The 5 at 5: Thursday

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By Michelle Hennessy Thursday 11 Jun 2015, 4:55 PM

Jun 11th 2015, 4:55 PM 5,775 Views 0 Comments

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EVERY EVENING, TheJournal.ie brings you the five big news stories you need to know.

1. #LOUTH: A suspected case of BSE, commonly known as mad cow disease, was discovered.

2. #RIVER SHANNON: A teenage boy died after getting into difficulty swimming in the river.

3. #INSPECTION: Concerns have been raised about a care centre for people with intellectual disabilities after a report found one resident was chemically restrained on 13 occasions.

4. #RIP: Actor Christopher Lee passed away, age 93.

5. #AUSTRALIA: This couple have vowed to get divorced if same-sex marriage is legalised.

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The 5 at 5: Thursday