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3 days ago | wlrfm.com | Kyle Butler

The sentence hearing of eight men involved in the largest cocaine seizure in the history of the state is underway. They’ve all pleaded guilty to offences arising from the seizure of 2.2 tonnes of the drug on board the MV Matthew in 2023. Three Ukrainians in their 30s and 60s, two Iranians in their 50s and 30s, a 31-year-old Filipino, a 49-year-old Dutch national, and a 31-year-old man from the UK are appearing before the Special Criminal Court in Dublin today.

4 days ago | wlrfm.com | Jordan Norris

Sport There was plenty of Waterford interest in this year's Lory Meagher Cup Final as Brickey Rangers man Aidan Organ faced off against Ballinameela's Liam O'Brien. Organ represented New York while O'Brien represented Cavan in the decider at Croke Park. Despite the best efforts of O'Brien who contributed 1-7 for Cavan, it was New York who won out on the day - Organ coming off the bench to score 0-1 as New York prevailed on a 4-17 to w-17 scoreline.

4 days ago | wlrfm.com | Jordan Norris

Planning permission is currently being sought from Waterford City and County Council to add additional capacity to a Dungarvan hotel. The Park Hotel Dungarvan currently offers 86 bedrooms and 15 self-catering holiday homes that can equip up to 5 adults. In an application submitted to the local authority on May 27th, Meladon Limited has sought permission for the addition of an extra 21 bedrooms and associated service rooms along with associated works and services.

4 days ago | wlrfm.com | Jordan Norris

Sport Waterford minor hurling manager James O'Connor believes his players are still only operating at 70% - despite having reached the All-Ireland Semi-Finals. Waterford saw off Limerick 1-18 to 1-14 at Semple Stadium yesterday to book their place in the last four, and they will now face Kilkenny next time out. The Deise have won four games this season - beating Limerick twice, as well as seeing off Tipperary and Clare. They lost to Cork in both the group phase and the Munster Final.

5 days ago | wlrfm.com | Kyle Butler

News The motorcyclist injured in the crash that killed Garda Kevin Flatley has died. The man in his 30s was rushed to Beaumont Hospital following the collision at a speed checkpoint near Swords in Dublin on Sunday, May 11th. He was pronounced dead yesterday evening. Gardaí say Family Liaison Officers are providing support to both families involved. For the latest Waterford News and Sport, tune into WLR News on the hour and download the WLR App for news on demand.