What’s On
Galway City Museum’s programme of events caters for a variety of audiences and interests, comprising gallery tours, illustrated talks, art and craft workshops, art classes and lectures. Enjoy our current series of online workshops here!
B+ The West is Awake
July 18 @ 10:00 am - July 29 @ 4:45 pm UTC+0
What’s On
Galway City Museum’s programme of events caters for a variety of audiences and interests, comprising gallery tours, illustrated talks, art and craft workshops, art classes and lectures. Enjoy our current series of online workshops here!
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NATIONAL HARP DAY / LÁ NA CRUITE
October 19, 2019 @ 9:30 am - 3:30 pm UTC+0
Free
Saturday 19 October, 10.30am to 12pm
DISPLAY: Galway’s Harp-Makers
The harp is Ireland’s national instrument. To celebrate National Harp Day/Lá na Cruite, drop in and see a display of ancient and modern Irish harps made in Co. Galway by harp-makers Callan Harps, Eriu Harps and Paul Dooley.
Suitable for all ages (no booking required)
Saturday 19 October, 12pm to 1pm
PERFORMANCE: Harp Student Concert
Harp students of all ages and levels take to the stage to demonstrate Ireland’s unique harping heritage.
Suitable for all ages (no booking required)
Saturday 19 October, 2pm to 3pm
ILLUSTRATED TALK & RECITAL: The Manuscripts of Patrick O’Neill
Join Kathleen Loughnane as she discusses the manuscripts of music collector Patrick O’Neill (1765-1832), which give an insight into the eclectic range of popular music in south Tipperary/Kilkenny in the late 18th and early 19th centuries.
As places are limited, advance booking is advised – call the museum on (091) 532460.
Suitable for age 12+
Saturday 19 October, 3pm to 4.30pm
PERFORMANCE: A Celebration of Irish Harping
In association with Cruit Éireann, the Galway harping community celebrate Ireland’s national instrument with a concert including Paul Dooley, Kathleen Loughnane, Úna Ní Fhlannagáin, Floriane Blancke and more!
Suitable for all ages (no booking required)
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