AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoRyder Cup shake-up: The US has overhauled qualification for the 2027 Ryder Cup in Ireland, switching to a points system earned only in the year before the matches (starting at The American Express) and ending with the BMW Championship; six automatic qualifiers go by points, with Jim Furyk making six captain’s picks. Middle East trade sanctions: UK foreign secretary Ed Miliband announced new economic sanctions targeting Israeli settlements in Judea and Samaria, with multiple countries—including Ireland—backing wider settlement-goods restrictions. GAA integration row: The GAA has hit back at former president Mary McAleese’s misogyny claims after her resignation from the integration steering group, saying the committee she criticised is now 40% women. Agriculture payments & farm prep: ANC payments are set to start 16 September, with other schemes following through October; meanwhile sheep farmers are warned about autumn lamb health risks and a fertiliser deadline of 14 September. Local business: Cosgrove’s SuperValu in Cavan has reopened with extended hours and a revamped layout, including a permanent butcher in-store.
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