Déise Today

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Déise Today is Waterford's flagship talk show. If it's happening in Waterford, it's being discussed on Déise Today. If you have a story to share with us, email deisetoday@wlrfm.com. Listen back here.

  1. Listen back: 24/7 cardiac care commences at UHW!

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    Listen back: 24/7 cardiac care commences at UHW!

    IT'S been a long time coming and the culmination of a campaign that was hard-fought but this morning (Monday) saw the start of 24/7 cardiac care at UHW! Since March of last year, the hospital has been providing a seven day, 8am-8pm on-call primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention and emergency cardiac care service. However, as of this morning (Monday, July 6), this is being extended to a 24-hour basis of operation, through all 365 days of the year. This specialist cardiac service at UHW, utilising both cardiac catheterisation laboratories in the hospital, will support the care needs of those who require it in the surrounding parts of the HSE Dublin and South East region, according to the HSE. On 'Deise Today', to mark the big day, Damien spoke to Health Minister Jennifer Carroll-MacNeill as well as local 24/7 cardiac campaigner Willie Doyle. You can listen back to both their interviews by clicking on the image. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    25 min
  2. 'Deise in Dublin' - promoting Waterford in the capital!

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    'Deise in Dublin' - promoting Waterford in the capital!

    In recent days, a very interesting event took place at Google HQ in Dublin, bringing together Waterford people who are in business in Dublin and have a strong passion for development here in the Deise. The event, entitled 'Backing Waterford's Future: Connect & Contribute', was organised by the 'Deise in Dublin Business Network' and was a hands-on workshop focused on two of the region's biggest growth drivers; namely SETU and Waterford Airport. The 'Deise in Dublin' network was established in 2024 and holds quarterly events which are designed to connect Waterford people living and working in Dublin while encouraging collaboration and supporting economic opportunities for the county. The latest event, as mentioned, took place on Tuesday last in Google HQ, thanks to the Head of Google Ireland who is none other than Waterford woman Vanessa Hartley! Damien was there for WLR and you can listen back to his report - speaking to many of those attending the event - by clicking on the image...   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    22 min
  3. Listen: Kenneally survivor 'A8' speaks to Damien

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    Listen: Kenneally survivor 'A8' speaks to Damien

    He has never spoken publicly about his story - but it was his bravery as a young 14-year-old in reporting his abuse to gardai that would later set in motion a chain of events which would prove momentus. 'A8' (as he is called in the Commission of Investigation report) was only a young teen when he was abused by paedophile Bill Kenneally. It was an experience that would affect him throughout his life (as he tells Damien in his powerful interview with him this week). But importantly, it also brought him to the doors of Waterford Garda Station to report it - an act that it's accepted was a defining moment in how subsequent events came to a conclusion. As he still wishes to preserve his anonymity, we have disguised the voice of 'A8' for the purpose of his interview for 'Deise Today' But you can listen back to his story by clicking on the image.... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    51 min
  4. FF councillor calls for internal party investigation into Kenneally case handling

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    FF councillor calls for internal party investigation into Kenneally case handling

    A Waterford Fianna Fail councillor says there should be an investigation into the role of party members and party structures in enabling paedophile Bill Kenneally's continuing involvement in party activies. Eamon Quinlan was speaking to Damien Tiernan on 'Deise Today' this morning (Wednesday), on the recently-published Commission of Investigation report into the overall handling of the Kenneally case. Eamon Quinlan said he and other younger members of the party would be happy to see an internal Fianna Fail party probe. "I very much want to see anyone trying to use Fianna Fáil as a blanket for any wrongdoing to be kicked out and kicked down the road," he said. You can listen back to his full, in-depth chat with Damien on the issue by clicking on the image above...       ally mem See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    26 min
  5. Are guests now saying 'I don't' to wedding invites?!

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    Are guests now saying 'I don't' to wedding invites?!

    They were once the most eagerly-awaited social events of the year! But now, it seems, the cost of a wedding is leading more and more people to say 'I don't' when an invite comes in the post! A new survey by Tesco Bank (UK) found that one in three invitees, in the UK at least, are declining invites these days. Is it the same in Ireland? Why do people here say no - and how do you do that without causing offence?! On 'Deise Today' this morning (Tues), we got the view of Ciara Elliot, who is Editor/Head of Content at leading Irish and UK wedding website, 'One Fab Day'. You can listen back to Damien's chat with Ciara by clicking on the image above! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    11 min
  6. Listen back: Dylan O'Riordan on his disability law win

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    Listen back: Dylan O'Riordan on his disability law win

    This morning (Tuesday) on 'Deise Today', Damien spoke to Dylan O'Riordan. Dylan, who lives in Waterford and has autism, was recently awarded €29,000 in a dismissal of an appeal made by Omniplex, over a Labour Court case relating to disability law. You can listen back to his chat with Damien by clicking on the image above... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    17 min
  7. How the stats for Glenmore's static speed camera compare to elsewhere!

    26 jun

    How the stats for Glenmore's static speed camera compare to elsewhere!

    This morning (Friday) on 'Deise Today' Damien spoke to Wexford Labour TD George Lawlor. George has been on the show a few times in recent months on the issue of the controversial Glenmore static speed camera. In recent days, he received data from the Dept of Justice on fines issued for all other static speed cameras across the country - and it makes for very interesting reading when it's compared to the Glenmore situation. You can listen back to what George had to say by clicking on the image above...   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    5 min
  8. Prof John Sweeney discusses the European heatwave!

    24 jun

    Prof John Sweeney discusses the European heatwave!

    Western Europe is ⁠in the grip of a deadly, record-setting heatwave that has killed dozens of people, closed schools, slowed trains, knocked out electricity and forced farmers to harvest grain at night. France recorded its hottest day since records began nearly 80 years ago and authorities have sought to restore electricity to thousands of homes hit by power cuts in the northwestern region of Brittany.  This morning on 'Deise Today' we caught up with Prof John Sweeney, Emeritus Professor of Geography at NUI Maynooth, to discuss the situation. You can listen back by clicking on the image above... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    9 min
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Déise Today is Waterford's flagship talk show. If it's happening in Waterford, it's being discussed on Déise Today. If you have a story to share with us, email deisetoday@wlrfm.com. Listen back here.

Ficha técnica

  • Canal
    WLR FM
  • Creado por
    WLR
  • Años en activo
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodios
    100
  • Clasificación
    Apto
  • Derechos de autor
    © 2026 WLR
  • Sitio web del podcast
    Déise Today

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