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Tributes have poured in following the death of Margaretta D’Arcy, the fearless artist, writer and peace activist whose uncompromising voice shaped Irish cultural and political life for more than half a century. Ms D’Arcy, who was 91, died in Galway on Sunday, leaving behind a remarkable legacy of creative daring, radical honesty and steadfast commitment to justice.

Tributes have poured in following the death of Margaretta D’Arcy, the fearless artist, writer and peace activist whose uncompromising voice shaped Irish cultural and political life for more than half a century. Ms D’Arcy, who was 91, died in Galway on Sunday, leaving behind a remarkable legacy of creative daring, radical honesty and steadfast commitment to justice.

The Conamara Sea Week Festival takes place in Letterfrack in northwest Connemara from October 18 to 27.

Based on the book by Pat McCabe

Decadent Theatre Company and Town Hall Theatre have announced the cast for the world premiere of Finding Sophie, a new play by award-winning writer Christian O’Reilly. Directed by Andrew Flynn, this highly anticipated new play is the sequel to the award-winning Sanctuary.

Denis Mockler will launch his fifth collection of self-published poetry at Charlie Byrne’s Bookshop on Middle Street next Thursday, August 28, at 6pm.

When we arrived at the Galway Advertiser headquarters, Eyre Square, they greeted us brilliantly, with a lot of empathy. They also gave us nice treats. At first a woman brought us up to Declan where we sat down at a board table. It was clear Declan [Varley, the editor] was a kind and a warm person, as we sat down to a table of Krispy Kremes, colourful socks and stationery.

In the aftermath of their father’s death, four estranged siblings are called back to their childhood home to decide the future of the family estate.

The inaugural event, ‘The Out of Towners’, brought together five poets from across Ireland to celebrate newly published work, and Morgan’s reading from his latest collection, Blood Atlas, was a highlight of the evening.

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