EVERY EVENING, TheJournal.ie brings you the five big news stories you need to know before you head out the door.
1. #COYBIG: Ireland’s first game of the Euro 2016 football tournament has kicked off against Sweden.
2. #BIG MONEY: Microsoft is buying the social network LinkedIn for a staggering $26.2 billion.
3. #TRAGEDY: Tributes have been paid to a Northern Ireland soccer fan who died in the French city of Nice.
4. #VIGIL: A vigil is due to be held in Dublin this evening in memory of those who died in the Orlando mass shooting.
5. #SENTENCED: David Mahon has been sentenced to seven years in custody for the manslaughter of his partner’s son, Dean Fitzpatrick.
On Snapchat: Excited about the Ireland vs Sweden match? We took to the streets of Dublin and hit some local pubs to gauge the mood and Ireland’s chances ahead of the big game. Check it out:
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