European Archaeology Days

Galway Community Archaeology Project and Galway County Heritage Office are hosting a Schools Event in Loughrea on Friday 12th June 2026 in celebration of European Archaeology Days. European Archaeology Days are coordinated in Europe by the National Institute for Preventive Archaeological Research (INRAP) and in Ireland, by The Heritage Council.

Tour Medieval Loughrea

Join Bernie Doherty, Galway Community Archaeologist and Heritage in Schools Specialist for a 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. Hear stories of the De Burgho family and how they used Loughrea as their caput, or holiday destination.

For bookings please contact [email protected] or phone 086 1003888.

Classes must be accompanied by a teacher/adult. Sessions will take 1.5 hrs.

To find out more about this European initiative visit: journees-archeologie.eu