Galway City Museum is located beside the Spanish Arch on the banks of the river Corrib in Galway City. Galway City Museum was founded in the mid-1970s and was originally located in Comerford House beside the Spanish Arch. In April 2007 a new purpose built museum building was opened, behind the site of the old museum at Comerford House. The new Galway City Museum project was the initiative of Galway City Council to advance the cultural and heritage life of Galway City.
Public Art Commission: Salmon Weir Pedestrian and Cycle Bridge
Award-winning artist Alan Clarke has been commissioned to develop a spectacular new sculpture for Galway City. ‘Gailbhe’ will be a stunning visual representation of Galvia or Gaillimh, who was a mythological princess of the Firbolg tribe, after whom Galway is said to be named. The sculpture will grace the new Salmon Weir Pedestrian and Cycle Bridge. This project is funded by the Department of Transport through the Percent for Art scheme.
Mayor of Galway City, Councillor Peter Keane launched Cruinniú na nÓg 2025 on Tuesday 13 May with a presentation of poetry, art, and music at City Hall from young people involved in the Creative Youth Advisory Group.
St Nicholas’ Collegiate Church Celebrates Galway’s Culture and Heritage will feature Mediaeval circus performance, traditional Irish music and dance, arts and crafts, food, and children's activities on Saturday 17th August from 11am to 4pm.
National Heritage Week is one of Ireland’s largest cultural events. It brings together communities and cultural institutions, academics and enthusiasts, to build awareness about the value of heritage and support its conservation.
