EVERY EVENING, TheJournal.ie brings you the five big news stories you need to know before you head out the door.

1. #TALKS: We may be close to having a government. Almost. If Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael can agree on Irish Water.

2. #SECTION 99 PROBLEMS: The ongoing uncertainty around suspended sentences has led to the final sentencing in the case on an inmate who assaulted three prison officers being adjourned.

3. #CARRICKMINES: The fire in a Dublin halting site which killed ten people started in a kitchen, it has been confirmed.

4. #NOT RETIRED: Conor McGregor now says he’s not retiring. The fighter issued a statement earlier today saying he wanted to focus on fighting and was available to fight UFC 200.

5. #BRAY: Two people have been arrested in connection with an assault and robbery on a man in Bray.

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