Community & Faith: Gaelscoil Eoghan Uí Thuairisc in Carlow raised enough in 24 hours to sponsor a 4,500-litre water truck for families in Gaza via Uisce for Gaza, with the school receiving a video and thanks from the initiative. Sport & Youth Culture: Bunscoil Phobal Feirste marked a standout sporting year with a celebration night after winning multiple Gaelic football and hurling titles, showing how school sport keeps community pride front and centre. Local Lifestyle: Dublin City Council’s “Summer in Dublin” returns with free family events across July and August, from themed weekends like “Circus in the City” to “Alice in the City,” plus free fashion shows on O’Connell Street. Women in Farming: Agriland’s “Groundbreakers” spotlights sisters Miriam and Rachel Hastings balancing education and farming on the Galway/Roscommon border, reflecting the evolving role of women in Irish agriculture. Politics & Protest: Ireland’s Nations League match against Israel will be played behind closed doors in Serbia, after venue changes approved by UEFA amid ongoing boycott calls. Justice in Focus: The Central Criminal Court hears defence and prosecution arguments in the Riad Bouchaker attempted murder trial, with jurors told they can consider alternative verdicts.