Celebrating Peadar O’Dowd: A Day of Heritage, History & Music
Schedule
Sat Aug 23 2025 at 09:00 am to 09:30 pm
UTC+01:00Location
The Mick Lally Theatre | Galway, GY
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Join Galway Civic Trust for a special all-day event at the Mick Lally Theatre, celebrating the life and legacy of local historian, waterways advocate, and founding member of Galway Civic Trust — Peadar O’Dowd (1941–2024).
In honour of Peadar’s tireless work in preserving Galway’s heritage, we present a full programme of thought-provoking talks, cultural insights, a film screening, and a vibrant evening concert featuring local musicians and performers.
All are welcome to this community celebration of Galway’s past, present, and enduring cultural spirit.
🎤 Programme of Events:
Morning – Talks & Insights
9:00 AM – Galway from a Polish Perspective – Marek Sztendel
10:00 AM – Galway: Exploring Our Foundations – Ian Brophy
11:00 AM – Our Irish Roots: Celts to Monks – Declan O’Shea
12:00 PM – Encastellated Galway in a Wider European Context – Ronan Harvey
Afternoon – Reflections & Heritage
1:00 PM – FILM SCREENING: Ag Trasnú An Atlantaigh Dhuibh / Crossing the Black Atlantic
2:00 PM – A Talk in Memory of Peadar O’Dowd – William Henry
3:00 PM – The Deserted Anglo-Norman Town and Castle at Rindoon, Co. Roscommon – Kieran O’Conor
4:00 PM – Galway Through Time: A Topographical Exploration – Paul Walsh
5:00 PM – The Hall of the Red Earl – Archaeological Excavations – Dominic Delany
Evening – Music & Community
6:00 PM – On Raglan Road: Great Irish Love Songs and the Women Who Inspired Them – Gerard Hanberry
7:00 – 9:30 PM – Evening Concert featuring:
The Kelly family
Bernard Naughton’s Band
Mick Brown – Folk Singer
10-minute Break
Galway Ukulele Group
Cór na dTreabh – Community Choir
✨ Finger food and light refreshments will be provided for all attendees.
About Peadar O’Dowd:
Peadar was instrumental in preserving Galway’s waterways and historical integrity. In 1967, he formed the Galway Waterways Preservation Society, successfully halting developments that threatened the Eglinton Canal and Claddagh Basin. His passion and legacy live on through the work of Galway Civic Trust.
Location
The Mick Lally Theatre, H91 N5X9
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Where is it happening?
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