AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEurovision Aftershock: Bulgaria’s Dara won Eurovision 2026 in Vienna with “Bangaranga,” but the night was dominated by Israel-related protests, boos and a five-nation boycott that included Ireland, Spain, the Netherlands, Slovenia and Iceland—while Israel’s Noam Bettan finished second amid audible jeers. Civic Life in Belfast: Thousands marched through Belfast on Saturday for two separate causes—pro-Palestine and a March for Jesus—turning the city centre into a loud, visible test of public space and faith. Local Politics Watch: With Dublin Central and Galway West byelections on May 22, canvassing is sharpening around immigration, cost of living and housing, and the spotlight is on Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald’s leadership. Culture & Memory: The National Famine Commemoration took place in the Irish Workhouse Centre in Portumna, with Taoiseach Micheál Martin stressing resilience and lessons for future generations. Arts in Motion: Project Arts Centre’s “Puff” brought high-energy Brazilian dance to Dublin, using the body as the whole story. Everyday Community: In North Pole, Alaska, a new laundromat, The Wash House, reopened after months without one—an unglamorous reminder that culture also lives in practical spaces.
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