Architectural Conservation / Galway City Council
@conservationgalway.bsky.social
Caomhnú Ailtireachta | Comhairle Cathrach na Gaillimhe | Architectural Conservation | Galway City Council
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The 2026 Historic Structures Fund (HSF) is now open for applications / Tá glacadh anois le hiarratais faoi 2026 Chiste na Struchtúr Stairiúil (CSS).
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November 12, 2025 at 9:20 AM
The 2026 Historic Structures Fund (HSF) is now open for applications / Tá glacadh anois le hiarratais faoi 2026 Chiste na Struchtúr Stairiúil (CSS).
www.galwaycity.ie/news/2025/hi...
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Wonder Wander Walking Trails are being created for Eyre Square & Galway City Core!
Which buildings, features & stories would you like to see included in a trail for each area?
Join the community drop-in sessions on Thursday 9th October:
The Mick Lally Theatre, 11am - 2pm
Eyre Square, 4 - 6pm
Which buildings, features & stories would you like to see included in a trail for each area?
Join the community drop-in sessions on Thursday 9th October:
The Mick Lally Theatre, 11am - 2pm
Eyre Square, 4 - 6pm
October 4, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Wonder Wander Walking Trails are being created for Eyre Square & Galway City Core!
Which buildings, features & stories would you like to see included in a trail for each area?
Join the community drop-in sessions on Thursday 9th October:
The Mick Lally Theatre, 11am - 2pm
Eyre Square, 4 - 6pm
Which buildings, features & stories would you like to see included in a trail for each area?
Join the community drop-in sessions on Thursday 9th October:
The Mick Lally Theatre, 11am - 2pm
Eyre Square, 4 - 6pm
One of Galway City's architectual gems, St.Nicholas' Collegiate Church, will take centre stage tonight for Culture Night Live.
Tune in from 8.00pm on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player!
#CultureNight #CultureNight2025
Tune in from 8.00pm on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player!
#CultureNight #CultureNight2025
September 19, 2025 at 1:37 PM
One of Galway City's architectual gems, St.Nicholas' Collegiate Church, will take centre stage tonight for Culture Night Live.
Tune in from 8.00pm on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player!
#CultureNight #CultureNight2025
Tune in from 8.00pm on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player!
#CultureNight #CultureNight2025
Only 3 weeks left to make an application for grant funding to the 2026 Built Heritage Investment Scheme.
DEADLINE 26 SEPTEMBER 2025
For more info, click on the linktree link in bio or email conservation@galwaycity.ie
@nbhsireland.bsky.social
DEADLINE 26 SEPTEMBER 2025
For more info, click on the linktree link in bio or email conservation@galwaycity.ie
@nbhsireland.bsky.social
September 5, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Only 3 weeks left to make an application for grant funding to the 2026 Built Heritage Investment Scheme.
DEADLINE 26 SEPTEMBER 2025
For more info, click on the linktree link in bio or email conservation@galwaycity.ie
@nbhsireland.bsky.social
DEADLINE 26 SEPTEMBER 2025
For more info, click on the linktree link in bio or email conservation@galwaycity.ie
@nbhsireland.bsky.social
In person tickets for Working Back = Moving Forward are now booked out! ...BUT you can still book tickets to join online until the 11 September!
To book an online ticket, and for the programme go to www.galwaycity.ie/adaptconserve
@nbhsireland.bsky.social
To book an online ticket, and for the programme go to www.galwaycity.ie/adaptconserve
@nbhsireland.bsky.social
September 4, 2025 at 3:06 PM
In person tickets for Working Back = Moving Forward are now booked out! ...BUT you can still book tickets to join online until the 11 September!
To book an online ticket, and for the programme go to www.galwaycity.ie/adaptconserve
@nbhsireland.bsky.social
To book an online ticket, and for the programme go to www.galwaycity.ie/adaptconserve
@nbhsireland.bsky.social
Galway City Building of the Month for August is the former Parkaveara Lock Keeper's House, 12 Dominick Street Upper (RPS.3301).
The building was constructed as part of the Eglington Canal project (1848-1852) to serve the Parkaveara Lock which is located a short distance away.
The building was constructed as part of the Eglington Canal project (1848-1852) to serve the Parkaveara Lock which is located a short distance away.
August 31, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Galway City Building of the Month for August is the former Parkaveara Lock Keeper's House, 12 Dominick Street Upper (RPS.3301).
The building was constructed as part of the Eglington Canal project (1848-1852) to serve the Parkaveara Lock which is located a short distance away.
The building was constructed as part of the Eglington Canal project (1848-1852) to serve the Parkaveara Lock which is located a short distance away.
FREE BOOKING OPEN!
Discovery Buildings Archaeology is a FREE full day event including expert presentations / site visits with archaeology + conservation practioners in Galway City.
Full programme + booking:
www.galwaycity.ie/BuildingsArchaeology
@nationalmons.bsky.social @heritagecouncil.ie
Discovery Buildings Archaeology is a FREE full day event including expert presentations / site visits with archaeology + conservation practioners in Galway City.
Full programme + booking:
www.galwaycity.ie/BuildingsArchaeology
@nationalmons.bsky.social @heritagecouncil.ie
August 24, 2025 at 10:43 AM
FREE BOOKING OPEN!
Discovery Buildings Archaeology is a FREE full day event including expert presentations / site visits with archaeology + conservation practioners in Galway City.
Full programme + booking:
www.galwaycity.ie/BuildingsArchaeology
@nationalmons.bsky.social @heritagecouncil.ie
Discovery Buildings Archaeology is a FREE full day event including expert presentations / site visits with archaeology + conservation practioners in Galway City.
Full programme + booking:
www.galwaycity.ie/BuildingsArchaeology
@nationalmons.bsky.social @heritagecouncil.ie
WORKING BACK = MOVING FORWARD
Join leading voices from planning, research, urban design, architecture, & conservation for an all day event on the adaptive reuse & conservation of historic buildings / places.
Full programme & FREE in person or online booking:
www.galwaycity.ie/adaptconserve
Join leading voices from planning, research, urban design, architecture, & conservation for an all day event on the adaptive reuse & conservation of historic buildings / places.
Full programme & FREE in person or online booking:
www.galwaycity.ie/adaptconserve
August 22, 2025 at 8:33 AM
WORKING BACK = MOVING FORWARD
Join leading voices from planning, research, urban design, architecture, & conservation for an all day event on the adaptive reuse & conservation of historic buildings / places.
Full programme & FREE in person or online booking:
www.galwaycity.ie/adaptconserve
Join leading voices from planning, research, urban design, architecture, & conservation for an all day event on the adaptive reuse & conservation of historic buildings / places.
Full programme & FREE in person or online booking:
www.galwaycity.ie/adaptconserve
#HeritageWeek in Galway City...
Archaeological Tour of Menlo Castle.
Sat, 23 August, 11am-12:30pm. No booking required.
Meet at the gate of avenue leading to Menlo Castle.
Join Archaeologist, Martin Fitzpatrick for an archaeological walking tour of Menlo Castle & the ongoing conservation works.
Archaeological Tour of Menlo Castle.
Sat, 23 August, 11am-12:30pm. No booking required.
Meet at the gate of avenue leading to Menlo Castle.
Join Archaeologist, Martin Fitzpatrick for an archaeological walking tour of Menlo Castle & the ongoing conservation works.
August 22, 2025 at 7:41 AM
#HeritageWeek in Galway City...
Archaeological Tour of Menlo Castle.
Sat, 23 August, 11am-12:30pm. No booking required.
Meet at the gate of avenue leading to Menlo Castle.
Join Archaeologist, Martin Fitzpatrick for an archaeological walking tour of Menlo Castle & the ongoing conservation works.
Archaeological Tour of Menlo Castle.
Sat, 23 August, 11am-12:30pm. No booking required.
Meet at the gate of avenue leading to Menlo Castle.
Join Archaeologist, Martin Fitzpatrick for an archaeological walking tour of Menlo Castle & the ongoing conservation works.
Thanks to the folks who came out for this evening's built heritage ramble around the west of Galway City. A fine evening for it 🙂
#HeritageWeek #HeritageWeek2025
#HeritageWeek #HeritageWeek2025
August 19, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Thanks to the folks who came out for this evening's built heritage ramble around the west of Galway City. A fine evening for it 🙂
#HeritageWeek #HeritageWeek2025
#HeritageWeek #HeritageWeek2025
#HeritageWeek in Galway City / Join Galway City Council's Architectural Conservation Officer with @galwaycycling.bsky.social for a cycle through Galway City’s past + present.
Booking now open: www.galwaycity.ie/heritageweek
Length of route: Approx. 6km; Booking required.
Booking now open: www.galwaycity.ie/heritageweek
Length of route: Approx. 6km; Booking required.
August 9, 2025 at 1:12 PM
#HeritageWeek in Galway City / Join Galway City Council's Architectural Conservation Officer with @galwaycycling.bsky.social for a cycle through Galway City’s past + present.
Booking now open: www.galwaycity.ie/heritageweek
Length of route: Approx. 6km; Booking required.
Booking now open: www.galwaycity.ie/heritageweek
Length of route: Approx. 6km; Booking required.
The 2026 Historic Thatched Buildings (BHIS-HTB) scheme, part of the Built Heritage Investment Scheme, is now open for grant applications for works in Galway City to:
Any historic thatched structure, including domestic or commercial properties.
More info:
www.galwaycity.ie/news/2025/20...
Any historic thatched structure, including domestic or commercial properties.
More info:
www.galwaycity.ie/news/2025/20...
August 5, 2025 at 8:08 AM
The 2026 Historic Thatched Buildings (BHIS-HTB) scheme, part of the Built Heritage Investment Scheme, is now open for grant applications for works in Galway City to:
Any historic thatched structure, including domestic or commercial properties.
More info:
www.galwaycity.ie/news/2025/20...
Any historic thatched structure, including domestic or commercial properties.
More info:
www.galwaycity.ie/news/2025/20...
The 2026 Built Heritage Investment Scheme is open for grant applications for works to:
- Protected Structures.
- Structures in Architectural Conservation Areas.
- Vernacular Buildings.
- Historic Shopfronts.
For more info go to: www.galwaycity.ie/news/2025/20...
@nbhsireland.bsky.social
- Protected Structures.
- Structures in Architectural Conservation Areas.
- Vernacular Buildings.
- Historic Shopfronts.
For more info go to: www.galwaycity.ie/news/2025/20...
@nbhsireland.bsky.social
August 4, 2025 at 10:38 AM
The 2026 Built Heritage Investment Scheme is open for grant applications for works to:
- Protected Structures.
- Structures in Architectural Conservation Areas.
- Vernacular Buildings.
- Historic Shopfronts.
For more info go to: www.galwaycity.ie/news/2025/20...
@nbhsireland.bsky.social
- Protected Structures.
- Structures in Architectural Conservation Areas.
- Vernacular Buildings.
- Historic Shopfronts.
For more info go to: www.galwaycity.ie/news/2025/20...
@nbhsireland.bsky.social
#HandsOnTrad - Last Saturday was a really special day at Fahy's Farm / Feirm Úi Fhathaigh in Galway City.
This was the first traditional building skills event to be held there, and hopefully this is just the beginning of nudging this beautiful vernacular farm complex awake.
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This was the first traditional building skills event to be held there, and hopefully this is just the beginning of nudging this beautiful vernacular farm complex awake.
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July 25, 2025 at 12:50 PM
#HandsOnTrad - Last Saturday was a really special day at Fahy's Farm / Feirm Úi Fhathaigh in Galway City.
This was the first traditional building skills event to be held there, and hopefully this is just the beginning of nudging this beautiful vernacular farm complex awake.
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This was the first traditional building skills event to be held there, and hopefully this is just the beginning of nudging this beautiful vernacular farm complex awake.
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Something to lift the heart! 💚
Our chain gang (sorry traditional building skills participants! 😄) hard at work removing cement render from one of the traditional buildings at Fahy's Farm, Galway City.
Funded by @galwaycitycouncil.bsky.social Architectural Conservation & @nbhsireland.bsky.social
Our chain gang (sorry traditional building skills participants! 😄) hard at work removing cement render from one of the traditional buildings at Fahy's Farm, Galway City.
Funded by @galwaycitycouncil.bsky.social Architectural Conservation & @nbhsireland.bsky.social
July 20, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Something to lift the heart! 💚
Our chain gang (sorry traditional building skills participants! 😄) hard at work removing cement render from one of the traditional buildings at Fahy's Farm, Galway City.
Funded by @galwaycitycouncil.bsky.social Architectural Conservation & @nbhsireland.bsky.social
Our chain gang (sorry traditional building skills participants! 😄) hard at work removing cement render from one of the traditional buildings at Fahy's Farm, Galway City.
Funded by @galwaycitycouncil.bsky.social Architectural Conservation & @nbhsireland.bsky.social
Final prep for tomorrow's Traditional Building Skills Training Day at Fahy's Farm in Galway City.
Special Coordinator 🐶🫡 checking the softness of seating for participants!
@nbhsireland.bsky.social
Special Coordinator 🐶🫡 checking the softness of seating for participants!
@nbhsireland.bsky.social
July 18, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Final prep for tomorrow's Traditional Building Skills Training Day at Fahy's Farm in Galway City.
Special Coordinator 🐶🫡 checking the softness of seating for participants!
@nbhsireland.bsky.social
Special Coordinator 🐶🫡 checking the softness of seating for participants!
@nbhsireland.bsky.social
Reposted by Architectural Conservation / Galway City Council
✨PUBLIC CONSULTATION OPEN✨
@nationalmons.bsky.social and NBHS are preparing a Built and Archaeological Heritage Sectoral Adaptation Plan📑
Closing date 📅5pm 29 July 2025.
Details 👉 bit.ly/4lWoUOC
@depthousingirl.bsky.social @deptcee.bsky.social
@nationalmons.bsky.social and NBHS are preparing a Built and Archaeological Heritage Sectoral Adaptation Plan📑
Closing date 📅5pm 29 July 2025.
Details 👉 bit.ly/4lWoUOC
@depthousingirl.bsky.social @deptcee.bsky.social
July 15, 2025 at 8:38 AM
✨PUBLIC CONSULTATION OPEN✨
@nationalmons.bsky.social and NBHS are preparing a Built and Archaeological Heritage Sectoral Adaptation Plan📑
Closing date 📅5pm 29 July 2025.
Details 👉 bit.ly/4lWoUOC
@depthousingirl.bsky.social @deptcee.bsky.social
@nationalmons.bsky.social and NBHS are preparing a Built and Archaeological Heritage Sectoral Adaptation Plan📑
Closing date 📅5pm 29 July 2025.
Details 👉 bit.ly/4lWoUOC
@depthousingirl.bsky.social @deptcee.bsky.social
In the Summer of 1945, architecture students from UCD set out to Menlough village in Galway City to undertake a Material Culture Survey of the cottages, their setting, interiors, & materials.
The Material Culture Survey of Menlough Village is archived at the @nmireland.bsky.social - Country Life.
The Material Culture Survey of Menlough Village is archived at the @nmireland.bsky.social - Country Life.
July 2, 2025 at 5:16 PM
In the Summer of 1945, architecture students from UCD set out to Menlough village in Galway City to undertake a Material Culture Survey of the cottages, their setting, interiors, & materials.
The Material Culture Survey of Menlough Village is archived at the @nmireland.bsky.social - Country Life.
The Material Culture Survey of Menlough Village is archived at the @nmireland.bsky.social - Country Life.
Family home of Nora Barnacle, who was married to James Joyce, recognised as Galway City's Building of the Month.
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Family home of James Joyce’s wife recognised as Galway’s building of the month
The childhood home of James Joyce’s wife, Nora Barnacle, located in Galway City, has been named “Building of the Month" this June.
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July 1, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Family home of Nora Barnacle, who was married to James Joyce, recognised as Galway City's Building of the Month.
www.independent.ie/regionals/ga...
www.independent.ie/regionals/ga...
Many thanks for all of the interest in the Traditional Building Skills Training Day at Fahy's Farm, Galway City.
Booking is now closed for this event.
@nbhsireland.bsky.social
#Conservation #GalwayCity
Booking is now closed for this event.
@nbhsireland.bsky.social
#Conservation #GalwayCity
June 24, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Many thanks for all of the interest in the Traditional Building Skills Training Day at Fahy's Farm, Galway City.
Booking is now closed for this event.
@nbhsireland.bsky.social
#Conservation #GalwayCity
Booking is now closed for this event.
@nbhsireland.bsky.social
#Conservation #GalwayCity
Happy Bloomsday! Galway City Building of the Month for June is Nora Barnacle's home house, No.8 Bowling Green (RPS.1301). Nora was married to James Joyce, who often visited this little house.
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June 16, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Happy Bloomsday! Galway City Building of the Month for June is Nora Barnacle's home house, No.8 Bowling Green (RPS.1301). Nora was married to James Joyce, who often visited this little house.
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APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN for the €200,000 2025 Shopfront Enhancement Scheme for eligible businesses in the Eyre Square, City Core, & Lwr Dominick Street Architectural Conservation Areas.
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DEADLINE: Friday 11 July 2025.
More info can be found here: www.GalwayCity.ie/Shopfront
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DEADLINE: Friday 11 July 2025.
More info can be found here: www.GalwayCity.ie/Shopfront
June 12, 2025 at 6:57 PM
APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN for the €200,000 2025 Shopfront Enhancement Scheme for eligible businesses in the Eyre Square, City Core, & Lwr Dominick Street Architectural Conservation Areas.
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DEADLINE: Friday 11 July 2025.
More info can be found here: www.GalwayCity.ie/Shopfront
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DEADLINE: Friday 11 July 2025.
More info can be found here: www.GalwayCity.ie/Shopfront
Built Heritage Investment in Action / Reinstatement of historically accurate tri-partite timber sliding sash windows at No.18 William St, Galway City.
Works are grant assisted under the Built Heritage Investment Scheme by @nbhsireland.bsky.social & administered by @conservationgalway.bsky.social
Works are grant assisted under the Built Heritage Investment Scheme by @nbhsireland.bsky.social & administered by @conservationgalway.bsky.social
June 11, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Built Heritage Investment in Action / Reinstatement of historically accurate tri-partite timber sliding sash windows at No.18 William St, Galway City.
Works are grant assisted under the Built Heritage Investment Scheme by @nbhsireland.bsky.social & administered by @conservationgalway.bsky.social
Works are grant assisted under the Built Heritage Investment Scheme by @nbhsireland.bsky.social & administered by @conservationgalway.bsky.social
#HandsOnTrad - Want to learn about traditional buildings & gain hands on training for their repair & maintenance? Then we have just the event for you!
@galwaycitycouncil.bsky.social with @nbhsireland.bsky.social, will host a FREE traditional building skills training day on 19 July 2025.
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@galwaycitycouncil.bsky.social with @nbhsireland.bsky.social, will host a FREE traditional building skills training day on 19 July 2025.
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June 2, 2025 at 7:11 PM
#HandsOnTrad - Want to learn about traditional buildings & gain hands on training for their repair & maintenance? Then we have just the event for you!
@galwaycitycouncil.bsky.social with @nbhsireland.bsky.social, will host a FREE traditional building skills training day on 19 July 2025.
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@galwaycitycouncil.bsky.social with @nbhsireland.bsky.social, will host a FREE traditional building skills training day on 19 July 2025.
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Galway City Building of the Month for May is Swan House (RPS. 4201); sitting with a quiet heftiness on the corner of Flood Street & Spanish Parade for over 400 years, it is one of the best surviving late medieval houses in the city. 1/3
May 30, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Galway City Building of the Month for May is Swan House (RPS. 4201); sitting with a quiet heftiness on the corner of Flood Street & Spanish Parade for over 400 years, it is one of the best surviving late medieval houses in the city. 1/3