Odhrán Johnson

Dublin, Lower Saxony, Sligo

News and Sports Journalist at Beat 102 103

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South East players among nominees for FAI International Awards

1 week ago | beat102103.com | Odhrán Johnson

South East players are well represented as part of the 35th Football Association of Ireland (FAI) International Awards nominees. The winners for each category are set to be presented with their trophies in the Aviva Stadium ahead of the International Friendly between Ireland and Senegal on Friday, June 6. Enniscorthy native Festy Ebosele has been nominated for the Young Men's International Player of the Year award.
Over 25 thousand euro raised for Wexford man who fell seven stories in Lithuania

1 week ago | beat102103.com | Odhrán Johnson

David (Daithí) Manley from Oulart in Co. Wexford is currently in ICU after falling from a seven-story height in Lithuania. David has since suffered many broken bones, including one on his lower spine and has been left with no feeling/mobility from the waist down. A GoFundMe page set up by David's sister, Aoife, has already received major support, with over €25,000 already raised for the Wexford man.
Gardaí "concerned for wellbeing" of missing Laois teenager

1 week ago | beat102103.com | Odhrán Johnson

Gardaí are appealing to the public to help in locating the whereabouts of a 16-year-old teenager from Co. Laois. Jake Cunningham Burke was reported missing in Mountmellick, Co. Laois on Friday, May 23. When last seen, Jake was wearing black pants and a black/pink jacket. It is believed that Jake was in the Carlow area and may have since travelled to Dublin. Gardaí are concerned for his wellbeing.
Free Wexford Bus service announced for Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2025

2 weeks ago | beat102103.com | Odhrán Johnson

Wexford Bus has been named the official travel partner for Comhaltas Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2025. The bus service is set to offer journeys free of charge on the Wexford Bus Connect Town Services (Routes WX1 and WX2) throughout the Fleadh. Alongside this, the Wexford Bus timetables are also set to be extended to include extra nighttime services.
Ireland not ensured Euro 2028 spot despite co-hosting the competition

2 weeks ago | beat102103.com | Odhrán Johnson

Despite being one of four host nations for Euro 2028, Ireland is not guaranteed a place in the competition. UEFA have made the decision to only hold two spots for the four co-host nations. Ireland, Scotland, England and Wales will all be drawn in separate groups with each group consisting of four or five teams. The 12 group winners and the eight best runners-up will automatically qualify for the final tournament.
Aviva Stadium set to host Leeds United and AC Milan

2 weeks ago | beat102103.com | Odhrán Johnson

The Aviva Stadium is set to host the pre-season friendly between newly promoted Premier League side Leeds United and Italian giants AC Milan in August. It'll be the Premier League sides' first trip to Ireland since beating Shelbourne and Shamrock Rovers in two friendlies back in July 2016. Daniel Farke's side recently gained promotion back to the English top flight after a final league day win to secure the Championship title.
Man (50s) arrested on suspicion of murder in Michael Gaine case

2 weeks ago | beat102103.com | Odhrán Johnson

Gardaí have today arrested a man in his 50s on suspicion of murder. The man is currently being detained under the provisions of Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 at a Garda Station in Kerry Division. The arrest comes as Gardaí at Killarney Garda Station continue to investigate the disappearance and homicide of Michael Gaine (56), who was reported missing from his home near Kenmare, Co. Kerry, on Friday, 21st March 2025.
Waterford drama group win big at All-Ireland Drama Festival

2 weeks ago | beat102103.com | Odhrán Johnson

Ballyduff Drama Group from Co. Waterford and directed by Ger Canning, were crowned RTÉ All-Ireland Drama champions at the Gala Awards ceremony in Athlone's Radisson Blu Hotel yesterday. The group took home to main prize of the evening, the RTÉ Perpetual Trophy of the Overall Winner for their performance of 'The Blackwater Lightship' by Colm Tóibín, which was adapted for stage by David Horan.
Waterford and Tipperary teams named for Munster Championship clash

3 weeks ago | beat102103.com | Odhrán Johnson

It's a big clash in the Munster Championship this weekend as Waterford make the trip up to Semple Stadium to take on Tipperary. Waterford v Tipperary Line-upsPeter Queally has named an unchanged backline from their clash with Limerick. Further up the pitch, Gavin Fives comes into the number 7 spot, and Paddy Leavey moves over to number 8. Michael Kiely comes into the squad with Patrick Fitzgerald dropping to the bench.
Munster Camogie Final deferred ahead of skort protest

4 weeks ago | beat102103.com | Odhrán Johnson

The Munster Senior Camogie Final between Cork and Waterford has been postponed following the statement from both Cork and Waterford teams that they intended to compete in shorts as opposed to skorts. The match was originally meant to take place at The Ragg in Tipperary tomorrow at 1 pm. In a statement issued by The Communications Clinic on behalf of the Munster Council chairperson, Christine Ryan said the decision was due to the fact that "the current camogie rules of play are still in place".