Sinn Féin TD Matt Carthy joins Damien in studio

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 ne…

Inspector Paul Donohoe with an update on roads policing

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. 

UPMC Whitfield marks 20 years

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.  

New mosaic set to be unveiled in Old Parish

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. 

Dungarvan's Solas Cancer Support Centre marks ten years

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. 

Damien's visit to Waterford Airport as runway works continue

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

Bonmahon mining story set for Montana!

'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 ex…

Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber summer soiree

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. 

Launch of Waterford Business Awards 2026

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

Councillor Lola O'Sullivan on her 'Security Allowance'

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 …