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1. #WATER, WATER NOWHERE: Around 70,000 people in Louth and Meath could be without water until the weekend as repair works continue on a burst water main.

2. #JAILED: A man has been given a life sentence for the murder of two elderly Mayo brothers.

3. #MONTROSE MILLIONS: RTÉ has denied claims that it has introduced secret bonuses for staff.

4. #COURT SHORT: The Chief Justice of Ireland says that it may be necessary to restrict social media use during trials.

5. #SAVAGE: A man who savagely attacked an 89-year-old woman in her own home have been jailed.

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