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Students protesting against an increase in third level fees in November 2010.

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IRISH

• The Garda Ombudsman said gardaí provided ‘misleading’ information in an investigation into complaints of garda behaviour during a student protest in 2010.
• Twelve people were injured at this year’s Reek Sunday Pilgrimage at Croagh Patrick.
• Two people were taken to hospital – one in critical condition – following a crash in Dublin.
• The government’s Cabinet Sub-Committeee on Social Policy has agreed to a ban on alcohol sponsorship of sport. [RTÉ]
• The Lord Mayor of Dublin wants developers who leave prime sites vacant to face a levy.
• A man was hospitalised after a shooting in Dublin last night.
• Concern has been expressed about the lack of warnings for people with epilepsy about flashing lights at events.
• Brian Hayes told us he thinks Enda Kenny could lead the country until 2021.
• A man in Armagh has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
• Three people were recovered from a homemade raft off the Waterford coast on Friday.
• Kilkenny lost out to Cork in the All Ireland Senior Hurling Championships with Henry Shefflin getting a red card before the end of the first half. [The Score]

WORLD

(Image: Manu Brabo/AP/PA)

#EGYPT: Supporters of ousted president Mohamed Morsi have defied threats of removal from their sit-in protest despite dozens of deaths in clashes overnight. [The Guardian]

#SPAIN: The driver of the train that crashed in Spain, killing 79 people, appeared in court today for questioning. [BBC]

#BRAZIL: Millions of people attended Pope Francis’ farewell mass on a beach in Rio de Janeiro. [AFP]

INNOVATION

• A Russian cargo ship has docked successfully as the International Space Station. [Associated Press]
• A study has revealed that more British people visit porn sites than use Facebook and Twitter. [Daily Record]

PARTING SHOT

The Mars Rover has had a busy life so far and this interactive infographic tells you everything you should already know about it by now. [The Guardian]

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