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Supporting adults who've survived child sex abuse....
This morning (Friday) on 'Deise Today', Damien had a very interesting chat with Dr Julie Brown. She's the Clinical Director and Deputy CEO of the charity 'One in Four' who are Ireland's leading service supporting adults who have survived child sex abuse. She's also a psychoanalytical psychotherap…
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Back from the Everest summit; Waterford's Adam Sweeney!
It's been a long time in the planning and preparing but last week he finally achieved his dream... Adam Sweeney, aged just 22, has became the youngest Irish person to ever climb Mount Everest! For the young Dunmore East adventurer and his family, it's been an absolute whirlwind - and they are sti…
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Dungarvan TY students earn top garda honour after drugs violence meeting
A PUBLIC meeting they organised in their secondary school on the subject of drug-related intimdiation and violence has won a group of transition year students from Dungarvan CBS a top garda award! The group of students - Harry, Rian, Krishnay and Jack - were announced as the Overall Waterford/Kilk…
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Proud Waterford Mother Celebrates Son’s Historic Everest Summit!
IT'S a proud day for the Sweeney and Harris families in Dunmore East - and a proud day for Waterford too! Adam Sweeney (22) last night became the youngest Irish person ever to reach the summit of Mount Everest! It's a dream come through for the young Dunmore man who has been a long-time preparing…
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'Deise Today' special from the sod-turning at Waterford Airport!
A significant milestone in Ireland’s aviation infrastructure was marked yesterday (Monday) with the official sod-turning ceremony at Waterford Airport today (Monday, 18th May 2026). The ceremony was performed by the Deputy Mayor of Waterford, Councillor John Pratt and members of Waterford City an…
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Senior gardai discuss drugs situation in Waterford
This morning (Tues) on 'Deise Today' two of Waterford's most senior gardai discussed the situation with drugs, and drugs intimidation, in Waterford. Det. Insp Donal Donohoe and Det. Sgt Michael Bourke were in studio for a lenghty chat with Damien. You can listen back by clicking on the image abov…
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Reaction to Mount Suir balcony collapse report...
A NEW report into the incident in March which saw two children fall from the balcony of a Council apartment was released in recent days. The report has highlighted issues with the balcony's screws and brackets. A seven-year-old girl and a three-year-old boy were injured in the incident on Friday,…
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Damien's report from the scene of former Jute Factory fire...
Following the devastating fire at the former Jute Factory in Tycor on Saturday evening, many small businesses have been left counting the cost. And for residents in the area, it's a time of worry and confusion as they try to process the information and advice issued by Council and others regarding…
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Staffing crisis in Waterford dermatology services...
Doctors across Waterford have been warned by UHW authorities about a "staffing crisis" at the Dept of Dermatology in UHW - with potential significant impact on patients. A Consultant Dermatologist is understood to be leaving UHW in the coming weeks, leaving just two dermatologists (one of them cur…
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The view from Carrick-on-Suir as 'big match day' looms!
The Sunday sees Waterford take on Tipperary in Walsh Park in Round 2 of the Munster Senior Hurling Championship. The pressure is on both sides following their defeats by Claire and Cork - and nowhere is the excitement being felt more than in the Carrick-On-Suir environs where there's more than a h…
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