Aoife Kearns

Ireland, Leinster

Breakfast News Anchor and Editor at Beat 102 103

Breakfast News Anchor and Editor at @beat102103🎙️ No notions, but I often take a notion💡 Opinions my own.

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Thunderstorm warning issued to Kilkenny and Tipperary

3 weeks ago | beat102103.com | Aoife Kearns

News There's a thunderstorm warning in place for Kilkenny, Laois and Tipperary this evening. The status yellow alert issued by forecasters is in place until 7pm. Met Éireann says there is also a chance of lightning. A similar alert has been issued for thunder to Cavan and Monaghan. Keep up to date with all the latest news on our website, Beat102103.com.
Waterford company fined €150,000 after worker killed by large portion of wall

3 weeks ago | beat102103.com | Aoife Kearns

Waterford Company has been fined €150,000 after a worker was struck and killed by a large portion of masonry from a wall. At Waterford Central Court, Judge Eugene O'Kelly imposed a fine of €150,000 on Causeway Facilities Management Ltd. of Old Kilmeaden Road, Co. Waterford, who had earlier pleaded guilty to charges in breach of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 and the Safety Health and Welfare at Work (Construction) Regulations 2013.
Original Draco Malfoy to reprise role on Broadway

3 weeks ago | beat102103.com | Aoife Kearns

Entertainment Harry Potter star Tom Felton is reprising his role as Draco Malfoy on Broadway. The actor, who starred as the school bully in the film franchise, will step back into his Slytherin uniform in Harry Potter And The Cursed Child. He's the first of the film's stars to reprise their role on stage. He'll make his Broadway debut in the show on November 11th at the Lyric Theatre in New York. Keep up to date with all the latest on our website, Beat102103.com.
Caoimhín Kelleher bids emotional farewell to Liverpool ahead of move

3 weeks ago | beat102103.com | Aoife Kearns

Sport Caoimhín Kelleher has bid his club of ten years, Liverpool, an emotional goodbye ahead of his move to Brentford. The Republic of Ireland goalkeeper and Cork man shared a post on his Instagram, stating the club and city will always have a special place in his heart. The 26-year-old first came to the club at 16, but said he could never have anticipated the success which was on the cards.
Gardaí search mountains in Laois as part of Fiona Pender murder investigation

1 month ago | beat102103.com | Aoife Kearns

A second search this week as part of the investigation into the murder of Fiona Pender is continuing this afternoon. The investigation is now concentrated on an area in the Slieve Bloom mountains in County Laois. This is the second search to take place this week as part of the investigation into the murder and disappearance of Fiona Pender. She was 25 and seven months pregnant when she went missing from her home in Tullamore almost 29 years ago.
Static Speed Camera to go live on N25 between Waterford and New Ross

1 month ago | beat102103.com | Aoife Kearns

A new Static Safety Camera will begin operating on the N25 between Waterford and New Ross from this Friday, May 30th. The camera will be located on a section of the road in South Kilkenny at Glemore. Vehicles detected driving more than the posted speed limit will be subject to prosecution from 12pm on Friday. A Fixed Charge Notice will be issued, accompanied by a €160 fine and three penalty points.
Record number of people seek help for drug use with cocaine biggest problem drug

1 month ago | beat102103.com | Aoife Kearns

Over 13,000 people sought help for problem drug use last year, with cocaine the main problem drug. New figures from the Health Research Board show it's the highest annual number recorded to date, and an increase of 191 cases compared to 2023. Cocaine is the most common drug, accounting for 40% of all drug treatment cases and nearly half of all new cases - this is a 7% increase on the figure for 2023.
Advice for J1 students issued by Department of Foreign Affairs

1 month ago | beat102103.com | Aoife Kearns

Students heading on a J1 can now find relevant information and advice in a new section of the Department of Foreign Affairs website. It comes amid warnings from student unions and government ministers to abide by local laws and avoid protests. Tánaiste Simon Harris says it's important young people understand the climate they're heading into. "So we've set up a new website which provides tips to people.
Female pedestrian (20s) dies following collision in Enniscorthy

1 month ago | beat102103.com | Aoife Kearns

Wexford News A female pedestrian in her 20s has died following a collision at Curraghgraigue, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford, yesterday (Saturday) afternoon. Gardaí and emergency services responded to reports of the collision involving a car and pedestrian, which occurred on the R702 at approximately 3pm. The pedestrian, aged in her late 20s was removed from the scene in a serious condition to Wexford General Hospital where she later passed away.
4,000 e-bikes and scooters seized in Wexford warehouses

1 month ago | beat102103.com | Aoife Kearns

Wexford News 29/6/2021 of General view of E-Scooters More than 4,000 e-bikes and a small number of e-scooters have been seized in Wexford. They have a combined value of €4.5m, and were seized as part of an operation targeting the illegal importation of e-bikes. They were found at two warehouses at separate locations in Wexford. These e-bikes and e-scooters are believed to have been destined for sale on both the national market and the wider EU market.