EVERY EVENING, TheJournal.ie brings you the five big news stories you need to know before you head out the door.

1. #STRIIIKE: The two unions planning strike action at Irish Rail have agreed to fresh talks next week.

2. #DUBLIN: A barman has received a three year suspended sentence for stabbing a man with a steak knife after finding him in bed with his ex-partner.

3.#REFUGEE CRISIS: A one-year-old boy has died after a boat carrying refugees to the Greek island of Lesbos from Turkey began sinking last night.

4. #MISSING: Police are appealing for the public’s help in tracing the whereabouts of an English woman who they believe may be travelling to Ireland.

5. #COYBIG: President Michael D Higgins and Shane Long’s mum had a lovely chat about Ireland’s win over Germany.

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