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SportsBeat Xtra takes you straight to the center of sports excitement in the South East. Every week, Andy Whelan engages with a variety of sports figures to provide you with valuable insights into the latest happenings in the area.

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Thunderstorm warning issued to Kilkenny and Tipperary

2 days ago | beat102103.com | Aoife Kearns

News There's a thunderstorm warning in place for Kilkenny, Laois and Tipperary this evening. The status yellow alert issued by forecasters is in place until 7pm. Met Éireann says there is also a chance of lightning. A similar alert has been issued for thunder to Cavan and Monaghan. Keep up to date with all the latest news on our website, Beat102103.com.
Waterford company fined €150,000 after worker killed by large portion of wall

2 days ago | beat102103.com | Aoife Kearns

Waterford Company has been fined €150,000 after a worker was struck and killed by a large portion of masonry from a wall. At Waterford Central Court, Judge Eugene O'Kelly imposed a fine of €150,000 on Causeway Facilities Management Ltd. of Old Kilmeaden Road, Co. Waterford, who had earlier pleaded guilty to charges in breach of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 and the Safety Health and Welfare at Work (Construction) Regulations 2013.
Original Draco Malfoy to reprise role on Broadway

3 days ago | beat102103.com | Aoife Kearns

Entertainment Harry Potter star Tom Felton is reprising his role as Draco Malfoy on Broadway. The actor, who starred as the school bully in the film franchise, will step back into his Slytherin uniform in Harry Potter And The Cursed Child. He's the first of the film's stars to reprise their role on stage. He'll make his Broadway debut in the show on November 11th at the Lyric Theatre in New York. Keep up to date with all the latest on our website, Beat102103.com.
Caoimhín Kelleher bids emotional farewell to Liverpool ahead of move

4 days ago | beat102103.com | Aoife Kearns

Sport Caoimhín Kelleher has bid his club of ten years, Liverpool, an emotional goodbye ahead of his move to Brentford. The Republic of Ireland goalkeeper and Cork man shared a post on his Instagram, stating the club and city will always have a special place in his heart. The 26-year-old first came to the club at 16, but said he could never have anticipated the success which was on the cards.
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.
Gerry Adams wins defamation case against BBC

1 week ago | beat102103.com | Emily Keegan

Gerry Adams has won his defamation case against the BBC. The former Sinn Fein leader is suing the broadcaster over an episode of its Spotlight programme, and an online article, which claimed he sanctioned the killing of Denis Donaldson - a claim he denies. The jury in the trial found the BBC did not publish the claim in good faith, and it was not fair or reasonable to publish. Mr Adams will be awarded damages of 100 thousand euro.
Richard Satchwell found guilty of the murder of Tina Satchwell

1 week ago | beat102103.com | Jamie O'Hara

News Picture date: Saturday October 14, 2023. Richard Satchwell has been found guilty of the murder of Tina Satchwell. The body of the 46-year-old was discovered under the stairs of the home she shared with her husband on Grattan Street, Youghal in county Cork in October 2023. Richard Satchwell denied the charge of murder and said his wife died in a struggle after attacking him with a chisel in March 2017.
Gardaí search mountains in Laois as part of Fiona Pender murder investigation

1 week ago | beat102103.com | Aoife Kearns

A second search this week as part of the investigation into the murder of Fiona Pender is continuing this afternoon. The investigation is now concentrated on an area in the Slieve Bloom mountains in County Laois. This is the second search to take place this week as part of the investigation into the murder and disappearance of Fiona Pender. She was 25 and seven months pregnant when she went missing from her home in Tullamore almost 29 years ago.
Static Speed Camera to go live on N25 between Waterford and New Ross

1 week ago | beat102103.com | Aoife Kearns

A new Static Safety Camera will begin operating on the N25 between Waterford and New Ross from this Friday, May 30th. The camera will be located on a section of the road in South Kilkenny at Glemore. Vehicles detected driving more than the posted speed limit will be subject to prosecution from 12pm on Friday. A Fixed Charge Notice will be issued, accompanied by a €160 fine and three penalty points.
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.