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As part of this transition, the Galway Arts Centre aims to reflect on and preserve the theatre\u2019s legacy by inviting artists, audiences, and the wider community to share their memories, stories, and materials connected to the venue.<\/p>\n<p>The project will create an archive documenting these experiences, led by writer Christian O\u2019Reilly, who will gather and record personal stories. Director Andrew Flynn will facilitate six intergenerational workshops to encourage memory-sharing through theatre practices, while archivist Harriet Leander will advise on developing the archive. 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