Road Safety & Community Grief: Carlow’s bishop Denis Nulty called today a “very tough day” as funerals begin for two boys killed in last Sunday’s M9 wrong-way crash, with vigils and calls for a wider national road-safety conversation. Fuel Protests & Politics: Sinn Féin is pushing for the Dáil to be recalled next week to block the planned unwinding of fuel excise duty cuts from September 1, warning of further protests if increases go ahead. Transport Planning: Westmeath County Council is seeking a fresh assessment of reopening Killucan railway station, with a wider passenger survey planned ahead of a meeting with the NTA later in September. Sport (Irish Abroad): Troy Parrott has signed for Real Betis, reportedly for €16m, after his Ireland goals helped drive a World Cup qualifying push. TV & Culture: The Late Late Toy Show search is open for this year’s child stars, with applications closing at midnight on Sunday, 27 September. Local Business: Tesco Ireland has agreed a €45m, three-year deal with Freshways in Finglas to supply Meal Deal items across Irish stores. Charity Sport: Hurling for Cancer Research returns to Netwatch Cullen Park, Carlow on Monday, 24 August, with a star-studded line-up including TJ Reid and Ashling Thompson. Tech/Property Buzz: Mark Zuckerberg has bought Strancally Castle in Waterford, a 440-acre estate near Meta’s European base.