Sport & Community Funding: The Government has launched the €6m Golf Legacy Infrastructure Investment Programme 2026–2030, aiming to fund low-cost, public golf facilities ahead of major events including next year’s Ryder Cup in Adare, with the first funding round opening 17 August. Culture & Heritage: West Cork’s Dunmanway welcomed the return of a 17th-century golden chalice, with local families linked to Charlemagne, as part of a Homecoming gathering. Activism & Climate: Greta Thunberg visited West Cork, touring sites including Sam’s Cross and Drombeg stone circle, in a trip connected to the Global Sumud Flotilla for Palestine. Anti-Racism History: A new reflection marks 50 years since Rock Against Racism took off, tracing how activists and writers helped shape the movement. Arts & Language: A spotlight on translating Marina Carr for the stage explores how translators “weigh every word” to bring contemporary Dublin themes to new audiences. Public Services & Daily Life: South Connacht Citizens Information Service reports heavy demand in 2025, driven by cost-of-living pressures and more people seeking help online. Transport: The NTA says it lacks sufficient funding for new public transport services in 2026, with expansions in 2027 dependent on money being allocated. Tragedy: A wrong-way M9 crash killed five teenage boys and left two sisters critically injured, with post-mortems planned and investigations ongoing.