AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoRoad tragedy in Kildare: Gardaí confirm five teenage boys died after a wrong-way head-on crash on the M9 near Athy at about 3am, with a child and four others seriously injured; the road remains closed and investigations continue after police warned reckless driving is sometimes linked to social media. Inheritance tax row: With Budget 2027 looming, Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael backbenchers are renewing calls to reform Capital Acquisitions Tax thresholds, arguing the system is unfair and needs updating for property price rises. Hockey World Cup start: Ireland opened their FIH Women’s Hockey World Cup campaign against Spain, leading at times but ultimately losing 3-2 after a late Spain penalty-corner goal. Sports spotlight: In the UFC, Ireland’s Ian Machado Garry lost his welterweight title bid as Islam Makhachev defended successfully; and in European swimming, Mona McSharry won bronze in the 50m breaststroke while Ellen Walshe added more medals for Ireland. Local culture & community: Tramore’s four-day August Festival wrapped up, and Limerick Museum opened a new circus archive exhibition.
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