EVERY WEEKDAY EVENING, TheJournal.ie brings you the five stories you need to know as you head home for the day.

1. #BREXIT: Britain has officially begun the process for leaving the European Union – it all started with a hand-delivered letter.

2. #GARDAÍ: A report on Templemore college can give “no assurance” that its financial management is “adequate”.

3. #BUS STRIKE: Bus Éireann drivers held a protest outside the Dáil while transport minister Shane Ross says he has no ‘Ministerial magic wand‘ that will solve the crisis.

4. #MARY: A woman was left in the care of a foster family for two years after allegations of sexual abuse were made against the foster father.

5. #COOL OFF: US states and environmental groups are to challenge President Trump’s plans to roll back a slew of environmental protections.

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