Esker Festival Orchestra

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The Esker Festival Orchestra presents 'Transfigurations' - Orchestral Masterworks Richard Wagner - Prelude and Liebestod from Tristan and Isolde Igor Stravinsky - Firebird Suite 1919 Peter Joyce - ‘Purgatory’ Tone Poem for Orchestra after the play by W.B. Yeats Richard Strauss - Death and Transfiguration The Esker Festival Orchestra, now in its 12th year, is […]

Heritage Day- Exploring our Foundations

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As part of National Heritage Week....Join us for a fun and educational day in St. Nicholas' Church! Have a go at medieval swordplay, calligraphy, medieval dance, lucet weaving, and have a taste of medieval snacks. Children won't want to miss out on their own special activities, and face painting by the talented Giselle, sponsored by […]

Esker Festival Orchestra

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Esker Festival Orchestra and Choir 'And there was light' - The Creation, Haydn's Magnum Opus St Nicholas’ Collegiate Church - Monday August 18th 2025 8pm The Esker Festival Orchestra and Choir is delighted to present Joseph Haydn's unparalleled masterpiece 'The Creation' for one performance only in St Nicholas' Collegiate Church, Galway on August 18th. The […]

Claddagh Choral Concert

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Join us for a heartwarming evening of music as Claddagh Choral proudly presents a special concert featuring the Voice of Galway and Encore Choir – the largest choral programme for older adults in the United States. As part of their 10-day tour of Ireland, Encore Choir concludes their journey in the historic setting of St […]

Closed for tourism

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Church closed to tourism- open at 5:15 for evening concert admission

Opening Hours:

Mon, Tue, Thur, Fri, Sat 10 a.m.– 6.00 p.m.
Wed 12 p.m.– 6.00 p.m.
Sat 10am - 6.00 p.m.
Sun 1pm - 5.30 p.m.

Last admission 30 mins prior.

Please note we occasionally close earlier due to events or parish services.
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