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The Collegiate Church of St. Nicholas is without doubt the only building where a Christmas service has been held regularly for over 700 years. It is the largest medieval parish church in Ireland, cruciform in shape, with a large nave, slightly longer than the chancel, flanked by aisles which are wider than the nave. The aisles lead on to the north and south transepts which meet under the tower.

The traditional Galway farmers’ market is mentioned in records as far back as 1260. It has been taking place in the empty space in front of St Nicholas’ Collegiate Church on most Saturdays since. It is an occasion where town meets country, as farming people from the hinterland come into town with their produce, which is of course important for the needs of the townspeople.

A highlight of Galway’s festive season, St. Nicholas’ Collegiate Church’s Annual Christmas Fayre returns on Saturday, November 22, from 10:00am to 2:00pm.

A debut play from a Galwegian playwright will tackle themes of science, sorcery and legal chicanery in the hauntingly atmospheric venue St Nicholas’ Collegiate Church, on Saturday, November 1.

Step through the doors of St Nicholas’ Collegiate Church and bring Galway’s past back to life on Saturday, August 23, for the church’s Culture and Heritage Event.

At the heart of Galway city stands a giant—quiet, steadfast, and weathered by time. St. Nicholas’ Collegiate Church, the largest medieval parish church in Ireland in continuous use, has watched the tides of history ebb and flow for over 700 years.

As Galwegian as the Spanish Arch or Eyre Square, St Nicholas’ Collegiate Church is the largest medieval parish church in the country still in daily use. It is a microcosm of all the storied heritage and culture that Galway has to offer, all in one building.

Two venues in Galway are among five nationally which will share in a total of €1 million in funding aimed at developing gala dinner venues as part of an effort to grow the country’s main business events hubs.