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 and County Council.

Public representatives, stakeholders and members of the local business community gathered in the terminal building before stepping out across the existing Runway 21 to officially turn the sod on the new €30 million construction phase of the airport development.

Damien and the 'Deise Today' team were there to watch in all happen - and speak to all involved.

You can tune into the special programme by clicking on the image above!

A significant milestone in Ireland&rsquo;s aviation infrastructure was marked yesterday (Monday) with the&nbsp; 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 and County Council.
Public representatives, stakeholders and members of the local business community gathered in the terminal building before stepping out across the existing Runway 21 to officially turn the sod on the new &euro;30 million construction phase of the airport development.
Damien and the 'Deise Today' team were there to watch in all happen - and speak to all involved.
You can tune into the special programme by clicking on the image above!

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.

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 <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:deisetoday@wlrfm.com">deisetoday@wlrfm.com</a>. Listen back here.

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'Deise Today' special from the sod-turning at Waterford Airport!

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 psychotherapist.

She gave some great practical tips and help for people who may have experienced abuse in their past.

You can listen back her chat with Damien by clicking on the image above...

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 psychotherapist.
She gave some great practical tips and help for people who may have experienced abuse in their past.
You can listen back her chat with Damien by clicking on the image above...

Supporting adults who've survived child sex abuse....

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 still trying to come to terms with the scale of the achievement.

Adam returned to Dunmore East on Saturday last and this morning (Tuesday), we were delighted to welcome him, his mum Karen, his grandad Tom and his uncle Geoff into studio to chat about it all.

You can listen back by clicking on the image...

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 still trying to come to terms with the scale of the achievement.
Adam returned to Dunmore East on Saturday last and this morning (Tuesday), we were delighted to welcome him, his mum Karen, his grandad Tom and his uncle Geoff into studio to chat about it all.
You can listen back by clicking on the image...

Back from the Everest summit; Waterford's Adam Sweeney!

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/Kilkenny Garda Youth Awards 2026 winners at a ceremony in the city's Tower Hotel

The young men showed brilliant initiative in organised a public meeting in the school, at which some of the most senior members of the force at both a regional and national level spoke about DRIVE (Drug-Related Intimidation and Violence) in our communities, and the effect it has on young people, families and the wider community.

This morning, one of the young students involved in the project, Rian Bulfin spoke to Damien on 'Deise Today'. He was also joined by his mum, Sasha, who spoke about the importance of educating young people on drugs.

You can listen back to them both by clicking on the image above...

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/Kilkenny Garda Youth Awards 2026 winners at a ceremony in the city's Tower Hotel
The young men showed brilliant initiative in organised a public meeting in the school, at which some of the most senior members of the force at both a regional and national level spoke about DRIVE (Drug-Related Intimidation and Violence) in our communities, and the effect it has on young people, families and the wider community.
This morning, one of the young students involved in the project, Rian Bulfin spoke to Damien on 'Deise Today'. He was also joined by his mum, Sasha, who spoke about the importance of educating young people on drugs.
You can listen back to them both by clicking on the image above...

'Deise Today' special from the sod-turning at Waterford Airport!

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