Joleen Murphy

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13-year-old girl charged with rioting in Ballymena

1 week ago | beat102103.com | Joleen Murphy

A 13-year-old girl has been charged with riot in connection with recent disorder in Ballymena. She's among four people due in court today. Today marks one week since trouble erupted in Northern Ireland stemming from an alleged sexual assault in the County Antrim town. The Police Service of Northern Ireland supported by its Public Order Enquiry Team is continuing to make daily arrests relating to recent disorder.
E-scooter driver (20s) critically injured in crash

1 week ago | beat102103.com | Joleen Murphy

An e-scooter driver in his 20s has been critically injured in a crash in north Dublin. The man was found on the road with serious injuries after it crashed at Cappagh Road in Finglas shortly after 5 o'clock yesterday evening (Sunday June 15th). He has taken to Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown, where his condition is described as critical. A technical examination of the scene has been carried out and the road has since reopened. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to come forward.
Thousands protest overtourism in Europe

1 week ago | beat102103.com | Joleen Murphy

News Protestors hold up an anti-tourism sign in Barcelona. Image: SOPA Images Limited / Alamy Stock Photo Cities around Europe are seeing protests against 'overtourism'. Demonstrators have taken to the streets in Spain, Italy and Portugal saying a growing number of visitors are contributing to rising prices and a housing crisis. The largest protest by the Southern Europe against Overtourism group took place in Barcelona.
First exhumation of mass grave in Tuam begins today

1 week ago | beat102103.com | Joleen Murphy

Work to prepare for the first ever exhumation of a mass grave in Ireland begins today. It follows an 11-year campaign to recover the remains of almost 800 infants buried on the site of a former mother and baby home in Tuam, County Galway. Preliminary work is starting this morning to prepare the site for a full dig to begin on the 14th of July. It’s been over ten years since records were found indicating nearly 800 children who died in the mother and baby home in Tuam had no burial plot.
Litter survey rankings reveal South East region is 'cleaning up'

1 week ago | beat102103.com | Joleen Murphy

Ireland is cleaning up its act as more towns throughout the country are cleaner than last year. Additionally areas seen as littered or worse is at its lowest in five years, according to the latest report from Irish Business against litter. Dublin's Inner City and Cork's Northside have deteriorated and are still deemed as seriously littered, while Naas in Co.Kildare came out tops once again as one of the cleanest towns in Ireland.
Temporary protection for Ukrainians in Ireland extended until 2027

1 week ago | beat102103.com | Joleen Murphy

Ukrainians will be allowed stay in this country until March 2027. The Ukraine Civil Society Forum is welcoming the extension of Temporary Protection status for Ukrainians in Europe. The Forum says the news of the extension brings a measure of stability and certainty for those who remain displaced. Temporary protection has been offered to almost 116,500 people over 38 months to this month, 80,000 remain and 18,000 Ukrainian children are enrolled in Irish schools.
Cyclist (80s) dies in fatal collision in Co. Kerry

2 weeks ago | beat102103.com | Joleen Murphy

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision on the R569 road, Church Grounds, Kilgarvan, Co. Kerry that occurred on Tuesday, 10th June 2025. Gardaí and emergency services responded to the collision involving a vehicle and a cyclist shortly after 1:40 pm. The cyclist, a male in his 80s, was pronounced deceased at the scene. The Coroner has been informed and a post-mortem examination will take place. The road remains closed at this time pending technical examination.
Data centres consume more than 20% of Ireland's electricity

2 weeks ago | beat102103.com | Joleen Murphy

Data centres account for more than a fifth of the electricity used in Ireland. New figures show there has been another increase in the amount of electricity they use. Data centre electricity use has been a source of controversy in recent years as pressure builds on the country's infrastructure and ability to meet climate targets. CSO data released today shows the centres now account for 22 per cent of all electricity used in the country, up from just 5 per cent ten years ago.
Food businesses closed by FSAI include Carlow and Tipperary premises

2 weeks ago | beat102103.com | Joleen Murphy

Ten food businesses have been shut down by the FSAI. Inspectors found rat droppings and dead insects in food handling and storage areas, inadequate pest control measures, and food stored at incorrect temperatures. In one case an unregistered business was found operating in a shed building, where the other half of the shed was a car workshop. The businesses are in Dublin, Kerry, Roscommon, Carlow, Limerick and Tipperary.
Gardaí seek help in finding man missing from Tipperary

2 weeks ago | beat102103.com | Joleen Murphy

Gardaí are appealing to the public for assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 23-year-old Dylan Carroll. He is missing from his home in Cashel, Co. Tipperary since the evening of Monday, 9th June 2025. Dylan is described as being 6 foot 4 inches tall, with a thin build with fair hair and blue eyes. Dylan was wearing a blue suit, white shirt and runners when last seen. Gardaí and Dylan's family are concerned for his well-being.