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Shelbourne manager Damien Duff has stepped down from his position

6 days ago | beat102103.com | Dayna Kearney

Shelbourne manager Damien Duff has stepped down from his position. The former Republic of Ireland international confirmed the news to RTÉ Sport this morning. The Premier Division champions are due to play Linfield next month in a Champions League qualifier. The club is currently sixth in the Premier Division table. There has been no statement from the club as of yet. Keep up to date with all the latest news on our website Beat102103.com.
Water Safety Ireland appeal for increased caution as six under-18s drown in six weeks

6 days ago | beat102103.com | Dayna Kearney

Water Safety Ireland is urging the public to exercise increased caution around water following the tragic drowning of another teenager on Friday - the sixth drowning of an under-18-year-old in just six weeks. 15-year-old Kofi Owusu from the Blackrock area of Dundalk got into difficulty while swimming with friends in the River Nanny in Laytown, Co. Meath on Friday. Shortly after 9:30 pm, the teenage boy's body was pulled from the water and transferred to the hospital in Navan for a post-mortem.
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.
Ireland set for heatwave this week with 'highest temperatures of the year'

1 week ago | beat102103.com | Dayna Kearney

Ireland is set for a heatwave this week as temperatures are expected to rise into the mid-20s. Following a week of heavy rain in most parts, this is largely due to die out today. According to Met Éireann, high pressure will continue to steadily build near Ireland for the week ahead, leading to a lot of dry weather overall with sunshine too, and just the odd shower at times. Ireland Weather Channel's Cathal Nolan says the good weather is here until next Saturday.
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.