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Author discusses her dyslexia and dyspraxia at Kenny’s book event
Former Rose of Tralee Hannah Daly is on a mission to spread awareness about dyslexia, dyspraxia, sensory processing disorder and other learning differences that neurodivergent people experience, in a world that doesn’t value them.
‘From a Low and Quiet Sea’ to soon perform at Roscommon Arts Centre
Decadent Theatre Company and Galway Arts Centre Present Donal Ryan’s From a Low and Quiet Sea At Roscommon Arts Centre on Tuesday, May 16, at 8pm.
City native makes fiction debut with stunning rural noir whodunnit
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.
38th Cúirt International Festival of Literature takes place in Galway this week
There are plenty of literary treats in-store all round Galway this week for the 38th Cúirt International Festival of Literature, which is on until Sunday April 23.
Ian Kenneally reappointed to role of County Council’s Decade of Centenaries Historian in Residence
As part of the Westmeath County Council Decade of Centenaries programme, Ian Kenneally has been reappointed Historian in Residence for the period from April until November 2023.
Profanity and vulgarity in modern society
No one can deny that the verbal vulgarity of swearing, cursing, or what used to be called profanity has become accepted and even standardised in the modern world. Whether in films, novels, music CDs, or stand-up comedians, dropping the f-word is always guaranteed to raise a laugh.
University of Galway announce 2023 Alumni Award winners
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.
Virtual meeting to ‘keep people in their homes’ to take place
A virtual town hall meeting organised by Uplift in association with author and Maynooth University lecturer, Rory Hearne, and Galway founded housing festival group, Féile Housing, will take place on April 13 at 7pm.
Clara Kiyoko Kumagai launches her debut YA novel, Catfish Rolling
BY JORDAN LILLIS