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Body of a man (60s) found at Donegal home

1 week ago | beat102103.com | Dayna Kearney

The body of a man has been found in County Donegal. The discovery was made in Killybegs at around 12:20pm this afternoon. Gardaí and emergency services responded to a report of a man in his 60s found unresponsive at a home on Harbour View Drive. He was pronounced dead at the scene a short time later. His body remains at the scene, which is currently sealed off for forensic examination. The local Coroner has been notified, and a post-mortem examination by the State Pathologist will be arranged.
Today marks two years since the passing of rally driver Craig Breen

1 week ago | beat102103.com | Dayna Kearney

Today marks two years since the passing of rally driver Craig Breen, who died in a testing accident at the Croatia Rally in 2023. The 33-year-old was a hugely successful figure in motorsports in Ireland and across the world. The Waterford legend had a passion for motor sport, competing at the highest level internationally, the WRC, with a total of 35 stage wins throughout his career. Since his death, his loved ones have set up 'The Craig Breen Foundation' to support future talent in the sport.
Gardaí appealing for witnesses following death of motorcyclist in crash in Waterford

1 week ago | beat102103.com | Dayna Kearney

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following the death of a motorcyclist in a crash in County Waterford. A motorbike and a car collided on the R634 at Ballydasoon near Youghal on the Cork-Waterford border shortly before 2pm yesterday. The motorcyclist, a man in his 60s, was pronounced dead at the scene. His body has been transferred to the mortuary at Waterford University Hospital for a post-mortem examination.
Riverdance looking for champion Irish dancers to join show

2 weeks ago | beat102103.com | Dayna Kearney

Life Riverdance performing in Dublin, 2015. Image:Michelle Chaplow / Alamy Stock Photo Riverdance is looking for champion Irish dancers to join the show. The worldwide hit production will host open auditions at Liffey Trust Studios, Dublin, next Thursday and Friday from 9-5pm each day. It's part of its 30th anniversary tour. The iconic Riverdance premiered at the Eurovision Song Contest in 1994 during the interval and has been touring the world as a show ever since.
Gardaí in Waterford appeal for witnesses after fire on the Waterford/Kilkenny border

2 weeks ago | beat102103.com | Dayna Kearney

Waterford News Gardai car livery, © PA Archive/PA Images Gardaí in Waterford are appealing for witnesses after a fire on the Waterford/Kilkenny border. The blaze broke out close to a private residence at Carriganurra, Slieverue, at 2:05am yesterday morning. No injuries were sustained in the fire however, there was significant property damage.
Gardaí appeal for witnesses after girl (6) hit by truck while cycling

2 weeks ago | beat102103.com | Dayna Kearney

News Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to a fatal crash in Galway city. A six-year-old girl died after she was hit by a truck while cycling on the Headford Road at about midday yesterday. The driver, a man in his 30s, was uninjured. Her body has been brought from the scene to University Hospital Galway, where a post-mortem examination will be carried out. Garda forensic collision investigators have completed a technical examination of the scene, and the road has now been reopened.
Nightmare for bookies if Kilkenny's Shark Hanlon wins this weekend’s Grand National

3 weeks ago | beat102103.com | Dayna Kearney

Sport Image: Shark Hanlon Racing BoyleSports has reported that Hewick will be a substantial loser for the bookies if he wins this weekend’s Grand National, as punters continue to back Shark Hanlon’s stable star ahead of Saturday’s Aintree Festival.
Woman (30s) dies following collision in Kilkenny on Friday

3 weeks ago | beat102103.com | Dayna Kearney

A female pedestrian who was involved in a collision in Kilkenny on Friday has died from her injuries. It's understood that the woman aged in her thirties was hit by a car on the N76 at Westcourt Demesne, Callan, shortly before 9pm. She was brought to St Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny, to be treated for serious injuries, but was pronounced dead earlier today (Monday)Investigating Gardaí continue to appeal for witnesses to come forward.
Three women killed in collisions in Waterford and Cork

3 weeks ago | beat102103.com | Dayna Kearney

A woman in her 60s has been killed in a serious three-car crash in Waterford. It happened on the N25, at Moonameen in Dungarvan yesterday afternoon at around 2:10pm. The woman who died was a passenger in one of the cars and was pronounced dead at the scene. Her body has since been removed to the mortuary at University Hospital Waterford, where a post-mortem examination will take place in due course.
Suspect devices, a firearm and ammunition discovered in Wexford

4 weeks ago | beat102103.com | Dayna Kearney

Gardaí have discovered a number of suspect devices at a residence in Gorey, Co. Wexford. The search operation was conducted this morning targeting criminal activity in the Wexford/Wicklow Division. Gardaí immediately established a cordon, and The Irish Defence Forces Explosive Ordnance Disposal team attended the scene and conducted a controlled explosion on the viable suspect devices.