Galway City Museum will hold its special Winter Talk Series at Westside Resource Centre (H19 C1KX ), running from November 2025 to March 2026. Developed in response to community interest, the series offers an engaging mix of folklore, local history, built heritage, and environmental storytelling to brighten the darker months.
The next talk in the series takes place on Tuesday December 2 with Damien Donnellan on Galway Tower Houses, highlighting some of Galway’s most remarkable medieval structures. Welcoming in the new year, on Tuesday 6 January, historian William Henry will delve into Galway and the Night of the Big Wind, the devastating 1839 storm etched into Galway’s memory.
In early 2026, the series continues with Beyond Sushi: The Importance and Uses of Seaweeds with Julie Grivotte on Tuesday 3 February, followed by Old Galway in Photographs with John Breslin on Tuesday 3 March.
All talks take place from 10.45am to 12pm and are free of charge. Advance booking is recommended by contacting Westside Resource Centre at (091 ) 528325.
Free Christmas Concert at Galway City Museum
The Museum will also host a special festive performance, Three-Part Harmony with KaRoSal, on 20 December from 3pm to 4pm. This Galway-based trio—Kara Donohoe, Róna O’Riordan and Sarah Toomey—perform a warm blend of bluegrass, gospel, contemporary and folk music. The concert is free, but early booking is advised due to limited spaces. To reserve a place, email [email protected] or call (091 ) 532460.
Current Museum exhibitions include HeART of Gaza; Michael D Higgins – Through the Lens; Surrounded by Stone; Keepers of the Gael | Caomhnóirí na nGael; Revolution in Galway, 1913-23; The Galway Hooker; The Claddagh: A Triumph of Unconscious Beauty, SUPERHUMAN | FORDHAONNA and The Wild Atlantic - Sea Science.
Museum opening times are Tuesday to Saturday, 10am – 5pm (Galleries close at 4:45pm ). Admission is FREE! For more information on exhibitions or events visit www.GalwayCityMuseum.ie Galway City Museum operates under the auspices of Galway City Council.
