As part of its outreach programme, Galway City Museum has curated a special series of educational talks and events to be held at Westside Resource Centre, Seamus Quirke Road, during the darker months from November 2025 and March 2026.

Developed in response to the interests of the local community, the programme spans a wide range of engaging topics – from folklore to built heritage and natural disasters.

On the night of 6 January 1839, a storm of unprecedented ferocity swept across Ireland, remembered ever after as the Night of the Big Wind. The Dublin Evening Post reported: ‘Ireland has been the chief victim of the hurricane – every part of Ireland – every field, every town, every village in Ireland have felt dire effects, from Galway to Dublin – from the Giant’s Causeway to Valentia.’ Join historian and author William Henry as he explores the impact of this legendary storm on Galway and its people.

These events are free of charge, and all are welcome, but please book in advance by contacting Westside Resource Centre at (091) 528325.

Please note the venue for this series of talks is Westside Resource Centre and NOT Galway City Museum. Westside Resource Centre is located next to Westside Library on Seamus Quirke Road, Galway, H19 C1KX.