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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In pictures: Thousands illuminate Waterford for Darkness into Light

4 days ago | wlrfm.com | Kyle Butler

News In the early hours of Saturday morning, around 3,000 people gathered in Waterford City to take part in the annual Darkness into Light walk, a moving event in support of Pieta House. As dawn broke, participants, dressed in bright yellow, made their way through the city’s streets and along the quays.
Tomorrow's Munster Senior Camogie Championship Final cancelled

5 days ago | wlrfm.com | Jordan Norris

Tomorrow's Munster Senior Camogie Championship Final between Cork and Waterford has been cancelled, less than 16 hours before the game was set to throw-in. The build-up to the game has been marred by controversy as players across the country to continue to voice their frustrations and protest in relation to rules enforcing that they wear a 'skort' as opposed to shorts - a matter which 83% of 650 inter-county players said they would prefer the choice of in a recent survey by the GPA.
Visit Waterford campaign celebrated at 2025 Media Awards

5 days ago | wlrfm.com | Kieran Foley

The team at Visit Waterford is proud to announce that it has been awarded the Bronze Award at the 2025 Media Awards, held on May 8th at the Mansion House in Dublin. The recognition was granted in the Niche Awards category for the success of its 2024 tourism campaign, 'Dive into Waterford'.
Waterford Council records positive balance for 2024 despite overspend on festivals and Mount Congreve

5 days ago | wlrfm.com | Kyle Butler

The financial position of Waterford City and County Council continued to improve in 2024. There was a surplus of €313K achieved, which increased the cumulative general reserve to €472,000. 2023 was the first year since the Merger in 2014 that there was a positive general reserve reported. Overall income increased by €24 million to almost €204 million in 2024 versus 2023, a 13.5% increase. The figures were broken down at yesterday's Plenary sitting of the local authority in Dungarvan.
Investigations ongoing after alleged Tramore machete assault

5 days ago | wlrfm.com | Dymphna Nugent

Investigations are ongoing in Tramore following what Gardaí have described as an assault, which occurred in the Beech Park area of the town. Last night shortly before 7pm, Gardaí responded to reports of an incident involving young males. A male youth, aged 17, was injured in the course of the incident and taken to University Hospital Waterford for treatment of his injuries. It's understood that a knife, described as a machete-type implement, was used in the course of the assault.
Waterford mourns the passing of Peter Power

6 days ago | wlrfm.com | Jordan Norris

Tributes have poured in following the passing of renowned Waterford hurling coach Peter Power, who died this morning. Power, of Inchindrisla, Kilgobnet, Dungarvan, Waterford was a much-loved and widely revered man across the county, and was part of the county management team that delivered the 1992 Under-21 All Ireland Hurling Championship title, alongside the late Tony Mansfield and De La Salle’s Joey Carton.
Cardinal Robert Prevost becomes first American Pope

6 days ago | wlrfm.com | Kieran Foley

Cardinal Robert Prevost (69) has been chosen as the first American Pope in history. He has taken the name Pope Leo XIV, a senior cardinal announced to crowds in St. Peter's Square. White smoke rose above the Sistine Chapel earlier, signifying a replacement to Pope Francis had been chosen. Voting in the secretive conclave only began yesterday. Who is Cardinal Robert Prevost? Made a cardinal by Pope Francis in 2023, he has given few media interviews and rarely speaks in public.
White smoke at the Vatican as new Pope elected

6 days ago | wlrfm.com | Kieran Foley

Cardinals at the Vatican have elected a new Pope. White smoke is rising from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel. Cardinals entered the conclave yesterday and black smoke emerged last night and earlier today. The election came on the first full day of voting by the 133 cardinal electors, who secluded themselves behind the Vatican's medieval walls yesterday afternoon.
Uisce Éireann working to restore water supply in Ballybeg

6 days ago | wlrfm.com | Kyle Butler

Uisce Éireann crews are working to restore normal water supply to homes and businesses in Ballybeg following a significant burst to a trunk main. Customers in Ballybeg and surrounding areas may be impacted by water supply disruptions. Expert water service crews are on site, carrying out the required repair works. Repairs are expected to be complete later today, with updates being provided as repairs progress.
Gardaí issue warning following spate of vehicle break-ins in Waterford City

6 days ago | wlrfm.com | Kyle Butler

Gardaí are investigating overnight vehicle break-ins between May 5th and 6th in the Ballygunner, Grantstown, and Williamstown areas of Waterford City. Over thirteen vehicles were reported to have been broken into between Monday and Tuesday. This local surge in vehicle break-ins reflects a broader national trend. In 2022, over 4,000 vehicles were reported stolen in Ireland.