AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoMusic & Culture Loss: Dolly Parton’s death has sparked a wave of tributes worldwide, with attention on her literacy mission, the Imagination Library, which has gifted books to children including in the Republic of Ireland. Film Festivals: Just Film’s 2026 International Youth and Children’s Competition has announced its line-up, with all ten youth films set for world or international premieres in Tallinn. Sport Meets Politics: Protests and heated exchanges are escalating around Ireland’s upcoming soccer doubleheader with Israel, as campaigners urge a boycott and the Taoiseach backs the Ireland coach’s stance while the Israeli FA fires back. Irish Arts Spotlight: The Brazilian Film Festival in Ireland opened to a sold-out crowd at the Stella Cinema, with more screenings running Sept 24–27. Media & Regulation: TikTok is set to defend its approach to illegal activity posts before the Oireachtas Media Committee, following road-safety concerns. Public Debate: A new IHREC warning says child trafficking in Ireland is significantly under-identified, with grooming increasingly linked to digital platforms.
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