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1. Brian McNally, wrongfully convicted for Sallins train robbery, dies aged 83

   McNally was commended for his ‘long fight for justice and truth’, having unsuccessfully campaigned for a public inquiry and State apology

2. Teenager arrested in connection with Qayyum Balogun investigation released

   Teenage male was arrested on Friday and is being detained at a Garda station in Dublin

3. ‘It’s our job to create magic’ – Circus ringmistress Marion Fossett dies aged 71

   Niece pays tribute, saying it will be hard to imagine the show without her both in the circus ring and out

4. ‘Racially motivated arson’ suspected at former Belfast gospel hall

   Police determined building that had been bought by ‘legitimate business people’ was deliberately set on fire

5. Baby given blood transfusion despite mother’s objections on religious grounds after court ruling

   Court hears religious views should receive ‘utmost respect’ but not prevent life-saving treatment

6. ‘The child’s version of Culture Night’: Over 1,000 events under way for Cruinniú na nÓg

   Annual children’s creativity event launched in 2018

7. Two caravans parked on the Curragh are attracting others to the area, court told

   ‘Waves of trespassers’ have been arriving on the land since earlier this year, barrister for Minister for Defence says

8. Family of man killed by car on motorway after being ejected from bus settles High Court action

   Verdict of accidental death was returned in the case

9. Leaving Cert: ‘It requires a lot of mental energy to sit a full exam paper’

   Kat Ruane (18) has ADHD and dyspraxia, and finds it hard to manage the timings of exams

10. Residents facing eviction from retirement village given 11th-hour extension

    Speculation that move by landlord follows change to rental laws that guarantee minimum six-year tenancies