As part of its outreach programme, Galway City Museum is hosting a series of educational talks at Westside Resource Centre, Seamus Quirke Road, on the first Tuesday of each month from November 2026 to March 2027.

Developed in response to the interests of the local community, the programme explores different aspects of Galway’s rich history and heritage, from medieval pilgrimage and historic buildings to murder, mystery and the story of Westside itself.

In October 1920, Michael Walsh, popular owner of the Old Malt on High Street and a Sinn Féin member of the Galway Urban District Council, was taken from his place of business and murdered on the Long Walk. Join Brendan McGowan, Education Officer at Galway City Museum, as he tells Walsh’s story through the objects and photographs, including new details that have recently come to light.

[Image: Michael Walsh (1881-1920) from Mise by Colm Ó Gaora]

Bookings:

These events are free of charge, and all are welcome, but please book in advance by contacting Westside Resource Centre at (091) 528325.

Venue Address:

Please note, the venue for this series of talks is Westside Resource Centre and NOT Galway City Museum.  Westside Resource Centre is located next to Westside Library on Seamus Quirke Road, Galway, H91 C1KX.  See Directions!