ARCHITECTURAL heritage of Galway is to be put into the spotlight this month.
As part of a new initiative, buildings from Galway’s ‘Record of Protected Structures’ will be showcased on fifteen high profile road signs coming into the city.
Among the heritage-rich buildings on show are Nora Barnacle’s Cottage, Nuns Island Theatre, the Former Fever Hospital on Earls Island, and ‘Una Michael’s Cottage’. Inspired by the Architectural Conservation Section’s ‘Building of the Month’ social media series, the campaign highlights some of the most distinctive, historically significant, and culturally meaningful buildings in Galway.
Throughout April, motorists entering Galway will see a curated selection of Protected Structures representing the diversity of the city’s built heritage. The aim of the initiative is to foster awareness and appreciation of Galway’s Record of Protected Structures – a list of the 618 Protected Structures within the city.
A Protected Structure is a structure which the city council considers is of special architectural, historical, archaeological, artistic, cultural, scientific, social or technical interest.
Speaking about the campaign, Michael Scott, Executive Architectural Conservation Officer, Galway City Council, said, “The buildings on our Record of Protected Structures capture the spirit of Galway. From modest cottages to landmark public buildings, each one contributes to the city’s unique character. By showcasing these structures on our approach signs, we hope to encourage curiosity about the built heritage that surrounds us and underlines the importance of its protection for future generations”.
