Walking Tours of Galway

14/09/2026

So powerful, so peaceful, so perfect!

12/09/2026

Portrait of an artist!
Sean paints Galway scenes every day in , mostly from live observation, his watercolour art is actually beautiful, authentic and affordable.

You will often find him sketching on the streets, outside The Kings Head or down at the Claddagh .. next time you see him, do stop and admire his talent, oh and say hello from me too!

Photo and Story; Brian Nolan Walking Tours of Galway
Galway Ho**er Sailing Club

12/09/2026

Culture night walk

CULTURE NIGHT: Walking Tour of Some Galway Institutions

🗓️Friday 18 September, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
📍Galway City Museum

Celebrate Culture Night 2026 at Galway City Museum with a packed programme of free events, including live music, storytelling and a guided walking tour of the town. The Museum will remain open until 8pm.

The theme of this year’s Culture Night walkabout is Life in Galway’s Institutions. Speakers from the University of Galway and elsewhere will introduce some institutions and discuss life within their walls.

This free event will start promptly at 5 pm, at the entrance to the Galway City Museum. Participants should turn up in good time, prepared for any weather eventuality. The walkabout will proceed from the Museum to a number of other sites around the city, with different speakers presenting for 7-8 minutes at each.

The event, which is coordinated by John Cunningham and Brendan McGowan, as part of Galway City Museums Culture Night programme, is supported by the Galway Archaeological and Historical Society.

No Booking Required.

🌐 Full event details at GalwayCityMuseum.ie.

Culture Night is supported by The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon and the Galway City Arts Office. Bígí linn agus bain sult as!

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12/09/2026

Such energy, such passion and virtuosity!
Another amazing ‘Early Friday Sessiun’ at Monroe's Galway in Galway's Westend

11/09/2026

Stairway to Heaven;
Firefighter George C. Cain died 25 years ago when the world Trade Centre in New York was attacked on 9/11.
He was 35 years of age.

American-born, with Irish ancestry, he lived in Patterson NJ. He was a carpenter, an avid skier, a marathon runner, and joined Ladder Company 7 in NYC.

His nickname amongst his fellow firemen was ‘The Dude’ because he always beat all the other firemen running up the stairs to the top floor of any building they entered. There is a lovely mirror to him at the bottom of the stairs in Tigh Choli.

Ironic that Tigh Choli came about because of another fire at that site 60 years ago.

George C. Cain is numbered amongst 343 FDNY firefighters who died that day, climbing up the stairs in the Twin Towers.
RIP to them all.

Cain - Galway connections

Cathal, progenitor of the O'Cathain Chiefs of Cenel Sedna. The O'Cathain clan territory was said to be in Loughrea Barony, Co Galway. Richard Mor de Burgh, "The Great Lord of Connaught", seized Loughrea in 1235, dispossesssed and dispersed the O'Cathains, and built a castle there in 1236 which became his principal manor.

The Galway O'Cathains produced the first recorded O'Cathain, Eoghan Ui Cathain, Abbot of Cluainfearta Brenainn (Clonfert, Co Galway), who died 980 AD (Ref: Annals of the Four Masters). Another early man of the church was Gerald O'Cathain, the most learned man in the order of Canons, who died 1229 AD Ref: Annala Connachta).

Story and photos; Brian Nolan

07/09/2026

07/09/2026

Congratulations to Joe Duffy! 👏
This great capture of a Red Squirrel with Attitude in Co Westmeath is the July 2026 IWT Photo of the Month.
A huge thank you to all who entered and took part in the voting 💚
Would you like to see your photo in the August shortlist?
There's still time to send your photo to [email protected] with the subject line "August Photo of the Month." Don't forget to include the date (dd/mm/yyyy), location (e.g. Co. Waterford).
To see our July Top 10, check out our Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/irishwildlifetrust/