Latest news about WLR FM
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WLR Christmas appeal raises over €107,000
WLR’s Christmas Appeal has raised more than €107,000 for St Vincent de Paul across Waterford City and County.Publication date: 22.12.2025
DMG Media moves into radio with WLR acquisition
The Daily Mail Group has agreed to acquire The Irish Times’ seventy five per cent shareholding in WLR FM, marking the organisation’s first step into radio in Ireland.Publication date: 10.12.2025
Here’s what WLR’s new OB truck looks like – complete with solar panels
WLR has an upgraded, eco-conscious outside broadcast unit designed with sustainable broadcasting in mind.Publication date: 27.02.2025
Record-breaking JNLR results highlight strong growth for Irish radio
More than 3.4 million adults are listening to the radio daily according to the latest JNLR figures.Publication date: 06.02.2025
Aspiring broadcasters kick off new radio and podcasting course with Beat 102-103
A new wave of aspiring radio professionals have begun their journey in the January 2025 Broadcast Course at South East Technological University (SETU) in Waterford, in collaboration with Beat 102-103 and WLR FM.Publication date: 01.02.2025
John Keane returns to WLR as new presenter of the Spin Home
He's coming home! John Keane is set to make a return to WLR as the station's newest presenter.Publication date: 22.03.2024
CEO Des Whelan to step down from WLR after 45 years in radio
Des Whelan, the founding Director, and shareholder of WLR, is stepping down from his role as CEO after 45 years in radio.Publication date: 27.01.2024
WLR Christmas Appeal raises €100,000 for St. Vincent de Paul Society
The WLR Christmas Appeal for St. Vincent de Paul has raised €100,000 this year.Publication date: 22.12.2023
Five radio station contracts renewed by Coimisiún na Meán
Coimisiún na Meán has renewed broadcasting contracts for radio stations in Galway, Louth and Meath, Mayo, Waterford, and Clare..Publication date: 20.12.2023
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...Publication date: 07.10.2022