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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 businesses shortlisted in each. WLR’s David Farrell has been speaking with all of those in the running, and today it is the turn of those shortlisted for Food, Beverage and Hospitality. He began by speaking with Judit McNally, who is the owner of C...

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 businesses shortlisted in each. WLR’s David Farrell has been speaking with all of those in the running, and today it is the turn of those shortlisted for Excellence in Innovation He began by speaking with Ken McGrath, who is the Director at Ashleig...

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 shortlisted in each. WLR’s David Farrell has been speaking with all of those in the running, and today it is the turn of those shortlisted for Environmental and Sustainability. He began by speaking with Elaine Crotty, who is the Account Manag...

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 shortlisted in each. WLR’s David Farrell has been speaking with all of those in the running, and today it is the turn of Business of the Year category for companies with up to 20 employees. He began by speaking with Irina Duane, who is the Ow...

Caroline O'Byrne recently opened new accommodation just outside Kilmacthomas on the Waterford Greenway. She already runs 'Reflexology by Caroline' and the new accommodation, 'Robin's Rest', is part of her aim to create a wellness space. She speaks to Kieran Foley about living in and doing business in the flourishing Kilmacthomas area. To listen, click on the image above. See omnystudio.com/listene...

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 shortlisted in each. WLR’s David Farrell has been speaking with all of those in the running, and today it is the turn of Business of the Year category for companies with up to 20 employees. He began by speaking with Sarah Brandon, who is Co-O...

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 shortlisted in each. WLR’s David Farrell has been speaking with all of those in the running, and today it is the turn of Business of the Year category for companies with up to 100 employees. He began by speaking with Ian Fahey, an Operations...

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 shortlisted in each. WLR’s David Farrell has been speaking with all of those in the running, beginning with the Business of the Year category for companies with over 100 employees. He began by speaking with Steven Tubritt, General Manager at...

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 2025 was officially launched by the newly formed Kilmeaden CommunityNetwork at the weekend. An event was held at Ballyduff Community Hall to mark the launch, and WLR's Kieran Foley went along to speak to some of those in attenda...

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 place on Wednesday, and WLR's Kieran Foley went along to find out more.  To listen, click on the image above For the latest Waterford  News  and  Sport ,  tune into WLR News on the hour and download the WLR App for ne...

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 has lived with diabetes since the age of 13. To listen, click on the image above  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 speak to fifth and sixth class students as they begin the new school year.  To listen, click on the image above  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Autism Support Dungarvan is continuing to engage in various efforts to help families in West Waterford and collaborate on different projects. WLR's Kieran Foley recently caught up with the group at Dungarvan Rugby Club where another initiative was being embarked upon. He began by speaking to Chair of Autism Support Dungarvan, Faith Tutty.  Click the image above to find out more! See omnystudi...

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 the show grounds this week as preparations were taking place.  To listen, click the image above... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Walls and the Community Policing Division at Waterford Garda Station. WLR's Kieran Foley attended an event at the Garda Station this week to find out more  To listen, click on the main image above See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...

A seminar held at Dunhill Multi-Education Centre this week heard of social enterprise opportunities across the Comeragh District. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Waterford City residents staged a demonstration outside City Hall yesterday about the proposed implementation of a one way traffic system in their local area. Residents of St Alphonsus Road, John's Hill, Lower Newtown, Water Street, Wilkin Street and Passage Road areas gathered to voice thier concerns. WLR''s Kieran Foley spoke to some of those in attendance. You can hear from them by clicking on...

County Waterford is set to host a conference entitled "The Unique Contribution of Social Enterprises to Rural & Urban Regeneration" on Monday next at the Dunhill Multi Education Centre. It's aimed at bringing together international and local experts to discuss how social enterprises are driving significant positive change in communities. It will take place on Monday, August 11th, from 9:30 AM...

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 among men of all ages. WLR's Kieran Foley has this special report in which he speaks to many different men associated with the Solas Centre.  You can listen by clicking on the main image above. Registration is now open for this year's Solas...

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 year and full details can be found on wlrfm.com In launching this year’s event, a very special piece of sand art was commissioned, where the 2025 Run and Walk for Life logo was brought to life at Kilmurrin Cove. WLR's Kieran Foley went...

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 and tourists alike. WLR's Kieran Foley went along to the new addition in the city centre to find out more  For the latest Waterford  News  and  Sport,  tune into WLR News on the hour and download the WLR App for news...

Another hugely successful Comeraghs Wild Festival took place from Thursday until Sunday, with varied events taking place across County Waterford. One of the highlights was the open air concert at Cooney's Yard near the Mahon Falls on Friday night. WLR's Kieran Foley attended and began by speaking to Festival Director, Bernadette Drohan. For the latest Waterford  News  and ...

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 O'Connell Street. Now, Leo's family have been working on a project to pay tribute to him but also to raise funds for charity. WLR's Kieran Foley has been finding out more. To listen, click the image above. For the latest Waterford News  and...

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 become Europe's biggest airline, but the fortunes of Waterford Airport have fluctuated. WLR's Kieran Foley has been finding out more about the first service. To listen, click the image above. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mount Congreve was recently presented with a prestigious accolade from the International Dendrology Society. WLR's Kieran Foley attended the special presentation event and found out about ongoing developments to promote Mount Congreve as a tourist attraction. To listen, click on the main image above. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.