WLR News

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.

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 Kyle Butler went out to Azzuri to chat to them about their involvement. To listen back, click the image above! For the latest Waterford  News  and  Sport,  tune into WLR News on the hour and download the WLR App for news on...

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 involvement. Listen back by clicking the image above. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 speaking to Sun Life's Director of Human Resources Paula Kelly, then went on to speak to some employees from Sunlife that will be participating in the Marathon. To listen back, click the image above. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf...

Housing Minister James Browne has visited Waterford's North Quays project. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Polina Ismailova from Belarus has written her memoir entitled 'Unedited: Story of an 'Irish' orphan'. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 for privacy information.

The village of Kilmacthomas is set to welcome home Aintree Grand National winner 'Nick Rockett' on Saturday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 . The Cork Airport Capital Development Plan outlines an investment of €200 million by daa in Ireland’s fastest-growing airport, future proofing the airport’s infrastructure for growth and expansion and placing the key transport facility on...

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.

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.