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About WLR FM
Listen to the online radio of WLR FM live, which launched officially in 1989, but also operated before as a pirate radio station for a decade. The radio is in the ownership of The Irish Times.
The broadcaster operates as a local commercial radio station which serves primarily the people of its home county as the most important information and music source. WLR FM is a multi-award winner radio station, for example it has won the "Local Station of the Year" title in 2012 at the PPI Radio Awards.
The station's playlist is built from the last 40 years’ best pop music, but also country and Irish music appear in specialist programmes. The traditional Irish culture appears not just in music, but in native language programmes too. As a local radio provides the air-time for debates about locally relevant politics, current affairs, community issues and every imaginable topics which could have importance are discussed in the talk shows.
The broadcaster makes the oversleeping impossible on weekdays with its morning show "The Big Breakfast Blaa" from 6am to 10am lead by Vinny and Aoibhin.
The popularity of the country and Irish music selection of the radio made the launch of a spin-off station necessary, so in 2018 the "Absolute Irish" sister station commenced broadcasting, You can launch it below the player!
WLR FM slogan: "We are WLR FM"
The broadcaster operates as a local commercial radio station which serves primarily the people of its home county as the most important information and music source. WLR FM is a multi-award winner radio station, for example it has won the "Local Station of the Year" title in 2012 at the PPI Radio Awards.
The station's playlist is built from the last 40 years’ best pop music, but also country and Irish music appear in specialist programmes. The traditional Irish culture appears not just in music, but in native language programmes too. As a local radio provides the air-time for debates about locally relevant politics, current affairs, community issues and every imaginable topics which could have importance are discussed in the talk shows.
The broadcaster makes the oversleeping impossible on weekdays with its morning show "The Big Breakfast Blaa" from 6am to 10am lead by Vinny and Aoibhin.
The popularity of the country and Irish music selection of the radio made the launch of a spin-off station necessary, so in 2018 the "Absolute Irish" sister station commenced broadcasting, You can launch it below the player!
WLR FM slogan: "We are WLR FM"
Contacts - Phone number, SMS, E-mail, Facebook etc.
Postal address Waterford: The Broadcast Centre, Ardkeen, Waterford City, X91 C4VN, Ireland
Postal address Dungarvan: The Broadcast Centre, The Plaza, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, X35 Y235, Ireland
Website: https://www.wlrfm.com
SMS/WhatsApp: +353 83 333 3975 (Get informed by your network provider about SMS service costs)
Phone Waterford: +353 51 872 248 (Check your phone provider about actual call costs)
Phone Dungarvan: +353 58 45823 (Check your phone provider about actual call costs)
E-mail Waterford: reception[kukac]wlrfm.com
E-mail Dungarvan: dungarvan[kukac]wlrfm.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wlrfm
Twitter: https://twitter.com/wlrfm
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wlrfm
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/wlrfmwaterford
SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/wlrfmwaterford
MixCloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/wlrfm
Postal address Dungarvan: The Broadcast Centre, The Plaza, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, X35 Y235, Ireland
Website: https://www.wlrfm.com
SMS/WhatsApp: +353 83 333 3975 (Get informed by your network provider about SMS service costs)
Phone Waterford: +353 51 872 248 (Check your phone provider about actual call costs)
Phone Dungarvan: +353 58 45823 (Check your phone provider about actual call costs)
E-mail Waterford: reception[kukac]wlrfm.com
E-mail Dungarvan: dungarvan[kukac]wlrfm.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wlrfm
Twitter: https://twitter.com/wlrfm
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wlrfm
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/wlrfmwaterford
SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/wlrfmwaterford
MixCloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/wlrfm
WLR FM frequencies
Ballymacarbry, NE Waterford - 97.5 FMEast County Waterford - 94.8, 97.5 FMSuir Estuary - 94.8 FMWaterford City - 95.1 FMWest County Waterford - 95.1 FMThe broadcast is available on the traditional analogue way in County Waterford and partly in its surrounding counties, and also by its online radio stream without territorial restrictions.WLR FM Frequency map
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News about WLR FM
Today FM, Cork’s Red FM and WLR win top awards at the IMROs
All the winners from the IMRO Radio Awards 2022 have been announced including the top Station of the Year titles. The Full-Service Station of the Year award went to Today FM, Music Station of the Year was won by Cork’s Red FM, whilst the Local Station of the Year award went to WLR FM...More >>radiotoday.ie - 07.10.2022
Here’s how the new WLR FM studios look after major refurbishment
The brand-new look for WLR FM was unveiled this week after a major refurbishment and technical upgrade was made to the studios. The first two of six WLR studios are now in operation and began broadcasting this week. This is the first major refurbishment in a number of years and it will enhance WLR’s audio, video and digital offering...More >>radiotoday.ie - 08.09.2022
The WLR Christmas Radio Appeal raises over €100,000
The WLR Christmas Radio Appeal has raised over €100,000 for the St Vincent De Paul in Waterford, Tramore and Dungarvan. Through a series of events over the month of December, WLR listeners came together to raise funds for those most in need in Waterford. Michael Byrne, WLR’s Operations Manager said: “The appeal is a massive undertaking for the station but worth all the time and effort...More >>radiotoday.ie - 04.01.2022
Vinny and Aoibhin host their first WLR Big Breakfast Blaa
Vinny Bradley and Aoibhin Fallon go back a long way. It’s easy to tell they’re completely relaxed in each other’s company as they dissect their first morning on air together on WLR’s all new Big Breakfast Blaa. Vinny, originally from County Wexford but living in Waterford City for almost two decades, is well used to the early starts having moved from sister station Beat, where he was an integral part of Beat Breakfast for 15 years...More >>radiotoday.ie - 31.08.2021
WLR’s Christmas Appeal raises over €90,000
This year’s Christmas Appeal at WLR has raised over €90,000 despite restrictions over activities due to the coronavirus. The Money raised will go directly to the SVP in Waterford so they can continue to help the people of Waterford City and County. The services provided not only include financial assistance for food, bills, rent, fuel, and electricity where necessary, but also, support for people in making a better life for themselves and their families. Events this year were difficult due to restrictions, but several virtual events took place including the ‘Wear Red Day’, the annual Santa run, a virtual swim, 12-dogs of Christmas...More >>radiotoday.ie - 23.12.2020
Showtime returns to WLR FM with Wayne Brown
WLR FM is bringing back its Showtime show with music from the musicals every Sunday with Wayne Brown. Showtime, starting September 20th at 7pm, will feature songs from old favourites like ‘Les Misérables’, ’Chess’ and ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ to the best up to date modern musicals such as ‘Dear Evan Hansen’, ’Come From Away’ and ‘Hamilton’. Plus – classic shows like ‘Oklahoma’, ‘Fiddler on The Roof’ and ‘My Fair Lady’ mixed with movie musicals like ‘Mamma Mia!’, ‘The Greatest Showman’ and ‘La La Land’. There’ll even be some Disney tunes and Movie Themes thrown in for good measure...More >>radiotoday.ie - 10.09.2020
New News and Sport Editor at WLR FM
WLR FM has appointed Julie Smyth as its new News and Sports Editor. The Tramore woman began her career with the BBC and has recently taken over the position with station. Julie will be responsible for day to day management of the station’s news and sports output, implementing the station’s strategy, and identifying and training new talent. She will also be in charge of evolving the news and sport offering to maximise listenership growth in news and current affairs programming. Announcing the news this week the Managing Director of WLR FM, Des Whelan, said the company was delighted to announce the appointment...More >>radiotoday.ie - 04.09.2020
WLR FM helps raise €16,000 for mental health charity
An event supported and driven by WLR FM in aid of mental health charity Suicide or Survive has raised €16,000. This year’s Mental Health and Suicide Awareness Cycle was due to take place on Easter Sunday, however the restrictions imposed by COVID-19 saw the organisers having to rethink their usual approach. Cycle organiser Liam Brazil joined forces with WLR FM to initiate an online cycle challenge, namely ‘Cycle for SOS’, whereby people could partake in a 20 km cycle from their homes, in keeping with the imposed travel restrictions. The event was supported and driven by WLR FM, and via social media platforms...More >>radiotoday.ie - 25.08.2020
JNLR: 81% of the population listen to radio every day
The latest radio listening figures show 81% of the population are tuning in every day, which translates into weekday figures of 3.2 million listeners. More than half tune into their local or regional station and 43% listen to a national station. Among the younger, 15 to 34-year market, 71% listen daily. Gabrielle Cummins, Chairperson of the Choose Radio group says access to radio on smart devices is helping radio stay at the top of its game: “The growth in streaming services has revitalised radio advertising and reiterated its relevance to the listener. Access to radio is now...More >>radiotoday.ie - 06.02.2020
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15:17WLR-IMRO LOCAL STATION OF THE YEAR.
15:14TAKE YOUR MAMA - SCISSOR SISTERS
15:10BORN THIS WAY - LADY GAGA
14:56WALK ME HOME - PINK
14:55WLR-IMRO LOCAL STATION OF THE YEAR.
14:51I WANT TO BREAK FREE - QUEEN
14:37BELIEVE - CHER
14:29WLR-IMRO LOCAL STATION OF THE YEAR.
14:26EVERYBODY'S FREE - ROZALLA
14:21FREEDOM 90 - GEORGE MICHAEL
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WLR FM's programmes03
00:00 - Overnight Music
WLR doesn't switch off, so you don't have to either. Whether you're on the graveyard shift at work, on child-minding duties, or simply a night owl who snoozes during the day, our overnight music is a brilliant mix of classic, pop, 80s, 90s, rock, indie and more.
07:00 - Seán's Saturday Sunrise
Sean Organ is up and about early on Saturday mornings to welcome in the weekend and uplift listeners with top-class music, a rundown of the morning’s papers and also some great competitions!
Plus you’ll hear all the latest news, sport and happenings throughout the County. What better way to get your weekend off to a flying start!
Listen back to Seán's Saturday Sunrise here.
09:30 - Farmview
You certainly don’t have to be a farmer to enjoy and be informed by Kieran O’Connor’s long-running ‘Farmview’ programme which continues to be a popular feature of the WLR schedule!
Everything from farm gate to dinner plate is up for discussion with emphasis on local news and views across the county of Waterford.
Farmview on WLR is brought to you in association with Tirlán.
Listen back to Farmview here.
10:00 - The Saturday Café
Join Maria McCann and guests on The Saturday Café as they chat about news, pop culture and lifestyle in a relaxed and fun format. Put the kettle on, sit back and enjoy a cuppa on your Saturday morning while Maria entertains you with the best of talk, music and features.
The Saturday Café is brought to you in association with Home Instead.
Listen back to The Saturday Café here.
12:00 - On The Ball
Nigel Kelly presents WLR's flagship sports show On The Ball, which airs every Saturday from 12pm. Hear interviews with sporting stars from the GAA, soccer, rugby, golf, boxing, racing and athletics worlds and much more.
Listen back to On The Ball here.
13:00 - The Saturday Jukebox
Timmy Ryan has all your sports updates, music and more on The Saturday Jukebox. You can also find Timmy and the WLR Street Team out and about around Waterford and city in the WLR Outside Broadcast Unit.
Listen back to The Saturday Jukebox here.
16:00 - Here’s Ricky
Join Rick Whelan every Saturday and Sunday playing all your favourites on Here's Ricky!
Whether your musical decade of choice is the 70s or 80s, you’ll find yourself in top form listening to Rick play the classic hits over the airwaves.
Listen back to Here's Ricky here.
19:00 - Smash Hits
Ali Reville brings you a nostalgia-drenched celebration of the best 90s music and pop culture every Saturday night on Smash Hits from 7-9pm right here on WLR.
21:00 - Abair Amach É
Abair Amach É is presented by Mollaí Nic Eochaidh.
Abair Amach É will connect listeners on a variety of different topics ranging from music, arts and events, entertainment and anything else that’s happening across Waterford.
Mollai has a passion for Irish Language and loves speaking to people, especially in her native tongue! Mixed with the best tunes, this is a show not to be missed each week.
Abair Amach É, Saturday’s from 9pm-10pm and is repeated Sunday mornings from 6-7am on WLR.
Listen back to Abair Amach É here.
22:00 - Ceolta Déise
Ceolta Déise le Míchéal Ó Drisleáin airs Saturdays from 10pm-12am on WLR.
Featuring the best in traditional music from Waterford and beyond, Míchéal will be inviting guests in for a chat, and maybe even a session of live music at times.
Míchéal has been nominated for ‘Newcomer Of The Year' and ‘Best Irish Language Programme Of The Year' at the IMRO Radio Awards.
Join Míchéal for the best of trad and folk music, Saturdays from 10pm here on WLR.
Listen back to Ceolta Déise here.