Spiritual Sustenance

A welcome message from

The Very Reverend
Lynda Peilow

In Galway, St. Nicholas’ Collegiate Church is a much loved and respected building which has remained present and constant through the centuries. It is also a place of considerable historical significance to generations of people the world over. It is my prayer and hope that all who come through the doors of St. Nicholas’ will encounter the face of God in the worshipping community, and that our worshipping community will be inspired because of their ‘belonging’ to be part of the church.

Everyone is welcome, and I pray that you may find in St. Nicholas’ a spiritual home, or, if you are visiting us, that you will have an encounter with God as people have for over 700 years.

A Friendly Community

Now more than ever before, we warmly welcome all to our services, regardless of background. Here you will find a friendly community, rooted in the rhythm of prayer and music that is at the heart of the Anglican liturgical tradition, and united in their beautiful diversity. We celebrate that diversity within our Eucharistic tradition, bringing together all the people of God gathered around the altar every Sunday.

Sunday Services

– 9am: Said Eucharist
– 11am: Sung Eucharist
– 4pm Evensong: 4th October, 1st November

Weekday Services

– Wednesdays: 10:30am Said Eucharist-Thursday Compline at 8pm: 5th, 12th, 19th November

Seasonal & Traditional Services

In addition to our regular services, we hold seasonal and traditional services:

  • Choral Evensong 4th October and 1st November 2026 at 4pm, sung by the Collegiate Church Choir

 

  • Compline 5th, 12th, 19th November 2026 at 8pm, sung by the University of Galway Choral Scholars
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Book a Tour

Take a tour of the church and walk through the ancient aisles with an historian, or climb the famous bell tower and ring the ancient bells for all of Galway to hear.