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Déise Today

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About this Podcast:

Déise Today is Waterford's flagship talk show. If it's happening in Waterford, it's being discussed on Déise Today. If you have a story to share with us, email deisetoday@wlrfm.com . Listen back here.

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What is Déise Today about?

Déise Today is Waterford's flagship talk show. If it's happening in Waterford, it's being discussed on Déise Today. Listen back here.

Who hosts Déise Today?

Déise Today is hosted by WLR. The show has published 323 episodes to date.

What has Déise Today covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Passage East residents on flooding nightmare..." (3 February 2026, 15 minutes), "Listen back: Ciaran O'Neill sells The Forum after 40 years!" (30 January 2026, 20 minutes), and "Dave Sheahan and Gerry Cullinan reflect on Ballygunner club success!.." (27 January 2026, 34 minutes).

How often does Déise Today publish?

Déise Today publishes roughly a few times a week, with episodes averaging 18 minutes across 323 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Déise Today?

Booking probability for Déise Today is 27%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Déise Today requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Déise Today's contact route on record: verified email.

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WLR hosts Déise Today, a news podcast with 323 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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    Passage East residents on flooding nightmare...

    Feb 3, 202615 min

    Residents of Passage East are dealing with the aftermath of flooding over the weekend. The brook, located above the village, overflowed during the Status Yellow weather warning on Friday night, resulting in significant...

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    Listen back: Ciaran O'Neill sells The Forum after 40 years!

    Jan 30, 202620 min

    After more than 40 years, the Forum in The Glen, Waterford has been sold. The sale was confirmed today, January 30th by long-time owner Ciaran O'Neill. The new owner, a Dublin-based businessman, has not been identified...

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    Dave Sheahan and Gerry Cullinan reflect on Ballygunner club success!..

    Jan 27, 202634 min

    IT's less than a fortnight since Ballygunner claimed the All-Ireland Senior Club Hurling Championship title after a thrilling final against Loughrea at Croke Park. They produced a performance built on intensity...

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    Lismore charities benefit from 60,000 from 'Santa at The Strand'...

    Jan 23, 202614 min

    The 'Santa at the Strand' 2025 experience in Lismore has raised €60,000 ! The beneficiaries are three different groups including Saint Carthage‘s nursing home, Cappoquin Day Centre and the Little Blue Heroes … Damien...

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    Your health insurance questions answered!

    Jan 22, 202618 min

    January is the peak month for health insurance renewals and with prices going up substantially in many cases, people are considering their options. This morning (Thursday), 'Deise Today' enlisted the services of...

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    Traffic at Farronshoneen Roundabout worse — but not as bad as claimed (says review)

    Jan 22, 202618 min

    Yesterday (Wednesday), city and county councillors received an update on Active Travel in Waterford city. One element of this was a 'design review' which had been carried out of the Farronshoneen Roundabout and...

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    Co Waterford-based astrophysicist explains the beautiful northern lights!

    Jan 20, 202611 min

    Across Waterford city and county last night (Monday) people were treated to a spectacular Northern Lights display! The powerful solar storm was sparked by a strong solar flare on Sunday. Dr Brian O'Halloran is a former...

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    Anne Scully retires; 30 years at Waterford Rape And Sexual Abuse Centre

    Jan 19, 202619 min

    She's been 30 years working at the Waterford Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre - and 16 years as its manager. Anne Scully, who is retiring in the coming weeks, has also served two terms as chair of Rape Crisis Network...

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    Would you let your child have a 'duvet day'?!

    Jan 15, 20269 min

    Would you let your child have an odd 'duvet day' at home from school? Niamh O'Reilly is a freelance writer and broadcaster and it happened to her quite by accident recently when her child, seeming too sick for school...

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    Price of a stamp going up 20c

    Jan 13, 20268 min

    An Post is increasing the price of both national and international stamps from Tuesday, 3 February. It's been confirmed that the price of a national stamp will increase by 20 cent from €1.65 to €1.85 and follows a 25c...

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    Former Coastguard Director Chris Reynolds discusses maritime security...

    Jan 8, 202616 min

    On Wednesday, British armed forces supported the US seizure of a Russian-flagged oil tanker in the North Atlantic. The Marinera, a Venezuelan-linked tanker previously known as the Bella 1, was stopped by the US Coast...

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    Waterford life coach Jennifer Davy on habits to make and break for the new year!

    Jan 7, 202624 min

    This morning (Wednesday) Damien was joined in our Dungarvan studio by Waterford woman Jennifer Davy! From St John's Park originally and now living in Co Waterford, Jennifer trained and worked as a teacher originally...

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    Learning Irish on 'Deise Today' - week 1!

    Jan 5, 202621 min

    It's a new year and a time we like to set ourselves new challenges! So, on 'Deise Today' this week - and for the following four weeks (each Monday at 11am) - we've enlisted the services of Waterford schoolteacher Abby...

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    Listen back: Government Chief Whip Mary Butler on 'Deise Today'....

    Dec 19, 202531 min

    The Government Chief Whip and Minister of State Mary Butler has acknowledged the FF party "made a hames" of the Jim Gavin presidency situation. In a wide-ranging studio interview on 'Deise Today' with Damien Tiernan...

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    Mother of tragic Malika (8) on 'Deise Today' campaigning for law-change on life sentences...

    Dec 18, 202529 min

    The mother of an eight-year-old girl who was murdered by her former partner has called for the laws to be changed, so that killers get whole life sentences. 35-year-old Mohammad Al Shaker Al Tamimi, of Lower William...

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    The Holy Cross farewell with Bobby & Eileen Bohill

    Dec 11, 202512 min

    The Holy Cross farewell with Bobby & Eileen Bohill bid farewell after over 30 years in the Holy Cros,s they both chatted to Seamus Barry

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    NSPCA's Alice Lacey talks animal neglect and welfare issues...

    Dec 10, 202523 min

    Last week, a 63-year-old craftworker from Waterford was given a four-month suspended jail sentence and been banned from keeping dogs for life after pleading guilty to causing unnecessary suffering to almost 70 dogs she...

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    Dr Austin Byrne talks flu!

    Dec 9, 202516 min

    The Irish Medical Organisation has warned that the flu has hit Ireland "fast and hard" and will add enormous strain to the already stretched public hospital system. Consultant in Emergency Medicine in Beaumont Hospital...

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    Waterford council on dealing with Storm Bram!

    Dec 9, 20256 min

    As 'Storm Bram' descended on Waterford, Deise Today featured a chat with Gabriel Hynes. Gabriel is Director of Services with Waterford City and Countu Council, dealing with roads, water and the environment. He spoke to...

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    Best books for Christmas!

    Dec 4, 202515 min

    This morning (Thursday) on 'Deise Today', Damien was joined in studio by Tracy McEneaney and Jennie Loughran from Waterford Libraries. Baffled by the choice of books to buy for Christmas for loved ones, or yourself...

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