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1. #CORONAVIRUS: Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said there are no plans to cancel any major events in Ireland due to Covid-19. You can follow the latest on the virus in our liveblog.

2. #VISIT: English royals Prince William and Kate Middleton have arrived in Ireland today as they kick off a three-day trip.

3. #STABBED: A serious assault investigation has been launched after a teenager was stabbed at a Luas stop in Leopardstown last night.

4. #JAILED: A man who plotted to assassinate Dubliner Gary Hanley has been jailed for six years by the Special Criminal Court.

5. #CHARGED: Former English Defence League leader Tommy Robinson has been charged with common assault following an incident at Center Parcs in England.

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