Arts Funding: The Arts Council has awarded €246,439 to 13 youth groups nationwide via its Youth Ensemble Scheme, including €21,400 for Nenagh Arts Centre in Tipperary, backing young people aged 10–24 to create and critically engage across artforms. Community Cleanliness: Tipperary hosted a Gum Litter Taskforce roadshow, highlighting that while 82% of young people see littering as socially unacceptable, only 61% view chewing gum as litter; 92% now report disposing of gum properly. Education Support: NALA says literacy and numeracy supports are increasingly being built into further education as need rises, with over 20% of adults struggling with literacy and 12% of 16–24-year-olds affected. Culture & Identity: Parents in Offaly are pushing for more Irish-medium second-level options, warning of a “void” in the Midlands where Gaelcholáistí are missing. International Spotlight: A Swiss court overturned a deportation order for an Irish teenager and her mother accused-linked to a former Swiss politician, allowing them to remain while charges proceed. Dolly Parton: Tributes and legacy coverage continue after her death at 80, with renewed focus on her philanthropy and literacy work. In Memoriam: Tributes also follow the deaths of horse enthusiast Phil Burchill and actor Peter Cullen (Winnie the Pooh, Transformers). Public Life: A vigil in Billings, Montana, drew 1,000+ people to remember the victims of a mass shooting and house fire.