Join Damien Donnellan for a series of object-focused tours this Heritage Week 2025. Each day from Tuesday 19th August to Friday 22nd August, Damien will highlight a different object from the museum’s exhibitions, sharing its unique story and exploring its broader historical context.

Physician’s Cup
Experience the traditions of elite Gaelic society through the story of the O’Tully physician’s cup, a four-handled drinking vessel known as a ‘mether’. Damien will discuss the role of feasting in Gaelic culture and share insights into the practice of Irish medicine, highlighting this remarkable object from the Keepers of the Gael exhibition.

Tours begin at the Museum reception desk. Booking is required – please contact museum@galwaycity.ie or 091 532460.

Suitable for 12+