WLR FM

WLR FM, also known as WLR (Waterford Local Radio), serves the community of Waterford City and County in Ireland. Recognized as Ireland's Local Station of the Year for four consecutive years—2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022—WLR has established a strong presence. Besides its primary coverage area, the station is also popular in South County Kilkenny and East County Cork. Since receiving its license from the Broadcasting Commission of Ireland in 1989, WLR transitioned from its earlier days as a pirate radio station to a fully licensed broadcaster.

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#213298

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#837

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Long-running Ferrybank shop to cease trading

1 week ago | wlrfm.com | Dymphna Nugent

A popular and long-standing shop in Ferrybank is to close its doors in the coming weeks. Proprietors of Spar, located on Fountain Street in Ferrybank, have made the 'difficult decision' to cease trading in early May. In a statement issued on their social media, they referenced the difficulties of generating a profit in recent times.
Man to appear before court in relation to fatal Youghal assault

1 week ago | wlrfm.com | Jordan Norris

A man has been charged in connection with the death of another man in Youghal. 32-year-old Daniel O'Sullivan died after an assault at a bar on the Main Street in Youghal on Monday night. The investigation was upgraded to murder last night after a post mortem on his body was carried out. A man in his 20s presented himself to Gardaí in the hours after the incident. He's now been charged and is due before Midleton District Court this morning.
'Continuity' key going forward for Waterford Camogie - Boland

1 week ago | wlrfm.com | Jordan Norris

Sport New Waterford senior camogie manager Michael 'Mick' Boland insists continuity is the key going forward for the Deise - despite a mid-season managerial switch-up. Following the sudden retirement of Jerry Wallace at the conclusion of the Division 1A League campaign where Waterford avoided the drop by the skin of their teeth - Boland, formerly a selector under Wallace - has now been entrusted to take the reins on an interim basis.
Inquiry not satisfied with evidence of physical or sexual abuse in 'Grace' case

1 week ago | wlrfm.com | Jordan Norris

The Farrelly Commission of Inquiry has published its final report on the ‘Grace case’. The report examines allegations of abuse against a severely disabled woman while in foster care. The Farrellly Commission was established in 2017 after serious allegations of abuse against an intellectually disabled woman, known as 'Grace', were raised.
Forensic analysis certificate received in respect of €10.65m cocaine seizure

1 week ago | wlrfm.com | Dymphna Nugent

A forensic analysis certificate has been received in respect of an estimated €10.65m cocaine seizure. 61-year-old Michael Murphy, with an address on the Waterford/Kilkenny border was charged in respect of the seizure last month. Mr. Murphy appeared before Waterford District Court this morning, April 15th via videolink from Cork Prison. Solicitor Mr. Ken Cunningham represented the accused in court. Mr. Cunningham noted that a significant figure was in question in terms of the cocaine seizure.
Man (30s) dies following assault in Youghal

1 week ago | wlrfm.com | Jordan Norris

Gardaí are investigating all of the circumstances surrounding the death of a man following a fatal assault in Youghal, Co. Cork on Monday night, 14th April 2025. At approximately 9:50pm, Gardaí and emergency services were alerted to an assault at a commercial premises on North Main Street. A man, aged in his 30s, was transferred to Cork University Hospital for treatment of serious injuries, where he was later pronounced deceased.
'Grace' case report to be published

1 week ago | wlrfm.com | Kieran Foley

Minister Norma Foley is today seeking Cabinet approval for the publication of the final report of the Farrelly Commission's investigation into a disability service in the southeast, otherwise known as the 'Grace' case. The Commission of Investigation into certain matters relative to a disability service in the South-East and related matters was established in 2017.
Michael Boland named as new Waterford Camogie manager

1 week ago | wlrfm.com | Jordan Norris

Sport Michael Boland is the new Waterford Senior Camogie manager. The Cork man will take up the role on an interim basis until the end of the season, following the departure of his colleague Jerry Wallace at the end of the Déise’s league campaign. Wallace stepped aside following a tumultuous league season which saw Waterford retain Division 1 status by the skin of their teeth thanks to a last gasp win against Tipperary.
Lengthy traffic delays reported in Waterford City

1 week ago | wlrfm.com | Jordan Norris

Lengthy delays are being reported in Waterford City today as a result of works to facilitate part of the North Quays Development. The South Quays inbound lane closure is to facilitate deep excavation works as well as the installation of traffic lights to the east and west of the Clock Tower. Traffic diversions at Rice Bridge, temporary relocation of the bus stop at Meagher’s Quay and the closure of the pedestrian crossings at the Clock Tower are in place and clearly indicated.
Waterford FC women lose out on Leeside

1 week ago | wlrfm.com | Jordan Norris

Sport Waterford FC women lost out on Leeside yesterday as they went down 4-2 away to Cork City in their first ever Munster derby. Aoibh Thomas and Erin O'Brien were on target for the Blues but three goals in seven minutes saw Cork take the three points. Colleen Kennedy gave the home side the lead on 15 minutes before Thomas fired home a volley for the visitors seven minutes later.