WLR News

About WLR News

The award-winning WLR news team brings you the latest local, national and international news on a daily basis. Operating seven days a week, 365 days a year, the WLR reporters delve into all the issues that matter to Waterford people and ask the questions you want answered. You can listen back here to their top-quality journalism. If you've got a news story to share, email <a href="mailto:news@wlrfm.com (mailto:news@wlrfm.com)" target="_blank" rel="noopener">news@wlrfm.com (mailto:news@wlrfm.com).</a>

Publisher

WLR

Category

news

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

21 Nov 2022

Latest episode

16 Jan 2026

Latest episodes

199 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   16 Jan 2026

   Waterford locals react to turbulent world affairs

   Events in Iran, Venezuela, and Greenland have dominated news agendas recently - but how engaged are people in Waterford with these world affairs? WLR's Kieran Foley took to the streets to find out ...

2. 

   5 Jan 2026

   105-year-old Bridie Griffin on her life and longevity

   Bridie Griffin from Kilmacthomas has been reflecting on her remarkable life as she celebrated her 105th birthday on January 4th. Bridie spoke to WLR's Kieran Foley along with her granddaughter Laura. To listen to the full interview, click on the main image above. For the latest Waterford News (https://www.wlrfm.com/news) and Sport (https://www.wlrfm.com/sport/) , (https://www.wlrfm.com/sport/) tune into WLR News on the hour and download the WLR App for news on demand

3. 

   28 Dec 2025

   Swimmers brave the cold in Waterford on Christmas Day

   Numerous fundraising sea swims took place over the festive period across County Waterford, including one of the largest, the Michael Power Memorial Swim at Kilmurrin Cove. WLR's Kieran Foley attended and spoke to some of those involved. To listen, click on the image above

Who has been a guest on WLR News

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Azzuri
• Paula Kelly
• Sunlife employees
• Sanofi representatives
• James Browne

Podcast Authority Score: 43 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

86

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

0

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