Joleen Murphy

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National Brewing and Distilling Centre opens in Carlow

1 week ago | beat102103.com | Joleen Murphy

The National Centre for Brewing and Distilling (NBCD) has been officially opened. It's located at the Teagasc centre at Oakpark, outside Carlow Town. €2.3 million in funding which was allocated by the government since 2020 has paid for equipment at the centre to help producers in the beverage sector pilot new products and innovate their practices. The equipment will also be made available to students doing educational courses.
Human remains found on farmland identified as Michael Gaine

1 week ago | beat102103.com | Joleen Murphy

Gardaí have confirmed human remains found on farmland in Kerry are those of Michael Gaine. The 56-year-old went missing in March. The discovery of partial human remains has been made on Mr. Gaines land near Kenmare. Gardaí had been searching lands at Carrig East after he went missing on the 21st of March. A man in his 50s was arrested in connection with Mr. Gaines disappearance but was released without charge on Monday the 19th of May.
New Waterford Bridge installation schedule announced

2 weeks ago | beat102103.com | Joleen Murphy

The new Waterford Bridge installation schedule have been revealed by Waterford City and County Council as works are to begin this week. With the arrival of the impressive Hebo 9 floating sheerleg crane and the four spans of the Sustainable Transport Bridge, it is anticipated that once the sheerleg and barges are derigged and mobilised the lifting and installation of the bridge sections will proceed on Wednesday, May 21st.
Wexford actress Charlie Murphy expecting her first child

2 weeks ago | beat102103.com | Joleen Murphy

Entertainment Wexford actress Charlie Murphy is expecting her first child. The Peaky Blinders star has revealed after going through five rounds of IVF over two years, she is due her first baby this month. Speaking to The Irish Times, she says she's feeling 'really good' and has been enjoying 'nesting' throughout the pregnancy.
Homeless man sleeping outside Garda station found dead

2 weeks ago | beat102103.com | Joleen Murphy

A homeless man who was sleeping outside a Dublin City Garda station was found dead yesterday morning. It is understood the man, in his 30s, was sleeping near the Store Street station. He was found unresponsive by officers who were "conducting welfare checks" on Sunday morning. Gardaí say the man was pronounced dead at the scene, and foul play is not suspected. His body has been removed to the mortuary and a post-mortem examination is due to take place.
Average monthly rent exceeds €2,000 for first time

2 weeks ago | beat102103.com | Joleen Murphy

The average monthly rent has risen above €2,000 in Ireland for the first time. The latest Daft.ie report shows rents rose by an average of 3.4% between January and March 2025 which is one of the largest three-month increases in the last two decades. Average rent prices also rose 7.3% in the last year and are rising higher outside Dublin than in the capital.
Cardinal Robert Prevost chosen as first American Pope in history

1 month ago | beat102103.com | Joleen Murphy

News Cardinal Robert Prevost has been chosen as the first American Pope in history. He's taken the papal name Leo the 14th. White smoke rose above the Sistine Chapel earlier, signifying a replacement to Pope Francis had been chosen. Voting in the secretive conclave only began yesterday. I announce to you a great joy;we have a Pope:The Most Eminent and Most Reverend Lord,Lord Robert FrancisCardinal of the Holy Roman Church Prevostwho has taken the name Leo XIV.
Former Irish soldier convicted of murdering girlfriend in Spain

1 month ago | beat102103.com | Joleen Murphy

A former Irish soldier has been convicted of murdering his Dublin girlfriend at a Spanish hotel. 34-year-old Keith Byrne faces three-decades behind bars after a jury convicted him of strangling Kirsty Ward to death with a hair straightener power cord after she told him she was leaving him. Keith Byrne, who had been living in Duleek in Co. Meath, claimed during the trial in Spain that 36-year-old mother of one Kirsty Ward had died by suicide at their hotel in Salou.
Garda faces trial after delivery driver's leg was severed by car in 2023

1 month ago | beat102103.com | Joleen Murphy

A Garda faces trial after a Brazilian delivery driver's leg was severed by a car on the M50 in 2023. Garda Neil Doyle of Dundrum station in Dublin was before Dublin District Court on a charge of dangerous driving. 25-year-old Joao Henrique Ferreira had lived in Ireland for five years and got serious injuries as he was helping friends find a stolen bike when the incident allegedly happened at Junction 11 northbound on the M50 on October 28, 2023.
Last month was the second warmest April globally

1 month ago | beat102103.com | Joleen Murphy

Last month was the second warmest April globally, only behind last year. The EU climate change monitoring service has issued its regular update. The figures show last month was 0.6 degrees above the average temperatures for April. The Copurnicus figures show temperatures remain more than 1.5 degrees above the pre-industrial era which is above the target to limit the worst effects of climate change. This means 21 out of the last 22 months have been above that 1.5 degree limit.