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1. #DONEGAL: A man has been arrested after an elderly couple were found dead at their home.

2. #EXPENSES: Gardaí are investigating revelations that a group set up to support women with Hepatitis C spent money on dog kennels and angel healing.

3. #UTV: The jobs of a number of reporters and newsreaders at UTV are in the balance as it was announced Newstalk will take over its news service.

4. #IRISH WATER: Joan Burton said she’s delighted people are filming Irish Water protests.

5. #RIP: Glamrock singer Alvin Stardust died, aged 72, after a short illness.

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