WLR News

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...