Search Results for 'Galway City Museum'
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The Sword and Mace
The Galway civic sword and mace are among the finest specimens of municipal corporation insignia in Ireland; the sword in particular is noteworthy and can be compared with the best of civic swords in these islands.
New photography exhibition captures some of Galway’s much-loved characters from the late eighties
A new outdoor exhibition at Galway City Museum, Faces of Galway, 1988-89, captures the town’s inhabitants through the eyes of Canadian photographer Suzanne Ahearne.
New photography exhibition captures some of Galway’s much-loved characters from the late eighties
A new outdoor exhibition at Galway City Museum, Faces of Galway, 1988-89, captures the town’s inhabitants through the eyes of Canadian photographer Suzanne Ahearne.
First tour groups arrive to view exhibition highlighting stories of Tuam survivors
This week saw the first of 29 tourist groups visit Galway to view Survivor Stories: Tuam and Ireland’s Institutional Past, an installation focusing on the stories of survivors of the Tuam Mother and Baby Home. The installation, the first of its kind in Ireland, opened to the public last week.
‘Homecoming’ for Galway chalices after a century
A new temporary display of silver has opened in Galway City Museum, providing a chance to view a rare selection of silverwork of Galway’s most renowned silversmith, Richard Joyce, credited as the creator of the Claddagh ring.
New exhibition on the institutional past of Tuam and Ireland opens in Galway City Museum
A new exhibition, Survivor Stories: Tuam and Ireland's Institutional Past, which opened yesterday (Wednesday) in Galway City Museum, is the first dedicated museum installation to focus on Mother and Baby institutions and their impact on Irish society.
Galway City Museum to host evening events under Night-Time Economy initiative
Galway City Museum has just announced Museum Lates, a series of late opening hours and free events running at the museum from June 25 until the end of the year.
Earth Action exhibition at Galway City Museum
Visitors looking for inspiration this summer are invited to explore Earth Action, a new climate-focused exhibition at Galway City Museum. Created by Melanie Lynch, Director of OurStory, and featuring the work of Galway artists Róisín Coyle and Eugene McKeown, the exhibition shines a light on the positive steps communities can take to address climate challenges.
Galway City Museum announces Heritage Council Grant for Digitisation Project
Galway City Museum has been awarded a grant of almost €26,000 under the Heritage Council’s 2026 Heritage Stewardship Fund to support the digitisation of the William Henry and John Monahan Collection.
Tourism boost with €12 million investment to transform Galway City Museum
Galway City Museum is to be transformed into a world class immersive visitor experience as a result of €12.6 m funding announced in the city last evening.
