WLR News

Government Chief Whip and Waterford Minister Mary Butler has reflected on her historic 2024 meeting with Pope Francis at the Vatican.

Golfers across the south-east made their way to West Waterford Golf Club to catch a glimpse of The Open's Claret Jug on Friday, April 4th. The Golf Champion Trophy attracted onlookers from West Waterford Golf Club members as well as those affiliated to Dungarvan and Youghal clubhouses. Aidan Corbett spoke to Club Chairman, Jim Moroney and Club President Ciara Donnelly on what was a momentous day f...

Crough Wood at Mahon Bridge was honoured with a national accolade at the RDS Forestry Awards in Dublin recently, winning the Community Woodland award.

Dr. Muhammad Zohaib Aslam, anesthetist at University Hospital Waterford, spoke to WLR's Damien Tiernan about his struggle to secure a school place for his daughter. To hear the full interview, click on the image above.

Cardiac campaigners in Waterford have been reacting to the news of Cabinet approval for 24/7 cardiac care at University Hospital Waterford.

The village of Kilmacthomas is taking great pride in this year’s Aintree Grand National winner ‘Nick Rockett’ which has numerous local connections - including being named after a local man. Timmy and Caroline O'Byrne spoke to WLR to reflect on the beginning of Nick Rockett's illustrious racing career.

The Safe Routes to School Project was officially launched for Waterford Educate Together and St Saviour's National School at an event in Carrickphierish Library on Friday last, March 28th.

A special event was held to mark the 200th year anniversary of St. Mary's Church, Ballygunner.

Throughout Seachtain na Gaeilge 2025, WLR reporters gathered stories across the county on Irish culture, including its language. Aidan Corbett ventured to the west of the county to talk to a variety of people on the resurgence the language is seeing in the Gaeltacht areas of An Rinn, An Sean Phobal as well as the Gaeltacht Service town of Dún Garbhán. He spoke to local musician Christopher O'Sulli...

Seachtain na Gaeilge was marked across Ireland from March 1st to 17th this year. The WLR News team have been examining Waterford's Gaeltacht area to explore various issues.

It's 177 years since the Irish Tricolour was first flown at 33, The Mall in Waterford City and commemorative events take place this weekend. WLR's Kieran Foley attended the recent launch to find out more about this year's programme of events. For the latest Waterford  News  and  Sport,  tune into WLR News on the hour and download the WLR App for news on demand.

A Fianna Fáil Councillor has responded to claims that the Mayor of Waterford was partaking in stroke politics. Adam Wyse has said it was Sinn Féin who are the ones partaking in the activity. There were heated exchanges at a recent meeting of the local authority this week, with changes to how the meetings are conducted introduced by the Mayor of Waterford. The Mayor of Waterford proposed at a recen...

Hundreds of lives have been saved by a suicide prevention charity based in Waterford. Waterford Marine Search and Rescue has been operating for nearly fifteen years, conducting patrols of Waterford City's quays on a weekly basis. WLR's Kyle Butler joined the crew recently on a patrol of the River Suir.