Galway Community Archaeology

19/06/2026

The Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme (ORIS) 2026/2027 has been
launched. The scheme supports the development of new outdoor recreational
infrastructure and the necessary repair, enhancement, or promotion of existing
outdoor recreation infrastructure, in countryside areas across Ireland. Further details
on what type of grants are available and project criteria can be found on our website
at https://www.galway.ie/en/community-tourism-arts/outdoor-recreational-infrastructure-scheme-oris Any queries and requests for applications can be sent to
[email protected]

Tá iarratais á lorg ag Comhairle Chontae na Gaillimhe do Scéim um Bonneagar
Caithimh Aimsire Lasmuigh 2026/2027. Tacaíonn an scéim le soláthar bonneagair
lasmuigh atá, den chuid is mó, ar fáil saor in aisce don phobal. Ba chóir go mbeadh
tionscadail réidh le tosú. Tuilleadh Sonraí le fáil anseo:
https://www.galway.ie/en/community-tourism-arts/outdoor-recreational-infrastructurescheme-oris Foirmeacha Iarratais/Iarratais/Ceisteanna chuig:
[email protected]

19/06/2026

A few spaces left for Sunday's Family Day at the Burren Archaeology Festival 2026. Galway County Council The Heritage Council National Monuments Service - Archaeology Burrenbeo Trust Burren Nature Sanctuary & Botanical Collection Galway County Public Participation Network Galway Public Libraries

The Burren Archaeology Festival is starting tomorrow 20th. Saturday is a day of archaeology talks and there is a fantatstic line up of speakers.
While Saturday is now sold out, our Sunday Family Day is free to attend at the beautiful Burren College of Art in Ballyvaughan.
🧱 LEGO archaeology workshop
⚒️ Live blacksmithing
🦴 Osteology stall
🏺 Handle replica artefacts
🧶 Wool spinning
🎨 Create medieval clay tiles

There are also a few tickets remaining for the Big Dig, where children get the chance to experience what it is like to be an archaeologist by learning how to excavate the remains of a Viking house.

Find out more & book: burrenbeo.com/archaeologyfestival

Special thanks to the Burren College of Art for hosting, and for their continued and valued support of Burrenbeo Trust Thanks also to the National Monuments Service - Archaeology and Acres Burren Aran for kindly supporting this year's festival.

18/06/2026

Competition Time with Ballinasloe and District Heritage Society. Galway County Council The Heritage Council Creative Ireland Galway County Galway County Public Participation Network Galway Public Libraries

Ballinasloe’s Limestone Legacy - summer photo competition.

Take a photo of something relating to Ballinasloe’s past as a world renowned centre for limestone building, quarrying and craft. It can be anything from a building to a cut stone, memorial or a stonemason’s tools. Post and tag for a repost. Winner will receive €200 among other prizes.

18/06/2026

Your assistance is required for Masters Research Project University College London (UCL)- Ireland’s holy wells as sites of human nature connections by Laura May Galvin. Her research aims to examine the role of holy wells in contemporary Ireland, and to explore how visiting and engaging with holy wells shapes people’s relationship with the natural environment. For further information please contact [email protected]. Galway County Council The Heritage Council Galway County Biodiversity Office An Taisce The National Trust for Ireland CuanBeo Galway County Public Participation Network Galway Public Libraries ATU Galway City School of Geography, Archaeology & Irish Studies, University of Galway

15/06/2026

European Archaeology Days 2026. Scoil Eanna pupils at Latimer's Gate, Loughrea during a tour of Medieval Loughrea. Thank you for the photo. Full story on our website (see link in Bio) Funded by Heritage in Schools and . Visit Loughrea

15/06/2026

Class groups from Scoil Éanna, Bullaun and St. Ita's N.S Loughrea accompanied me around the medieval town of Loughrea as part of European Archaeology Days. Funded by Galway County Council & The Heritage Council Galway Community Archaeology promotes the preservation and promotion of our archaeological heritage. https://field-monuments.galwaycommunityheritage.org/content/new-contributions/european-archaeology-days Galway County Heritage Office Discover Loughrea 'Loughrea Library Visit Galway Galway Public Libraries Galway County Public Participation Network National Museum of Ireland Our Irish Heritage

Galway Community Archaeology Project and Galway County Heritage Office hosted a number of Schools Events in Loughrea in celebration of ...

14/06/2026

Upcoming field trip by Oyster Country Heritage Group. Galway County Council The Heritage Council Galway County Public Participation Network Galway Public Libraries School of Geography, Archaeology & Irish Studies, University of Galway Galway Rural Development

12/06/2026

09/06/2026

** Fully Booked** Tour of Medieval Loughrea. Walk along the medieval moat, still working after 700 years!. See through the eyes of an archaeologist the layout of a medieval town. Help us celebrate European Archaeology Days 2026. This event is for School Groups June 12th 2026. Booking Required. https://field-monuments.galwaycommunityheritage.org/content/new-contributions/european-archaeology-days Galway Community Archaeology Project is funded by Galway County Council and The Heritage Council . The event is part funded by Heritage in Schools Scheme. Galway County Public Participation Network Visit Galway Galway Public Libraries Loughrea Library

02/06/2026

Open Call- Submissions are invited from Irish artists, Roscommon residents, and anyone connected to the county or the project. We welcome both professional and amateur creators working in:
Visual Art & Craft (ceramics, leather, metal, stone, sculpture, textiles, woodworking, or other)
Poetry, Song, or Music
We are especially seeking work inspired by the Co. Roscommon landscape, history, identity, and specific local sites like Ballintober Castle, the graveyard, and St. Bride’s Holy Well, as well as archaeology and the Castles in Communities project.
Key Details for Distribution: Submission Deadline: June 21, 2026
How to Apply
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfZXUAhmH4R9-iYBbDAlXuElA0U3nLdtQOGin1Hm8_Glkktyg/viewform
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