Latest news about WLR FM

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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..

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...

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...

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...

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...