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Biography

Waterford-based journalist (including court reporting, lifestyle, investigative, and community), book reviewer with a preference for literary fiction and Irish authors, former English and History teacher, educator specialising in confidence building around personal expression in the English syllabus.

Content

Total articles 1737

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  Long-running Ferrybank shop to cease trading

  By Dymphna Nugent Verified

  Apr. 17, 2025

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  Tramore lottery ticket holders urged to check tickets

  By Dymphna Nugent Verified

  Apr. 22, 2025

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  Forensic analysis certificate received in respect of €10.65m cocaine seizure

  By Dymphna Nugent Verified

  Apr. 15, 2025

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Company Info

WLR FM

WLR FM is a local radio station based in Waterford City and County, Ireland, with a rich history that began in the late 1970s. Originally part of the pirate radio movement, it became a licensed broadcaster in 1989 and has since established itself as a key player in the local media scene. The station operates from studios in Waterford’s George’s Street, Ardkeen, and Dungarvan, and was recognized as Ireland’s IMRO Local Station of the Year for 2024. WLR FM offers a variety of programming, including local news, music, and talk shows that focus on community issues. Popular shows include breakfast programs like *Timmy and Nicola* and *Déise AM*, as well as specialty segments such as *Sunday Morning Melodies*. The station emphasizes hyperlocal content, covering events, weather, and cultural topics relevant to Waterford residents. WLR FM also engages audiences through online streaming and social media, ensuring its content is accessible to a wider audience.