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1. Police attacked at ‘absolutely chaotic’ west Belfast gathering involving hundreds of youths

   Sinn Féin MLA condemned disgraceful actions of those involved but also criticised PSNI response

2. Cyclist (50s) dies following crash into railing

   Cyclist was brought to Midland Regional Hospital in Portlaoise following collision in Mountmellick

3. Why are we talking about building nuclear reactors?

   Reactor construction was outlawed in 1999, but changing technology, and circumstances, have reopened the debate

4. Hundreds attend anti-abortion rally in Dublin

   Public urged at March for Life rally to elect more TDs who oppose abortion

5. Despite battle against high-tech drone deliveries, prison contraband is on the rise

   Aircraft used to provide inmates with equipment and tools necessary to create ‘hides’ for drugs inside cells

6. Former RTÉ journalist Brendan O’Brien dies aged 82

   O’Brien was a reporter with RTÉ from 1974 to 2002 and subsequently worked for Newstalk

7. Irish flotilla activist claims she was grabbed by the hair and cable-tied by Israeli commandos

   Catriona Graham alleges Israeli forces used violence with impunity when intercepting the Global Sumud Flotilla

8. Final countdown: Exam survival guide for Junior and Leaving Cert students (and parents)

   It is normal for students to feel stressed coming up to the written papers. Here are some simple tips that can help you to dial down the anxiety

9. Veronica Guerin: ‘We still miss her so much. It’s unbelievable to think it’s been 30 years’

   Family to host fundraising event to mark anniversary of murder of campaigning journalist

10. Families of disabled children awaiting needs assessments to raise frustration in Europe

    Children have a legal right to assessments of need for educational purposes, but many wait years