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Sinn Féin TD Matt Carthy, his party's spokesperson on Justice, joined Damien in studio this morning.  He was in Waterford to meet various representatives to discuss issues inclyuding drug intimidation, recovery and supports, community safety. He spoke on some of these issues, plus recent other news stories, during a conversation on Déise Today.  See omnystudio.com/listener...

Divisional Roads Policing Inspector Paul Donohoe spoke to Damien this morning with an update on roads policing locally. He was speaking following a busy October Bank Holiday Weekend, when there were numerous detections for various road traffic offences.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UPMC Whitfield Hospital is celebrating 20 years this month. Gwen Daniels, General Manager of UPMC Whitfield Hospital, joined with colleagues from across the hospi-tal to celebrate this milestone recently – and she reflected on the past two dec-ades with WLR’s Kieran Foley.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 speaking to some of those who participated.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 to mark the occasion.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Damien this week visited Waterford Airport for an update on how works on the runway are progressing.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

'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 night. Listeners heard from Angela Mulcahy and James Barry from the Theatre prior to the play being staged. The original two nights was extended to five - and there are now plans to bring the play to Butte, Montana! WLR's Kieran Foley has be...

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 of those in attendance.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President of Waterford Chamber, Eadaoin Carrick, joined Maria McCann to discuss this year's Waterford Business Awards.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two  Fine Gael  councillors in Waterford received almost €20,000 in council-funded security allowances last year to install security measures at their private homes. Figures published by Waterford City and County Council show a total of €19,591 was paid under the heading “Security Allowance” in the local authority’s Register of Councillors Payments January to...

Six parades took place across Waterford today - in Waterford City, Dungarvan, Tramore, Portlaw, Cappoquin and Clashmore. WLR reporters were out and about speaking to participants and spectators.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 protest is being held outside Bord Bia's offices in Dublin, with IFA members from Waterford participating.  WLR's Kieran Foley attended Tuesday night's major meeting in Athy, Co. Kildare which was attended by many farmers from Waterford...

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. Locals sprung into action on the night, helping bring the crew of more than 30 men to safety. WLR's Kieran Foley attended the event to find out more about this remarkable story.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...

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 Foley took to the streets to find out ...  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Foley along with her granddaughter Laura. To listen to the full interview, click on the main image above. For the latest Waterford  News  and  Sport   ,  tune into WLR News on the hour and download the WLR App for new...

Numerous fundraising sea swims took place over the festive period across County Waterford, including one of the largest, the Michael Power Memorial Swim at Kilmurrin Cove. WLR's Kieran Foley attended and spoke to some of those involved.  To listen, click on the image above See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 soil. WLR's Kieran Foley made a trip to the airport this week to chat to some of those in the terminal.  To listen, click on the image above See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 fundraising coffee morning for the centre. This event was also used as an opportunity to highlight the supports available for men. To listen, click on the image above See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Active Travel measures being implemented in Kilmacthomas were discussed at length at last week's Comeragh District meeting of Waterford City and County Council.  The new changes have proved contentious in the local area, and a number of different councillors outlined their views at the meeting.  You'll hear from them in this report, as well as Senior Engineer Gabriel Hynes who responded...

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 Waterford Community Gardaí. The event was in recognition of serving the people of Waterford by engaging with local groups, businesses, and organisations to promote and ensure community safety. WLR's Kieran Foley attended and spoke to some of t...

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 Workplace Excellence. He began by speaking with Mary Connors who's a HR Director at Haleon. Se...

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 Visit Waterford Awards. He began by speaking with Críostóir Ó Faoláin, who is the Designated L...

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 Retailer of the Year. He began by speaking with Will Lee, who is a Store Manager in Fitzgerald...

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 New Business of the Year. He began by speaking with Dinesh Lalvani from Euryka AI See omnystud...

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 Marketing Excellence He began by speaking with Michael Griffin, who is the Director of Griffin...