Beat 102 103

Beat 102 103 stands out as Ireland's first regional radio station, operating from modern, custom-designed studios just outside Waterford city. It uniquely caters to the 15-34 age group in the South East of Ireland, covering the counties of Wexford, Waterford, Carlow, Kilkenny, and South Tipperary.

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Applegreen to open Ireland's first Taco Bell this summer

2 days ago | beat102103.com | Aoife Kearns

Applegreen is to open Ireland’s first Taco Bell restaurant following a new partnership agreement with the US-based company. The company also plans to open several other Taco Bell outlets at a number of its Irish locations over the next five years“We are really excited to announce this partnership to launch the iconic Taco Bell brand in Ireland,” said Seamus Stapleton, Managing Director of Applegreen’s Republic of Ireland business.
Major changes to Leaving Cert to take effect from September

2 days ago | beat102103.com | Aoife Kearns

The Education Minister, Helen McEntee, will update Cabinet this morning on starting reform of the Leaving Cert. Major changes from the next academic year will see 40% of marks in all subjects given for practical exams or end-of-year projects. The change is in a bid to remove some of the pressure from the final exams students face.
Death of Garda Kevin Flatley a 'stark reminder' of the dangers of the job, says GRA

3 days ago | beat102103.com | Aoife Kearns

News Garda Kevin Flatley, Roads Policing Unit, Dublin Castle. Killed in the line of duty 11/05/2025. The death of Garda Kevin Flatley should serve as a "stark reminder" of the dangers of the job, according to the Garda Representative Association. The GRA says his colleagues are "numb" after the 49-year-old was killed in the line of duty yesterday afternoon. The father-of-two was struck by a motorcycle while carrying out a speed checkpoint in north Dublin.
Cardinal Robert Prevost chosen as first American Pope in history

6 days 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

6 days 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

6 days 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

6 days 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.
Person of interest in Michael Gaine case previously known to Gardaรญ

6 days ago | beat102103.com | Joleen Murphy

A person of interest in the case of Michael Gaine had come to Garda attention before the farmer disappeared. The Kerry man went missing at the end of March and extensive searches of his property and surrounding land took place then. However, his case was upgraded to homicide last week. Radio Kerry journalist, Jerry O'Sullivan, says checks were carried out on different individuals previously. "It's understood the person of interest was known to Mr. Gaine.
Health Minister says women may have to change pharmacies for free HRT

6 days ago | beat102103.com | Joleen Murphy

The Health Minister says women may have to change pharmacies if they want free HRT. The free scheme is due to finally get underway next month following a six month delay. Many pharmacists claim the scheme is unsustainable and they won’t sign up. Jennifer Carroll MacNeill says she will publish a list of those pharmacies which do agree to it, so women can see where to go. "If their pharmacy has signed up to it, then yes, they will get it completely free.
CAO advising applicants to check emails

6 days ago | beat102103.com | Joleen Murphy

News The CAO is advising all applicants to check their emails for a 'Statement of Application Record'. It's an opportunity for applicants to catch and correct any errors on their files. The Central Applications Office, or CAO, has started emailing those who submitted their applications by the 1st of February. They're known as "Statement of Application Record" emails and allow students to confirm their personal details, exam information, and course choices.