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WLR News
The award-winning WLR news team brings you the latest local, national and international news on a daily basis. Operating seven days a week, 365 days a year, the WLR reporters delve into all the issues that matter to Waterford people and ask the questions you want answered. You can listen back here to their top-quality journalism. If you've got a news story to share, email <a href="mailto:news@wlrfm.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">news@wlrfm.com.</a>
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WLR NewsInspector Paul Donohoe with an update on roads policing
Divisional Roads Policing Inspector Paul Donohoe spoke to Damien this morning with an update on roads policing locally. He was speaking following a busy…
WLR NewsUPMC Whitfield marks 20 years
UPMC Whitfield Hospital is celebrating 20 years this month. Gwen Daniels, General Manager of UPMC Whitfield Hospital, joined with colleagues from across the…
WLR NewsNew mosaic set to be unveiled in Old Parish
A new mosaic and a book charting the project involved in creating it will be unveiled on Friday night, September 4th in Old Parish. WLR's Kieran Foley has been…
WLR NewsDungarvan's Solas Cancer Support Centre marks ten years
Dungarvan's Solas Cancer Support Centre is this week marking ten years in existence. WLR's 'Deise Today' broadcast a special programme on Wednesday August 26th…
WLR NewsDamien's visit to Waterford Airport as runway works continue
Damien this week visited Waterford Airport for an update on how works on the runway are progressing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
WLR NewsBonmahon mining story set for Montana!
'The Men Who Sank Beneath the Sea', telling the story of Bonmahon's mining history, was staged at the Gealach Gorm Theatre in Kill for a fifth night on Sunday…
WLR NewsDungarvan & West Waterford Chamber summer soiree
Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber hosted its annual summer soiree at The Park Hotel recentLY. WLR's Kieran Foley and Kyle Butler went along to speak to some…
WLR NewsLaunch of Waterford Business Awards 2026
President of Waterford Chamber, Eadaoin Carrick, joined Maria McCann to discuss this year's Waterford Business Awards. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…
WLR NewsCouncillor Lola O'Sullivan on her 'Security Allowance'
Two Fine Gael councillors in Waterford received almost €20,000 in council-funded security allowances last year to install security measures at their…
WLR NewsWaterford celebrates St. Patrick's Day
Six parades took place across Waterford today - in Waterford City, Dungarvan, Tramore, Portlaw, Cappoquin and Clashmore. WLR reporters were out and about…
WLR NewsWaterford farmers join IFA protest at Bord Bia offices
The IFA have been staging meetings to discuss their ongoing dispute with Bord Bia and concerns over the importation of Brazilian beef. A round the clock…
WLR NewsCirilo Amoros commemoration at Ballyvooney Cove
A special commemoration was held at Ballyvooney Cove near Stradbally on Sunday last to mark 100 years since a Spanish steamer, the Cirilo Amoros ran aground…
WLR NewsWaterford locals react to turbulent world affairs
Events in Iran, Venezuela, and Greenland have dominated news agendas recently - but how engaged are people in Waterford with these world affairs? WLR's Kieran…
WLR News105-year-old Bridie Griffin on her life and longevity
Bridie Griffin from Kilmacthomas has been reflecting on her remarkable life as she celebrated her 105th birthday on January 4th. Bridie spoke to WLR's Kieran…
WLR NewsSwimmers brave the cold in Waterford on Christmas Day
Numerous fundraising sea swims took place over the festive period across County Waterford, including one of the largest, the Michael Power Memorial Swim at…
WLR NewsCork Airport welcomes passengers home for Christmas
Waterford people have been making their way home for Christmas from across the world, with Cork Airport in particular welcoming many Deise folk back to Irish…
WLR NewsSupports for men continue to be highlighted at Waterford's Solas Centre
2025 saw a huge emphasis on the supports available for men at Waterford's Solas Cancer Support Centre. Griffin Auctioneers in Tramore last week hosted a…
WLR NewsActive Travel measures raise concern in Kilmacthoma s
Active Travel measures being implemented in Kilmacthomas were discussed at length at last week's Comeragh District meeting of Waterford City and County…
WLR NewsMayoral reception for Waterford Community Gardaí
A Mayoral Reception was hosted by the Mayor of Waterford City and County, Cllr. Seamus Ryan, on Tuesday 18th November in the Mayor’s Parlour, City Hall, for…
WLR NewsWaterford Business Awards 2025: Workplace Excellence
The Waterford Business Awards 2025 are fast approaching, with the big night taking place on November 14th. There are 12 categories in total, with three…
WLR NewsWaterford Business Awards 2025: Visit Waterford Awards.
The Waterford Business Awards 2025 are fast approaching, with the big night taking place on November 14th. There are 12 categories in total, with three…
WLR NewsWaterford Business Awards 2025: Retailer of the Year.
The Waterford Business Awards 2025 are fast approaching, with the big night taking place on November 14th. There are 12 categories in total, with three…
WLR NewsWaterford Business Awards 2025: New Business of the Year.
The Waterford Business Awards 2025 are fast approaching, with the big night taking place on November 14th. There are 12 categories in total, with three…
WLR NewsWaterford Business Awards 2025: Marketing Excellence
The Waterford Business Awards 2025 are fast approaching, with the big night taking place on November 14th. There are 12 categories in total, with three…
WLR NewsWaterford Business Awards 2025: Food, Beverage and Hospitality
The Waterford Business Awards 2025 are fast approaching, with the big night taking place on November 14th. There are 12 categories in total, with three…
WLR NewsWaterford Business Awards 2025: Excellence in Innovation.
The Waterford Business Awards 2025 are fast approaching, with the big night taking place on November 14th. There are 12 categories in total, with three…
WLR NewsWaterford Business Awards 2025: Environmental and Sustainability
The Waterford Business Awards are fast approaching, with the big night taking place on November 14th. There are 12 categories in total, with three businesses…
WLR NewsWaterford Business Awards 2025: Customer Service Excellence
The Waterford Business Awards are fast approaching, with the big night taking place on November 14th. There are 12 categories in total, with three businesses…
WLR NewsWaterford Greenway continues to create business opportunities in Kilmacthomas
Caroline O'Byrne recently opened new accommodation just outside Kilmacthomas on the Waterford Greenway. She already runs 'Reflexology by Caroline' and the new…
WLR NewsWaterford Business Awards 2025: Business of the Year (up to 20 employees)
The Waterford Business Awards are fast approaching, with the big night taking place on November 14th. There are 12 categories in total, with three businesses…
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Waterford Business Awards 2025: Business of the Year (up to 100 employees)
The Waterford Business Awards are fast approaching, with the big night taking place on November 14th. There are 12 categories in total, with three businesses…
WLR NewsWaterford Business Awards 2025: Business of the Year (100+ employees)
The Waterford Business Awards are fast approaching, with the big night taking place on November 14th. There are 12 categories in total, with three businesses…
WLR NewsKilmeaden looks to the future with launch of Community Plan
As we've been hearing on WLR recently, some major developments are planned for the Kilmeaden area in County Waterford. The Kilmeaden Community Development Plan…
WLR NewsKilmacthomas honours contributions of Mercy nuns to local area
The 150th anniversary of the arrival of the Mercy Nuns in the Parish of Kilmacthomas was celebrated last Wednesday, September 24th. A full day of events took…
WLR NewsLiz Murphy on her experience with Type 1 Diabetes
Waterford diabetic Liz Murphy spoke to Maria McCann on The Saturday Cafe about living with Type 1 diabetes and her decision to begin using an insulin pump. Liz…
WLR NewsWaterford teachers and students adjust to new academic year
Pupils at schools across Waterford have been settling back into, or starting, school life this week. WLR's Kieran Foley visited Kilmacthomas Primary School to…
WLR NewsAutism Support in Dungarvan Rugby Club!
Autism Support Dungarvan is continuing to engage in various efforts to help families in West Waterford and collaborate on different projects. WLR's Kieran…
WLR NewsThe 199th staging of Irelands oldest agricultural show, taking place this weekend!
The 199th staging of the Iverk Show takes place tomorrow, Saturday, in Piltown. It's the oldest agricultural show in the country. WLR's Kieran Foley visited…
WLR NewsMural unveiled at Waterford Garda Station
Waterford Garda Station has become the first Garda Station in the country to feature a mural on an exterior wall - it's part of a project between Waterford…
WLR NewsDunhill seminar hears of social enterprise opportunities in County Waterford
A seminar held at Dunhill Multi-Education Centre this week heard of social enterprise opportunities across the Comeragh District. See omnystudio.com/listener…
WLR News'One Way, No Way!': Waterford City residents voice opposition to one-way traffic system
Waterford City residents staged a demonstration outside City Hall yesterday about the proposed implementation of a one way traffic system in their local area…
WLR NewsDunhill to host conference on social enterprise and rural regeneration
County Waterford is set to host a conference entitled "The Unique Contribution of Social Enterprises to Rural & Urban Regeneration" on Monday next at the…
WLR NewsSolas Cancer Support Centre encourages men to avail of services
The Solas Cancer Support Centre is this year shining a light on male engagement with cancer support services. Efforts are underway to increase service use…
WLR News'Our Lady of Waterford' mural completed in city centre
A very large and eye catching mural has appeared outside the Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity in Waterford and has become a talking point, attracting locals…
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Special sand art creation marks launch of 2025 Solas Run and Walk for Life
This year's Solas Cancer Support Centre Run and Walk for Life takes place in October and has been officially launched today. WLR are media partner again this…
WLR NewsVoices from Waterford's Comeragh's Wild Festival
Another hugely successful Comeraghs Wild Festival took place from Thursday until Sunday, with varied events taking place across County Waterford. One of the…
WLR NewsA Legacy in Focus: Remembering Leo Murphy
There was a huge sadness locally in April at the death of well-known Waterford City photographer Leo Murphy, who ran Leo Murphy Photography and Framing on…
WLR NewsLISTEN: Reflections on Ryanair's first service from Waterford
Tuesday July 8th marked 40 years since Ryanair's first ever scheduled service - a flight from Waterford Airport to London Gatwick. Ryanair has gone on to…
WLR NewsMount Congreve receives prestigious award
Mount Congreve was recently presented with a prestigious accolade from the International Dendrology Society. WLR's Kieran Foley attended the special…
WLR NewsAzzuri support 2025 Waterford Viking Marathon
Azzuri are making their debut as sponsors for the Waterford Viking Marathon this year. The event takes place across the weekend of June 21st and 22nd. WLR's…
WLR NewsSanofi support 2025 Waterford Viking Marathon
Sanofi is back as a sponsor for the 2025 Waterford Viking Marathon. The event takes place WLR's Kieran Foley went out to Sanofi to chat to them about their…
WLR NewsSunlife support 2025 Waterford Viking Marathon
Sunlife have returned for the second year as one of the sponsors for this years Waterford Viking Marathon. The event takes place WLR's Kieran Foley began by…
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Housing Minister visits Waterford's North Quays project
Housing Minister James Browne has visited Waterford's North Quays project. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Belarusian orphan Polina on how a Waterford family changed her life
Polina Ismailova from Belarus has written her memoir entitled 'Unedited: Story of an 'Irish' orphan'. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Ar Dheis Dé go raibh siad
The daily death notices on WLR are an intrinsic part of the station's schedule, attracting peak listenership at 9am, 12pm and 6pm. See omnystudio.com/listener…
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Kilmacthomas set for 'Nick Rockett' homecoming
The village of Kilmacthomas is set to welcome home Aintree Grand National winner 'Nick Rockett' on Saturday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…
WLR NewsCork Airport launches €200m Capital Development Plan
The most significant capital investment plans for Cork Airport in nearly a quarter of a century were officially launched by An Taoiseach, Micheál Martin TD …
WLR NewsCarten Controls support 2025 Waterford Viking Marathon
Carten Controls are back on board as one of the sponsors of this year's Waterford Viking Marathon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
WLR NewsFlahavan's support 2025 Waterford Viking Marathon
Flahavan's are back on board as one of the sponsors of this year's Waterford Viking Marathon See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
WLR NewsWaterford's Diane Behan set for World Powerman Championships in Germany
Waterford athlete Diane Behan is competing at the 2025 World Triathlon Powerman Middle Distance Duathtlon Championships in Alsdorf, Germany on Sunday. See…