Dayna Kearney

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Investigation underway after two men found hiding in truck at Rosslare Europort

1 week ago | beat102103.com | Dayna Kearney

Gardaí in the Wexford / Wicklow Division have commenced an investigation following the discovery of two people hiding in a truck at Rosslare Europort. Gardaí, along with Customs and Revenue, located the two males during an immigration check shortly after 8am this morning (Friday)They are currently being assessed by medical personnel.
Online Retailer Shein is potentially breaking consumer law

1 week ago | beat102103.com | Dayna Kearney

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC), along with its counterparts in Belgium, France, and the Netherlands, and the European Commission, say Online retailer Shein is potentially breaching consumer law. Issues include fake discounts, pressure selling tactics, and unclear information regarding consumer rights. Issues identified include:Fake discounts: Pretending to offer better deals by showing price reductions that are not based on the actual prior prices, as required by EU law.
Three customers given last chance to secure Electric Picnic tickets

1 week ago | beat102103.com | Dayna Kearney

Three is offering its customers one last chance to get their hands on some Electric Picnic tickets. The festival is set to light up Stradbally Estate once again this August with an unmissable lineup including headline performances from Hozier, Chappell Roan, Sam Fender, Fatboy Slim, and Kings of Leon. With tickets selling out months in advance, Three is stepping in with an exclusive offer through Three+, giving customers access to last chance tickets.
People asked to avoid protected areas on Tramore Dunes following vandalism

2 weeks ago | beat102103.com | Dayna Kearney

People are being asked to avoid protected areas on Tramore Dunes following vandalism. Waterford City and County Council has been made aware of damage to fencing along certain areas of the Tramore Dunes, along with littering and fire damage. These areas have been fenced by Tramore community groups and WCCC to protect the integrity of the Dunes. The Tramore Dunes are an important habitat as they are a legally protected Special Area of Conservation with many rare birds and plants.
Ireland could be warmer than Ibiza in some parts of the country this weekend

3 weeks ago | beat102103.com | Dayna Kearney

News This weekend could be warmer than Ibiza in some parts of the country as temperatures are set to rise as high as 26 degrees in the West. Ireland is set to bask in the sunshine until the middle of next week, and it may last even longer. It's because of a weather phenomenon known as an Omega Block, according to Carlow Weather's Alan O'Reilly.
New bridge en route from Belgium to Waterford

3 weeks ago | beat102103.com | Dayna Kearney

A new bridge is En Route from Belgium to Waterford. The sustainable pedestrian bridge will join Ferrybank and Waterford as part of the North Quays Public Infrastructure Project. Two barges, four bridge sections, a massive floating crane, and a team of world-class engineers are all on the way to the Déise from Ghent. Once it arrives, installation will take place over several days, weather and tide permitting.
14 arrested in County Wexford on suspicion of drink or drug driving

1 month ago | beat102103.com | Dayna Kearney

Wexford News 14 people have been arrested in County Wexford over the bank holiday weekend on suspicion of drink or drug driving. Gardaí conducted several Mandatory Intoxicant Testing checkpoints across the county since Thursday morning. Three arrests happened within 83 minutes of each other on Sunday. Separately, a learner driver was arrested in Kilkenny after he failed an oral fluid test and tested positive for cannabis and cocaine.
Three drivers in Gorey and one in Kilkenny arrested for drink driving

1 month ago | beat102103.com | Dayna Kearney

News Three drivers have been arrested in Gorey, Wexford, suspected of drink driving. The arrests happened within 83 minutes of each other yesterday. Separately, a learner driver has been arrested in Kilkenny after he failed an oral fluid test and tested positive for cannabis and cocaine. The driver also informed Gardaí that he drank a naggin of vodka. He was later arrested, and his car was seized.
Time to end outdated rule on camogie skorts - Alan Kelly TD

1 month ago | beat102103.com | Dayna Kearney

News Credit: Aisling Maher Instagram Labour TD for Tipperary and Chairperson of the Oireachtas Sports Committee, Alan Kelly, said the rule enforcing camogie players to wear skorts is outdated. Following a match between Dublin and Kilkenny that was almost abandoned, Deputy Kelly said he intends to invite the Camogie Association to the Oireachtas Sports Committee to deal with this once and for all.
Woman missing for over 60 years found alive and well

1 month ago | beat102103.com | Dayna Kearney

News A woman in the US who'd been missing for over six decades has been found "alive and well". Audrey Backeberg disappeared from Wisconsin in 1962 at the age of 20. After reviewing case files, detectives have traced the 82-year-old to an address just outside the state. It's thought she may have left home because of marriage difficulties, with allegations of abuse.