Sinn Féin TD Matt Carthy, his party's spokesperson on Justice, joined Damien in studio this morning. 

He was in Waterford to meet various representatives to discuss issues inclyuding drug intimidation, recovery and supports, community safety.

He spoke on some of these issues, plus recent other news stories, during a conversation on Déise Today. 

Sinn F&eacute;in TD Matt Carthy, his party's spokesperson on Justice, joined Damien in studio this morning.&nbsp;
He was in Waterford to meet various representatives to discuss issues inclyuding drug intimidation, recovery and supports, community safety.
He spoke on some of these issues, plus recent other news stories, during a conversation on D&eacute;ise Today.&nbsp;

Sinn Féin TD Matt Carthy joins Damien in studio 

Divisional Roads Policing Inspector Paul Donohoe spoke to Damien this morning with an update on roads policing locally.

He was speaking following a busy October Bank Holiday Weekend, when there were numerous detections for various road traffic offences. 

Divisional Roads Policing Inspector Paul Donohoe spoke to Damien this morning with an update on roads policing locally.
He was speaking following a busy October Bank Holiday Weekend, when there were numerous detections for various road traffic offences.&nbsp;

Inspector Paul Donohoe with an update on roads policing 

UPMC Whitfield Hospital is celebrating 20 years this month.

Gwen Daniels, General Manager of UPMC Whitfield Hospital, joined with colleagues from across the hospi-tal to celebrate this milestone recently – and she reflected on the past two dec-ades with WLR’s Kieran Foley.

 

UPMC Whitfield Hospital is celebrating 20 years this month.
Gwen Daniels, General Manager of UPMC Whitfield Hospital, joined with colleagues from across the hospi-tal to celebrate this milestone recently &ndash; and she reflected on the past two dec-ades with WLR&rsquo;s Kieran Foley.
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UPMC Whitfield marks 20 years 

A new mosaic and a book charting the project involved in creating it will be unveiled on Friday night, September 4th in Old Parish.

WLR's Kieran Foley has been speaking to some of those who participated. 

A new mosaic and a book charting the project involved in creating it will be unveiled on Friday night, September 4th in Old Parish.
WLR's Kieran Foley has been speaking to some of those who participated.&nbsp;

New mosaic set to be unveiled in Old Parish 

Dungarvan's Solas Cancer Support Centre is this week marking ten years in existence.

WLR's 'Deise Today' broadcast a special programme on Wednesday August 26th to mark the occasion. 

Dungarvan's Solas Cancer Support Centre is this week marking ten years in existence.
WLR's 'Deise Today' broadcast a special programme on Wednesday August 26th to mark the occasion.&nbsp;

Dungarvan's Solas Cancer Support Centre marks ten years 

Damien this week visited Waterford Airport for an update on how works on the runway are progressing. 

Damien this week visited Waterford Airport for an update on how works on the runway are progressing.&nbsp;

Damien's visit to Waterford Airport as runway works continue

'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 from the Theatre prior to the play being staged.

The original two nights was extended to five - and there are now plans to bring the play to Butte, Montana!

WLR's Kieran Foley has been speaking to some of those involved, and began by speaking to cast member Anne Barry. 

'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 from the Theatre prior to the play being staged.
The original two nights was extended to five - and there are now plans to bring the play to Butte, Montana!
WLR's Kieran Foley has been speaking to some of those involved, and began by speaking to cast member Anne Barry.&nbsp;

Bonmahon mining story set for Montana! 

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. 

Dungarvan &amp; 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.&nbsp;

Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber summer soiree

President of Waterford Chamber, Eadaoin Carrick, joined Maria McCann to discuss this year's Waterford Business Awards. 

President of Waterford Chamber, Eadaoin Carrick, joined Maria McCann to discuss this year's Waterford Business Awards.&nbsp;

Launch of Waterford Business Awards 2026 

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 and County Council show a total of €19,591 was paid under the heading “Security Allowance” in the local authority’s Register of Councillors Payments January to December 2025.

The payments were made to Cllr. Lola O’Sullivan, who received €9,591, and Cllr. Pat Nugent, who received €10,000. They are the only councillors listed as receiving security allowances during the period.

Cllr O'Sullivan, who is the current Metropolitan Mayor, joined Maria McCann to discuss the allowance. 

Two&nbsp;<a href="https://www.finegael.ie/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.finegael.ie/">Fine Gael</a>&nbsp;councillors in Waterford received almost &euro;20,000 in council-funded security allowances last year to install security measures at their private homes.
Figures published by Waterford City and County Council show a total of &euro;19,591 was paid under the heading &ldquo;Security Allowance&rdquo; in the local authority&rsquo;s Register of Councillors Payments January to December 2025.
The payments were made to Cllr. Lola O&rsquo;Sullivan, who received &euro;9,591, and Cllr. Pat Nugent, who received &euro;10,000. They are the only councillors listed as receiving security allowances during the period.
Cllr O'Sullivan, who is the current Metropolitan Mayor, joined Maria McCann to discuss the allowance.&nbsp;

Councillor Lola O'Sullivan on her 'Security Allowance' 

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