Irish Music & Community Fundraising: Glen Hansard’s legacy is inspiring “The Philly Busk” at the Keswick Theatre on Dec 6, with proceeds going to Project HOME and the Irish Center of Philadelphia. Remembering Liz McNicholl: The Connecticut Irish folksinger and music educator is mourned for her “magic” and “sunshine” impact through her early childhood music school. M9 Crash Vigils & Funerals: Hundreds gathered in Carlow for a prayer vigil for three women and a seven-year-old injured in the wrong-way M9 crash, with a fundraiser topping €670,000; funerals also took place for two of the teenagers killed. Online Harassment After Tragedy: Pavee Point says Travellers were targeted with “vile racism” on social media following the crash. Education & Care: A student who left school due to mental health issues has achieved six H1s in the Leaving Cert and is aiming for medicine. Scams & Digital Safety: A new study estimates Irish adults lost €760m to scammers in 2025, with customs-charge phishing a major driver. Culture & Faith Trends: The Iona Institute reports Catholic baptisms in Ireland fell nearly 30% over the past decade, citing falling births and rising secularism.