Eyre Square in Galway in County Galway, Connacht, Ireland — Irish West ((Éire) North Atlantic Ocean)

Medieval Town Hall/Balla Meánaoiseach na Cahtrach

Medieval Town Hall/<lang=ga>Balla Meánaoiseach na Cahtrach</lang=ga> Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., April 6, 2025

1. Medieval Town Hall/Balla Meánaoiseach na Cahtrach Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Preserved walls from the 13th century and
two restored towers lie within
this shopping centre

Erected by Galway Lions Club and Dúchas na Gaillimhe–Galway Civic Trust.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Ireland, Galway Lions Club Heritage Walking Trail series list.

Location. 53° 16.421′ N, 9° 2.963′ W. Marker is in Galway, Connacht, in County Galway. It is in Eyre Square. It is at the intersection of Eyre Square/An Faiche Mohr and Ballalley Lane, on the right when traveling south on Eyre Square/An Faiche Mohr. Marker is near the Eyre Square Centre east entrance opposite Eyre Square. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Galway, Connacht H91 D527, Ireland. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean,

in the North Atlantic Region,

on the Atlantic Arc,

in Europe,

on the Island of Ireland,

on the Celtic Fringe,

in the European Union,

in Atlantic Europe,

on one of the British Isles,

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in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: History of Eyre Square (here, next to this marker); Pádraic Ó Conaire (1882-1928) (within shouting distance of this marker); John Fitzgerald Kennedy (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Doras de Brun / The Browne Doorway (about 120 meters away); Doras an Bhrúnaigh/The Browne Doorway (about 120 meters away); Oscar Wilde • Eduard Wilde (about 150 meters away); The Arms of Galway from one of the Town Fortifications (about 150 meters away); Stáisiún Éamonn Ceannt Station (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Galway.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., April 6, 2025

2. Medieval Town Hall/Balla Meánaoiseach na Cahtrach Marker

At far right of photo

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., April 7, 2025

3. Medieval Town Hall/Balla Meánaoiseach na Cahtrach Marker

Near tower inside Eyre Square Centre

Medieval Town Hall Tower image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., April 7, 2025

4. Medieval Town Hall Tower

Protected inside Eyre Square Centre

Medieval Town Hall Wall image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., April 7, 2025

5. Medieval Town Hall Wall

Preserved inside Eyre Square Centre

Credits. This page was last revised on December 3, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 19, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 102 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 19, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. 3, 4, 5. submitted on April 23, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.