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The 9 at 9 Good morning! Here are nine things you want to know as you start your day.

EVERY DAY, TheJournal.ie brings you nine things you need to know with your morning cup of coffee.

1. #ATHLONE ATTACK: Two men have been released without charge following their arrest yesterday in relation to an attack on two young girls.

2. #PEGGY: The family of Peggy Mangan have posted a statement on their Facebook page thanking the public for their help.

3. #POLL: A new poll published today shows that the Seanad referendum is set to pass on Friday.

4. #HOSPITAL FOOD: Following a report by TheJournal.ie last year into unhealthy food that was on offer at the Coombe Maternity Hospital, a review of its menu has taken place and they are now offering healthier options.

5. #CHARGED: A man has been charged in connection with the fatal stabbing of a man in his 30s in Cavan over the weekend.

6. #JOB FAIRY: The opening of a nursing home in Bray will create 120 jobs over the next three months.

7.#USA: Lawmakers in the US have one day to try and prevent a government shutdown over health care legislation.

8. #ITALY: The Italian prime minister has called for a confidence vote after Berlusconi pulled his ministers out of office.

9. #SPACE: A new freighter has arrived at the International Space Station (ISS) carrying about 700 kilogrammes of food and other supplies for astronauts. [BBC]

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