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1. #HACKED: The Democratic Party’s cyber security has been breached again, as Edward Snowden and Julian Assange argue over leaks.

2. #TRAFFIC: Authorities are appealing to people travelling to Dublin for sporting events this weekend to plan their journey, with major works on Luas Cross City taking place around O’Connell Bridge.

3. #ROAD DEATHS: Six people have lost their lives on Donegal roads this year, five deaths occurring this week, in the space of 24 hours.

4. #CONSERVATION: New laws have been published which will allow people to cut turf in bogs which were previously protected as National Heritage Areas due to the wildlife habitats they contained.

5. #GREENS: Some Bernie Sanders supporters are switching their preference to the Green Party ahead of the November election, rather than vote for Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump.

6. #CHAPLAINS: The Department of Education employs 154 chaplains in post-primary schools around the country at a yearly cost of €9.5 million.

7. #BANKS: AIB has been doling out apologies this week after it was discovered that the bank failed to ensure its tracker mortgage customers were paying interest at the low rates to which they were entitled.

8. #TURKEY: Recep Tayyip Erdogan is withdrawing all lawsuits against people charged with insulting in, in the wake of the recent failed coup, the BBC reports.

9. #WEEVER: With large crowds expected on beaches in the coming days, and spring tides on the way, Irish Water Safety has taken the opportunity to warn bathers about the dangers posed by a small fish that carries an excruciating sting.