Special Education Relief: A Cork mum, Maria Keane, finally gets a long-awaited special school place for her teenage son Yann, with the new North Cork Community Special School building in Carrignavar opening just days before term starts after wastewater-capacity worries. Dolly Parton’s Cultural Impact: Tributes continue after Parton’s death at 80, with Irish voices recalling her ability to unite through music and her literacy work, including the Imagination Library. Mother and Baby Homes Legal Fight: A Cork group linked to Bessborough plans is seeking judicial review over An Coimisiún Pleanála’s decision to uphold apartments on the former mother-and-baby institution grounds. LGBTQ+ Film Spotlight: Two Irish LGBTQ+ short films, Queen Lizzy and Something in the Air, are shortlisted for the 2026 Iris Prize, with Queen Lizzy focusing on a Traveller woman’s sexuality and family fallout. Public Health for Babies: Cork and Kerry families are being offered free RSV vaccination for eligible infants as the HSE South West programme rolls out ahead of winter. Tragedy in Spain: Irish mother Thomasina Tobin from Co Monaghan and her New Zealand husband were found dead in a hot tub near Valencia, with investigators exploring possible electrocution or fumes. Road Safety Tech Push: A minister says AI and camera networks could help detect wrong-way driving faster, following the M9 crash that killed teenagers. Sports & Community: A Training and Fun Day in Roscommon, hosted by LGFA All-Ireland winner Kate Nolan, raises funds for Self Help Africa and Warriors for Humanity.