AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoIrish Music Month Momentum: Midwest Radio has named Joanne Gallagher, Liam Foody, Chris Cresham and The Murphy Sisters as Local Hero finalists, feeding into the national search for A New Local Hero. Comedy in Galway: The Galway Comedy Festival runs Oct 20–26 with “Comedy Christmas” billing, 60 shows and 80 performers, including Tommy Tiernan, Deirdre O’Kane, Dara Ó Briain and more. Traditional Music Milestone: Frankie Gavin marks 50 years in Irish traditional music with tribute shows to late bandmate Dolores Keane across Ennis, Navan and Dún Laoghaire in early 2027. Oasis Returns (Big Time): Oasis confirm a 38-date Live ’27 world tour, with major Irish stops at Slane Castle (Sept 4–5, 2027) and a wider run across the UK and Europe; Noel Gallagher also says there’ll be no new Oasis music. Student Life Under Pressure: A feature argues college social life in Ireland has been “impoverished” by cost, housing and the online shift, turning university into obligation rather than a third space. Global Arts & Culture Links: Ireland and The Bahamas celebrate historic ties through cultural and educational exchanges, culminating in Entangled Islands: Ireland & The Caribbean at the National Art Gallery of The Bahamas. Online Safety & Kids: Multiple reports highlight growing concern over how children engage with social media and AI, with calls for education-focused protection.
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