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Winter League will hold a Santa Hat Run on Wednesday, 17th December 2025. First runners off from 7 pm at the R.S.C. WLR will have a bucket collection on the night to raise money for the Christmas Appeal in aid of St Vincent De Paul Joe Cawley from the Winter League joined Ollie and Dymphna in studio with all the details. He said for one week only- anyone can turn up and enjoy the fun and contribut...

Michael O’Brien claimed to be the first person in Waterford city, if not the Irish Free State, to have a television in his own home in 1935. From his family home in Jail Street, O’Brien devised an early prototype that received transmission from London. The Cork-born O’Brien was to become well-known in Urbs Intacta as ‘the modern counterpart of the old town-crier’ for his public address announcemen...

Tickets are now on sale for the little stars concert which will be held in the Sacred Heart Church this evening 9th Dec at 7.30pm. This year’s lineup features the De La Salle College Senior Choir , St. Mary’s Ballygunner National School Choir , St. Ursula’s Primary School Choir , Scoil Lorcain Boys National School Choir , and a very special guest appearance from soprano Rhea Kennedy. MC for t...

There are thousands of euros worth of items in this year's Farmview Auction as part of the WLR Be A Little Star Christmas Appeal. This Thursday from 6pm-8pm, the phone lines will see an influx of people bidding on their favourite items. From solar panels fully installed, to artisan hampers, Chamber vouchers, and 3 course Christmas meals- there is something for everyone. While definitely not just f...

Grace goes full Griswold this Christmas and she landed into WLR decked head to toe in baubles and tinsel. She is stepping into her favourite time of the year and has gone full throttle into Christmas this week. We all have baubles and Christmas decorations which hold sentimental value for us. Grace is no different, and she brought a selection of choices in to studio for us to see. From now until C...

Kilkenny-born, Mount Sion-educated William Joseph Kenny would travel the world in the late 19th and early 20th century. His story began attending universities in Germany and France to working as a student interpreter in China and Japan. Kenny rose through the ranks of the British consular services, leading the Irishman to become British Consul-General in the Philippines in 1903. Sadly, ill-health...

Mark White has reacted to raising almost €20,000 for the WLR Be A Little Star Christmas Appeal. His annual fitness challenge kicked the appeal off last Saturday at Tramore AFC. On site there was a BBQ, fitness challenges and personal bests, cakes, a monster raffle and more. The community of Tramore turned out en masse to support his endeavours. From 5am, members of Mark White's gym took to the ass...

Dungarvan Christmas Concert 2025 Set to Spark Seasonal Magic The 2025 Dungarvan Christmas Concert brings festive joy to The Friary Church on Wednesday, 3 December . The event starts at 7:00 pm and promises a warm, community-driven evening of Christmas music. Local talent will shine throughout the night. The Dungarvan Brass Band opens the celebration with classic seasonal favourites. The Voiceover...

In December, if there is sweat, cakes, a BBQ, and some fast feet- it can only mean Mark White is fundraising! To officially launch this year's WLR Be A Little Star Christmas Appeal, a mammoth undertaking is happening in Tramore AFC. This Saturday, from 5am until midday, everyone is invited to visit Tramore AFC. Members of the gym will be personally fundraising by spinning, cycling, undertaking HII...