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The 9 at 9 It’s the weekend. Here’s everything you need to know as you take it easy.

1. #INSIDE: More details are emerging following the death of an inmate in Cork prison who was fatally stabbed yesterday.

2. #FINAL STAGES: With five days left before Ireland decides on same-sex marriage, we asked every TD and senator how they intend to vote.

3. #NI HAO: The Premier of China Li Keqiang will arrive at Shannon Airport today and will meet a number of Ireland’s senior politicians.

4. #LIKE: Facebook is planning to build a €200 million data centre in Meath according the Sunday Business Post. 

5. #ROADS: A 71-year-old cyclist has died from injuries he suffered after falling off a bicycle in Cork.

6. #HOSPITAL SAFETY: Senior figures in Cavan General Hospital expressed safety concerns months before a HSE investigation into baby deaths at the hospital reports the Sunday Independent. 

7. #TRACKED: People convicted of domestic violence offences in Australia may have to wear GPS tracking bracelets. (Mashable)

8. #REMEMBRANCE: After yesterday’s commemoration ceremony, today marks 41 years since the Dublin-Monaghan bombings.

9. #ICE MAN: Russian President Vladamir Putin got some help from former NHL ice-hockey stars to score eight goals in an exhibition match in Sochi. (BBC)

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