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Yesterday afternoon (Tuesday), Budget 2026 was unveiled by Government - and the reaction has been mixed.

While there were VAT cuts for hospitality, business and apartment developers, perhaps the biggest criticism has come from 'the squeezed middle' , with some analysts saying a working couple with children will actually be worse off by about 75 euro.

This morning, 'Deise Today' had analysis in studio from Eoin Kenny and Serena Fox wi...

On Friday night last at The Lyrath Hotel, the 'Deise Today' team took gold in the IMRO National Radio Awards 2025.

The winning entry was in the 'Community/Social Action' category for a campaign the programme ran - highlighting the stories and efforts of Waterford parents - to secure primary school places for children with ASD.

The entry was a compilation of interviews from a focus by the programme on the issue between October 2024 an...

The annual Run and Walk for Life takes place on October 11 (Dungarvan) and October 12 (Waterford) next.

It's the largest annual fundraiser for the Solas Cancer Support Centre which is based in Williamstown in Waterford and at the Alternative Health Clinic in Dungarvan on a Monday.

Last year's event had a whopping 3,900 participants and raised over 185,000 euro.

This morning (Wed) on 'Deise Today', Damien was joined in studio to talk a...

At the 238th Annual General Meeting of Waterford Chamber on Monday, Éadaoin Carrick, Executive Chairperson of the Cantec Group, was elected President of Waterford Chamber.

Éadaoin joined Damien in studio on 'Déise Today' and spoke about moving from Dublin to work in the family business Cantec, the importance of community, workplace culture, and the growth of Cantec.

She also outlined her vision for the Waterford Chamber, with a focus...

Columnist with the 'Irish Daily Mail' Philip Nolan suffered a life-changing stroke last April while covering the funeral of Pope Francis in Rome.

He returned to writing his popular column last Thursday, detailing his impactful story of survival and rehabilitation.

Philip spoke to Damien this morning (Monday) on 'Déise Today' about his experience, adapting to a healthier lifestyle, and the ups and downs of recovery.

To listen to their...

A new equine centre in memory of the young Waterford jockey Jack de Bromhead opens in Dublin today (Friday.

13-year-old Jack, the son of racehorse trainer Henry de Bromhead, died in a pony-racing accident in Co Kerry in September 2022.

The Jack de Bromhead Equine Centre is being opened Henry and Heather de Bromhead, along with their daughters Mia and Georgia on the ChildVision Campus in Drumcondra.

The new indoor facility, which took ...

In the summer of 2023, Waterford man Sean McCarthy suffered a major cardiac arrest which then led to a traumatic brain injury.

This week, he returned to his home in Larchville for the first time in two years!

Ann-Marie, Sean's wife, spoke to Damien this morning (Thursday) on 'Déise Today' about life after Sean's life-altering medical emergency and the prolonged recovery journey the family have been on since.

She initially had a chat...

Sophie Morris, Health-food Advocate, Food Entrepreneur and Author of new book 'Sophie's Swaps' spoke to Damien this morning (Wednesday) on 'Déise Today' about ultra-processed foods in our supermarkets.

Sophie offers tips on shopping smarter to reduce exposure to processed foods, and the impact of store marketing on consumer behaviour.

Listen back to learn about effective food substitutes, freezing food and batch cooking in the face ...

Waterford driving Instructor Richie Roberts spoke to Damien on 'Déise Today' this morning (Monday) about road safety.

Richie spoke about how drivers need to be more vigilant as most collisions are caused by dangerous driver behaviour rather than vehicle issues.

They also spoke about an email the show received from a school bus driver last week regarding a very scary experience he had driving a school bus with children onboard.

Basica...

The Low Pay Commission is expected to recommend the increase of the minimum wage by 5% in the next Budget.

This would bring the current wage of €13.50 an hour to over €14 an hour.

Cormac Cronin Owner of Bodega in Waterford city and Finbar Filan, Chair of Irish Small and Medium Businesses spoke to Damien today (Friday) on 'Déise Today' about how the increase would impact businesses in hospitality and retail across Waterford and furth...

A Garda review into the disappearance of Imelda Keenan in Waterford City in January 1994 has concluded without an upgrade, leaving her family frustrated and heartbroken.

Imelda, originally from Mountmellick, County Laois, was 22 when she was last seen on Lombard Street.

She had moved to Waterford and was living with her boyfriend at the time.

Despite extensive searches and decades of campaigning by her family, no trace of her has ev...

After experiencing concerning sudden pains in his arm and chest, 17-year-old Ferrybank hurler Conor Haley went to A&E where it was discovered that he had a hole in his heart.

It came as a shock to the young athlete, who had been a hurler his whole life, training at least three nights a week.

Apart from occasional difficulty with running pace and a series of minor injuries, Conor had no other symptoms.

Yet during keyhole surgery, d...

132 apartments, a major technology park, and a 40-megawatt solar farm are just some of the plans being proposed for the former Kilmeaden Cheese factory site in County Waterford.

A planning application has been lodged with Waterford City and County Council for a ten-year permission to redevelop the 109-hectare site.

It is one of the most extensive planning applications ever to come to council,second only to the north quays development...

A SPECIAL meeting of Waterford council takes place on Sept 19 next to allow prospective Presidential candidates address the council to canvass support.

As was reported by WLR in recent days, it's expected controversial former MMA fighter Conor McGregor will be amongst those seeking to meet the members.

Waterford Councillors Adam Wyse, Jason Murphy and Joe Kelly spoke to Damien this morning (Monday) on 'Déise Today' to address their o...

Laura Cronin, a post-primary teacher with significant experience in mainstream and Special Education Needs (SEN) settings is calling for a serious overhaul of the teacher recruitment process in Ireland.

She says that despite the media's claim that there is a severe shortage in her subject areas such as Home Economics, positions in the Southeast or nationwide are non-existent.

With nine years of experience, Laura is unable to suppor...

One Waterford's aerial friends has returned after 200 years!

Chairman of 'Waterford for Nature' John Power spoke to Damien this morning (Wednesday) on 'Déise Today' about the groundbreaking return of the white-tailed eagle to Waterford.

John details the first successful breeding of these magnificent birds in 200 years, while explaining the journey of the eagles, their habitats, and the significance of their return to the skies of Wat...

Today is WLR's Autism Awareness Day, and as a result, mothers Melissa Wall and Jennifer Roche joined Damien this morning (Thursday) on 'Déise Today' to speak about the reality of raising autistic children.

Melissa and Jennifer spoke about how proud they were to finally send their autistic children to school, but they also touch on the challenges they have faced in navigating severe behavioural changes.

From discussing common indicat...

Businesses in Waterford have been participating in Disability Training locally, which is aimed at making workplaces more inclusive for all.

The training is delivered by Waterford Area Partnership, and the most recent session took place yesterday in the Viking Hotel.

WLR's Kieran Foley attended and began by speaking to Jamie Power, the co-ordinator of the WorkAbility programme with Waterford Area Partnership.

Tune in to learn how local...