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Thousands of Irish farmers protest EUs Mercosur trade deal in Athlone, fearing cheap Brazilian beef will undercut their exports. The deal faces a key vote in the European Parliament, with Irish farmers urging MEPs to block it.

Juno and the Paycock at Brewery Lane Theatre: A Hilarious, Heartbreaking Irish Classic The fifth production of Sean OCaseys Juno and the Paycock at Brewery Lane Theatre in Ireland is a resounding success, blending comedy and tragedy in a tale of a crumbling family during the Irish Civil War. Captain Boyle, played by Barry Comerford, spins tales of adventure while avoiding work, with Joxer, portrayed by Johnny Irish, egging him on. Paula ODwyers Juno, the tough matriarch, struggles to keep the family afloat. Hope arrives with an inheritance, but a mix-up leads to disaster, leaving Juno alone and broken. Despite the violent past, the plays raw emotion resonates, proving its enduring appeal.

Richie Hayes debut Arena Panto, Jack and the Beanstalk, was a spectacular success at Waterfords SETU Arena. The show, filled with slick staging, humor, and star-studded performances, kept the audience engaged from start to finish. Danny OCarroll, Evan OHanlon, and Alex Kavanagh shone as the dame, hero, and heroine, respectively. Sharon Clancy, Holly Ryan, and Jamie Drohan delivered memorable performances as the villain, fairy, and mayor. The show also featured hilarious puppets and a lively audience participation. The event was a testament to Richies 25-year panto magic, leaving everyone eager to carry the joyful spirit with them.

Gardaí in County Kerry seized over €165,000 worth of cannabis, €1,300 worth of LSD, a suspected firearm, and a knife in a major drug bust. The operation, led by the Kerry Divisional Drugs Unit, resulted in the arrest of three suspects and the discovery of additional drugs, scales, packaging gear, and electronics. The suspects are detained under Irelands drug trafficking laws, and investigations continue.

An Ghaeltacht from Kerry secured the All-Ireland intermediate club football title, defeating Derrys Glenullin in a low-scoring match. Pádraig Ó Sé, a key player, earned his family a club All-Ireland medal. In the junior final, Ballymacelligott from Kerry won against Tyrones Clogher Éire Óg, honoring the late Luke Silles. Munster dominated the weekend, with Upperchurch-Drombane and Kilbrittain winning their respective hurling finals. A potential clean sweep looms as Dingle and Ballygunner prepare for the senior finals.

Michael Droney, a Cork pub owner, transforms his personal struggles with addiction into a powerful art exhibition, Finding Beautiful. The show, displayed in the alcohol-free section of his pub, Aye, sheds light on the darkness of addiction and the hope of recovery. Droneys raw story, once shrouded in shame, now serves as a beacon of hope for families dealing with addiction, sparking conversations that could change lives.

Four captivating poetry collections are making waves, exploring dreams, faith, ecology, and recovery. Alia Kobuszkos Dream Latitudes transforms night visions into lyrical adventures, while John F Deanes Jonah and Me blends Irish landscapes with biblical echoes. Ruth Carrs Catching the Missing Beat delves into suffragette struggles and animal violence, and Tom Paulins Namanlagh tackles depression and aging. These collections blur boundaries, inviting readers into raw emotions and making the personal feel universal.