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1. #BILL O’HERLIHY: The legendary RTE sports presenter was laid to rest today in an emotional ceremony in Foxrock.

2. #CATHERINE MURPHY: After a furore over the Independent TD’s use of Dáil privilege yesterday, Murphy has confirmed that she has received no legal contact from Denis O’Brien.

3. #TESCO: It seems the retail giant is to deny its workers a Christmas bonus after less than favourable recent results.

4. #BONNNNGGG: The Angelus is not only staying on our screens / radios, but it’s set for a €20,000 makeover.

5. #FIFA: FAI CEO John Delaney says that the “arrangement” between football’s governing body FIFA and the FAI regarding Thierry Henry’s infamous handball remains confidential.

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