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2. #BATTLE FOR GORSE HILL: Brian O’Donnell appeared in court as receivers for Bank of Ireland attempted to bring a trespass injunction against him and his wife.

3. #SEOUL: The American ambassador to South Korea had his face slashed by a protester wielding a knife.

4. #FACE-To-FACE: The Taoiseach paid us a visit today and told us whether or not he’d be willing to debate Micheál Martin in TV.

5. #AUSTRALIA: An Irish tourist who was nearly killed by a punch from his brother has called for the prosecution to be dropped.

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