Irish Screen & Comedy: Netflix has greenlit Lisa McGee’s next project, Jig, a six-part mockumentary set in the competitive world of Irish dancing, filmed in the North next year. Music & Community: Electric Picnic hosts A Celebration of the Music of Shane MacGowan this Friday, with a tribute set by Boys from the Black Stuff and surprise guests, plus a charity-linked tribute album in the works. Global Culture Icon: Dolly Parton’s death has sparked tributes across the UK and beyond, including a Buckingham Palace Changing of the Guard performance of “9 to 5” and U2’s Bono sharing a sketch tribute. Education & Wellbeing: Aontas na Mac Léinn urges new third-level students to use supports early—clubs, health services, and academic help—while guidance counsellors flag alternative pathways beyond the CAO after Leaving Cert results. Workplace Rights: Talks at the WRC are set for tomorrow over staffing at Oberstown Children Detention Centre, as Fórsa plans further industrial action. Heritage & Outdoors: National Hedgerow Week 2026 runs 28 August to 6 September, spotlighting biodiversity, climate resilience and farm heritage with events and webinars. Housing Crisis: A Kildare mother of three says she’s been forced into a tent after her landlord sold up, despite medical documentation and housing supports. Human Rights & Conflict: Trócaire warns Ebola in DRC is worsening and becoming “eerily reminiscent of COVID,” while Irish Catholic priests urge the UK to recognise UN findings on Gaza and tighten settlement trade and arms. Safety & Justice: A Cork Prison inquest hears calls to fast-track remote monitoring tech after the death of Jamie Crowley following withdrawal seizures.