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It was a sort of homecoming for Galway-native writer Michelle McDonagh last week as she savoured the atmosphere of Cuirt the week in which her debut novel was launched in her native city.

University of Galway has announced the winners of the 2023 Alumni Awards to be presented at a gala banquet on Friday June 16, 2023. The Alumni Awards recognise individual excellence and achievements among the University’s 128,000 alumni worldwide. These awardees are leaders who have demonstrated impact and excellence in their fields on a local, national, and international level.

Maelíosa Stafford was an actor, director, producer, and educator and one of the most influential, successful, innovative, and charismatic of Galway artists.

Irish singer and guitarist Síomha dances the line between folk, jazz and neo-soul effortlessly taking audiences on an unforgettable journey with her soulful melodies. Her debut album Infinite Space – described by The Irish Times as “a seriously accomplished and self-confident debut”. Her moving album is a collection of songs in both Irish and English.

BY JORDAN LILLIS

The Galway and Salthill Tramway Company was inaugurated in 1877. The Town Commissioners gave the project every encouragement and extended the time limit in which the tracks had to be laid. The single tramline was two and a quarter miles long with eight passing loops, roughly 250 yards apart. The rails were heavy steel, the gauge was three feet wide and the trams were horse-drawn, there was no electricity in Galway for another 12 years or so. The cost of construction was £13,000. The depot was in Forster Street and the western terminus was opposite the Eglinton Hotel.

An unquestionably enlightening literary discussion, ‘Motherhood and Madness’ will be held on Wednesday, April 5 at 8pm to commemorate the launch of Milk: On Motherhood and Madness by Alice Kinsella. On the night, Alice will be joined by fellow writer Sophie White, and author Una Mannion moderating proceedings.

Druid Theatre Company will present their five-star production of ‘The Last Return’, Sonya Kelly’s award-winning new comedy, at Roscommon Arts Centre on February 9, 10 and 11 as part of their national tour.

Sherry FitzGerald’s Galway branch was presented with the company’s Residential Branch of the Year 2023 award at its traditional in-person annual conference held recently in Dublin.

‘Her voice is a superb mix of china cup fragility and steely strength” (The Irish Times, 2010.)