# We are WLR FM | wlrfm.com WLR is Waterfords biggest radio station, delivering up-to-date news and sport, discussing current affairs, playing the best mix of music Page: Feed: --- ## [Badminton clubs across Waterford are welcoming new players](https://wlrfm.com/sport/badminton-clubs-across-waterford-are-welcoming-new-players-4482116/) _2026-08-20 · Seamus Barry_ People across Waterford looking to take up badminton, or return to the sport, are being encouraged to get involved, with clubs holding regular sessions for adults and juveniles across the county. Club nights are taking place throughout the week, giving new and returning players plenty of opportunities to get on court, get active and meet \[…\] The post Badminton clubs across Waterford are welcoming… ## [Waterford FC handed home tie against Sligo Rovers in FAI Cup quarter-finals](https://wlrfm.com/sport/waterford-fc-handed-home-tie-against-sligo-rovers-in-fai-cup-quarter-finals-4482106/) _2026-08-20 · Seamus Barry_ Waterford FC have been drawn at home to Sligo Rovers in the quarter-finals of the 2026 Club Orange Men’s FAI Cup. The draw was made this afternoon at FAI headquarters in Abbotstown, giving the Blues a tie against fellow Premier Division opposition at the Regional Sports Centre. The quarter-final is scheduled for the weekend ending \[…\] The post Waterford FC handed home tie against Sligo Rovers in… ## [Waterford Airport extension works remain on track](https://wlrfm.com/news/waterford-airport-extension-works-remain-on-track-4482100/) _2026-08-20 · Seamus Barry_ Work on the runway extension at Waterford Airport is continuing to progress, with project manager William Bolster saying the development remains on schedule. Bolster says earthmoving works will continue for at least another six weeks, with the current phase progressing well. He says more detail on a completion date is expected around October or November, \[…\] The post Waterford Airport extension… ## [Zuckerberg and Dyson to be neighbours in West Waterford](https://wlrfm.com/news/zuckerberg-and-dyson-to-be-neighbours-in-west-waterford-4482081/) _2026-08-20 · Dymphna Nugent_ With a rumoured pricetag of between €20 to €30 million, Strancally Castle has been bought by Meta giant, Mark Zuckerberg and his wife, Priscilla Chan. This morning, The Irish Times reports that the 440-acre estate was sold several weeks ago from Michael and Giancarla Alen-Buckley to the Zuckerbergs. A co-founder of RAB Capital, Alen-Buckley first \[…\] The post Zuckerberg and Dyson to be neighbours… ## [European U17 Inline Hockey Championships 2026 come to Waterford](https://wlrfm.com/sport/european-u17-inline-hockey-championships-2026-come-to-waterford-4482075/) _2026-08-20 · Seamus Barry_ Waterford is set to welcome some of Europe’s best young inline hockey players this week, with the 2026 European U17 Inline Hockey Championships taking place at the SETU Arena from Thursday, August 20th until Sunday, August 23rd. The four-day championship brings together eight nations, with the action getting underway this afternoon as teams battle it \[…\] The post European U17 Inline Hockey… ## [Robbie Keane’s new job confirmed — and it’s not what you’d expect](https://wlrfm.com/sport/robbie-keanes-new-job-confirmed-and-its-not-what-youd-expect-4481847/) _2026-08-19 · Jonathan Browne_ Robbie Keane’s new job has been confirmed after he left his last managerial job. The former Ireland international resigned from Hungarian side Ferencváros after winning a domestic cup and reaching the Round of 16 in the UEFA Europa League. This, as well as his successful first managerial job at Maccabi Tel-Aviv, made him a prime \[…\] The post Robbie Keane’s new job confirmed — and it’s not what… ## [Huge support for M9 crash victims as fundraiser surpasses goal overnight](https://wlrfm.com/news/huge-support-for-m9-crash-victims-as-fundraiser-surpasses-goal-overnight-4481638/) _2026-08-19 · Chloe OKeeffe_ A fundraiser launched for the three sisters and boy who were seriously injured in the M9 crash over the weekend has exceeded its huge goal in just 14 hours. Niamh and Alma Kinsella, both in their 30s, remain in critical condition in Tallaght Hospital. Their sister Ella Hendricken, who is in her 20s, is being \[…\] The post Huge support for M9 crash victims as fundraiser surpasses goal overnight… ## [Ryan Tubridy and Clare Kambamettu share adorable moment at the Rose of Tralee](https://wlrfm.com/lifestyle/ryan-tubridy-and-clare-kambamettu-share-adorable-moment-at-the-rose-of-tralee-4481661/) _2026-08-19 · Claire Hyland_ Clare Kambamettu and Ryan Tubridy made for a sweet sight during an appearance at the Rose of Tralee festival finale on Tuesday. Both have a strong connection to the festival: clinical psychologist Clare famously competed in and won the competition in 2010 and returned in 2025 to act as a judge. Ryan meanwhile stepped in \[…\] The post Ryan Tubridy and Clare Kambamettu share adorable moment at the… ## [Waterford’s Freya Marsh crowned MMA World Champion for second time](https://wlrfm.com/sport/freya-marsh-crowned-mma-world-champion-4481704/) _2026-08-19 · Arthur Pushkin_ Waterford MMA fighter Freya Marsh has been crowned an IMMAF World Champion for the second time. Marsh secured the world title at the Mubadala Arena in Abu Dhabi yesterday while representing Ireland at the IMMAF World Championships. Reflecting on the achievement, she said travelling and training with Team Ireland had been hugely beneficial, particularly being \[…\] The post Waterford’s Freya Marsh… ## [Home of the Agentic Pull Request (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/liV7Wm6mC7KD) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ CLI-first, TUI-ready toolkits and a moshscript installer — join the waitlist ## [Waterford Cheshire inspection finds serious concerns over fire safety, staffing and risk management](https://wlrfm.com/news/waterford-cheshire-4481682/) _2026-08-19 · WLR News_ A recent HIQA inspection of Waterford Cheshire based in the city has found the centre was not compliant with a number of key regulations, with significant improvements required ahead of its registration renewal. The inspection by the Chief Inspector took place on April 7 and 8, 2026, at the centre operated by The Cheshire Foundation \[…\] The post Waterford Cheshire inspection finds serious concerns…