u2019s story &#8211; preserving language, community, culture, and place.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><span>At <\/span><strong><span>Galway Civic Trust \/ D\u00fachas na Gaillimhe<\/span><\/strong><span>, we are proud to recognise the women &#8211; past and present &#8211; who work tirelessly to safeguard our city\u2019s architectural and cultural heritage.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><span>Their dedication ensures that Galway\u2019s stories continue to inspire future generations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><strong><span>L\u00e1 Idirn\u00e1isi\u00fanta na mBan sona daoibh go l\u00e9ir.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span>#InternationalWomensDay #GalwayHeritage #D\u00fachasNaGaillimhe #Galway<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u201cHeritage is not only found in our buildings and streets &#8211; it lives in the people who care for them. 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