AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoWorld Cup Fever: FIFA World Cup 2026 kicks off this week with a 48-team, 104-match format across 16 cities, and Ireland fans are being pointed to RTÉ coverage and free-stream guides as the tournament ramps up. Festival Focus: Forest Fest adds a new Country and Americana arena, “Kickin’ Up Dust,” with dedicated acts for ticketholders at Bee’s Wing Farm in Laois. Music & Culture: Peaches hits back at body-shaming and “the joy in resistance” themes in a keynote chat, while Fontaines D.C. mourns the death of manager Trevor Dietz. Irish Arts & Design: A Victorian Kinsale Harbour property with library, cinema room and artist’s studio goes on the market after a conservation-led restoration. Policy & Safety: Ireland may trial digital ID for age checks on porn sites as part of EU online safety rules. Health System Pressure: The IHCA urges speeding up Ireland’s national Electronic Health Record rollout. Sport Spotlight: Armagh captain Aidan Forker balances family life with injury rehab as he eyes a return for the All-Ireland SFC.
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