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1. #CERVICALCHECK: Emma Mhic Mathúna told her emotional story about how she’s just been diagnosed with terminal cancer, and this was followed by emotional scenes in the Dáil about her story.

2. #RURAL JOBS: There was anger and disappointment as Apple scrapped its plan for an €850 million Athenry data centre.

3. #DDOS ATTACK: Together for Yes said its donations page was shut down by a cyber attack.

4. #HIGH COURT: Judgement was reserved in INM’s attempt at blocking the application to appoint inspectors to investigate itself.

5. #DAVID GOODALL: A 104-year-old Australian scientist has died by assisted suicide in Switzerland.

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