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Listen back: Michael Harding on 'Deise Today' (opens the original)
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Today (Thursday, Sept 10) is 'World Suicide Prevention Day'. Here in Waterford, a big event is taking place in The Tower Hotel this evening, organised by the Waterford and South East Samaritans. One of the guest speakers is the renowned and award-winning writer, podcaster and commentator, Michael Harding. This morning, Michael (who has spoken and written openly about his own mental health journey) was also one of the guests on 'Deise Today', speaking to Damien - along with Rory Fitzgerald from t
High Hopes choir members pay tribute to Mona Manahan (opens the original)
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The death occurred on Tuesday of Mona Manahan, late of Ballinamintra, Dunmore East. Mona was wife of the late Des Manahan, who died in 2021 and was regarded as one of the greatest musical theatre performers in Waterford, and of course, Mona was well-known in her own right and made huge contributions to the arts scene here in Waterford herself over the years. Des and Mona were married for nearly 60 years - and captured hearts around the globe after appearing on The Late Late Show, BBC News and IT
Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber's summer soiree (opens the original)
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Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber recently hosted its annual summer soiree at The Park Hotel. WLR's Kieran Foley and Kyle Butler went along and spoke to some of those in attendance. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Waterford Walls underway in city (opens the original)
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Waterford has come alive with colour once again as Waterford Walls Festival 2026 , which kicked off on Friday, August 7 , brings ten days of spectacular street art, live events, workshops, music and family-friendly activities to the city until Sunday, August 16 . Lynn Ferrari, Marketing Operations Manager, joined Maria to outline more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dunhill's Rachel Keane is this year's New Zealand Rose (opens the original)
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Rachel Keane from Dunhill, a past pupil of St. Declan's Community College, Kilmacthomas is this year's New Zealand Rose! She spoke with WLR's Kieran Foley ahead of this year's festival and outlined how the local community, including her mother Paula's fellow sea swimmers and local priest Fr Michael Enright, have rallied around her in support! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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