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The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…

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

1. #MALTA: Hijackers of a Libyan plane have surrendered and all passengers have been released.

2. #RONANSTOWN: Gardaí are investigating the fatal shooting of Noel Kirwan in west Dublin last night.

3. #ALL OUT WAR: A finance professional has fled the country after being told he is a target for the Kinahan gang.

4. #HOMELESSNESS: Housing Minister Simon Covene said there were 54 unoccupied beds in Dublin shelters last night.

5. #CAREFUL NOW: Storm Barbara has definitely made her presence known today and anyone travelling today – particularly those driving – are advised to take care.

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