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The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…

EVERY WEEKDAY EVENING, The Journal brings you five of the biggest stories of the week. 

1. #TRUMP: The US Ambassador to Ireland gave the strongest indication yet that Donald Trump will visit Ireland in September for the Amgen Irish Open, which will be held at his golf resort in Co Clare.

2. #LUAS: The firm that has operated the Luas ever since the tram system’s first journey over two decades ago is losing out on the €1.75bn contract to stay in the role for another five years.

3. #HEALTHCARE: Social Democrats TD Jennifer Whitmore said some GPs are reported to be charging women “outrageous” fees of more than €200 for menopause specific appointments.

4. #IAN HUNTLEY: Double murderer Ian Huntley suffered serious injuries after being attacked in prison.

5. #DUBLIN CITY: The Temple Bar, Dublin city centre’s tourist magnet, installed a giant statue of St Patrick raising a pint of Guinness this morning.

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