The 9 at 9: Tuesday

The 9 at 9 Here’s what you need to know as the day begins.

EVERY MORNING,TheJournal.ie brings you the stories you need to know as you wake up.

1. #HUTCH: Gardaí fear a “war” between gangs in Dublin following the murder of Eddie Hutch.

2. #GANGLAND: Jimmy Guerin, brother of murdered journalist Veronica, said that the shooting showed the war on crime had been lost.

3. #CONTINUITY IRA: The Continuity IRA now says it did not carry out last Friday’s shooting in the Regency Hotel in Drumcondra.

4. #RENTS: The number of properties available to rent in Ireland has hit an all-time low.

5. #NEW HAMPSHIRE: The votes are being cast in the first US primary elections, with Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump both expected to pick up wins.

6. #WEATHER: It’s really, really cold. And will snow on higher grounds.

7. #GERMANY: Reports from Germany say that two passenger trains have collided, causing at least 100 injuries and possibly many deaths.

8. #DEADLINE: The deadline for voter registration is today. Here’s how you can get your name on the register.

9. #PANCAKE TUESDAY: Today is Pancake Tuesday. Here are some recipes.