Whats on in Local News – Waterford
Pubs Overwhelmed With Asylum Seekers Fleeing Their Other Half
QUESTIONS are being asked about the government’s long-term plans for dealing with the waves of domestic refugees expected to hit pubs across the country over the summer, as the number of people fleeing their home for a better quality of life continues to soar. “So many pubs have closed their doors over the years, putting… Read more » …
Could These Minor Scandals Explain Why The Number Of Catholics In Ireland Are In Decline?
THE FULL results from last year’s census have been made public and among headline shifts in Irish society include the worrying decline in people declaring themselves Catholic with figures dropping from 79% of the population in 2016 to 69% in 2022. Obviously, experts have struggled to find reasons why this could be the case but… Read more » …
“Homophobic Assaults Are The Lowest Of The Low” Posts Old Bully From School On Instagram
STILL recovering from the adrenaline rush that is having her stirring evisceration of homophobic bullying receive 71 likes on her Instagram, old school bully Catriona Danahan is downplaying her heroic part in making the world a safer, more tolerable place. “I dunno, it just came to me, and I posted it,” said Danahan who mercilessly… Read more » …
Handy Distractions A Government Can Use If They’re Trying To Move The News Cycle On From Corruption Allegations
IS THERE a story or issue that just won’t go away but you want the media, opposition politicians and public to move on from it and focus on how you’re failing on all other fronts too? Well, you’re in luck because WWN has one such guide for a government in need. It’s simple, if you’re… Read more » …
The Eliminator: Here’s What We Know About The Monk’s Lethal Head Of Security
WITH THE Monk attracting a media frenzy after being found not guilty of the murder of David Byrne, Whispers World investigates Hutch’s inner circle and the mysterious protector we can only speculate is his head of security who we’re now coining as The Eliminator in a bid to further increase sales of our Sunday edition…. Read more » …
Trump Demands To Be Tried By Judge Judy
IN THE first of many attempts to pervert the course of justice on the day of his arraignment, Donald Trump has instructed his lawyers to demand the former US president be tried by a real judge like Judge Judy. “She’s the best, she’s tough but fair. The radical left won’t like it, but I’ve always… Read more » …
‘It’s Not The Dog, It’s The Owner’ Ruling Sees Dog Owner Put Down After Attack
A HIGH Court ruling to euthanise a Dublin man instead of his dog in a flagship case after it attacked a pedestrian has been welcomed by animal lovers across the world. “You shouldn’t have been allowed own a budgie, never mind a Staffordshire bull terrier,” defendant Dermot Ryan was told by Judge Paul Riordan after… Read more » …
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- Community supports Irishman in Australia after ‘sudden and serious’ stroke
by Colum Motherway on October 19, 2026 at 6:55 pmA GoFundMe has been launched to support an Irishman in Australia after he suffered a ‘sudden and serious’ stroke on Sunday, October 11. Padraig Maher, a 36-year-old from Kerry, had been living Down Under since 2010 after moving from Castleisland. He has worked and lived across most of Australia, though he settled down in Perth The post Community supports Irishman in Australia after ‘sudden and serious’ stroke appeared first on We are WLR FM | wlrfm.com.
- Sarah McInerney recalls 'unsettling and nerve-wracking' time when Claire Byrne and Ray D'Arcy left RTÉ
by Sandra Mallon on October 19, 2026 at 4:16 pmRTÉ star Sarah McInerney has said it was ‘unsettling and nerve-wracking’ when Claire Byrne and Ray D’Arcy left the station. The broadcaster was plunged into turmoil last year when several of its high profile stars announced their departure from RTÉ, with Claire announcing her shock move to rival station, Newstalk. Sarah said the announcements were The post Sarah McInerney recalls 'unsettling and nerve-wracking' time when Claire Byrne and Ray D'Arcy left RTÉ appeared first on We are […]
- Erin McClean urges husband James to seek therapy to confront troubled past
by Sinead Dalton on October 19, 2026 at 3:32 pmFootballer James McClean has allowed fans to see his true side and how sometimes events in his life have caused him to ‘block out’ certain memories. His book, The Walls, is set to hit shelves on October 22 and looks at not only his football career, but life growing up in Derry, and meeting his The post Erin McClean urges husband James to seek therapy to confront troubled past appeared first on We are WLR FM | wlrfm.com.
- ‘Everything a sister could ask for’ – Emotional tributes at funeral of Waterford family
by Chloe OKeeffe on October 19, 2026 at 3:07 pmThe funeral mass of the Waterford family who died in an arson attack heard tributes from their close family members at a heartbreaking service this afternoon. Philip and Kim English, and their two sons Callum, 12, and Jayden, 9, died following the house fire in the early hours of Tuesday morning. On Monday afternoon, mourners The post ‘Everything a sister could ask for’ – Emotional tributes at funeral of Waterford family appeared first on We are WLR FM | wlrfm.com.
- R.N.L.I. Dunmore East Table Quiz – Monday October 26th
by Digital Desk on October 19, 2026 at 3:01 pmTable Quiz in aid of the Dunmore East RNLI will be held on Monday October 26th in the Spinnaker Bar. Starting at 7:30pm sharp, with Quizmaster Geoff Harris. Tables of 4, €40 and Raffle on the night. All are welcome. The post R.N.L.I. Dunmore East Table Quiz – Monday October 26th appeared first on We are WLR FM | wlrfm.com.
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- ‘Web of evil drug trade’ killed ‘beautiful’ Waterford arson attack victims, funeral hears as sister pays tearful tribute
by Ríona Maguire on October 19, 2026 at 1:58 pmTHE funeral mass for four family members killed in an arson attack on their Waterford home has heard that they were a "beautiful family" who lost their lives due to the "web of evil which is the drugs trade". Philip and Kim English and their sons Callum, 12, and Jayden, nine, died after their Birchwood...
- ‘Deeply saddened’ League of Ireland club to make emotional gesture in tribute to victims of Waterford arson attack
by Andrew Ryan on October 19, 2026 at 11:05 amWATERFORD FC will commemorate the victims of a recent arson attack before their Premier Division fixture against Galway Utd. Philip English, his wife Kim, and their sons Callum, 12, and Jayden, nine, died in the attack on their home in the Birchwood estate last Tuesday. Their will be a joint quadruple funeral at the Sacred...
- John Caulfield reveals worst-case scenario as Galway United brace for critical relegation six-pointer against Waterford
by Owen Cowzer on October 19, 2026 at 9:26 amJOHN CAULFIELD laid out the worst-case scenario as he reminded his Galway United players that there is still work to do this season. The Tribe visit FAI Cup finalists and survival rivals Waterford this evening in a rearranged fixture — and the game could have a real bearing on the relegation play-off place. Galway’s win...
- Heartbroken sister of Waterford arson attack victim reveals final words they shared & pays emotional tribute to family
on October 18, 2026 at 9:52 pmTHE heartbroken sister of the mum who died in the Waterford arson attack has told how the last thing she said to her was "I love you". In an emotional tribute to her sister, husband-in-law and two nephews, Charlene Companjen said she will cherish the memories she has of them all, but "no words will...
- Heartbreaking scenes as Waterford arson victims’ coffins arrive at church ahead of funeral with special tribute paid
on October 18, 2026 at 4:11 pmHUNDREDS of mourners gathered today as the coffins of the Waterford arson attack victims were brought to church. Tragic Philip and Kim English and their sons Callum, 12, and Jayden, nine, will be buried tomorrow. They died following a horrific petrol bomb attack on their home in the Birchwood estate in Waterford city around 5am...
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- Mourners gather in Waterford for heartbreaking funeral of four family members murdered in arson attack
by news@irishmirror.ie (Cathal Ryan, Danny De Vaal) on October 19, 2026 at 4:30 pmPhilip and Kim English and their young sons, Callum and Jayden, will be laid to rest in Waterford today
- 'Victims of a web of evil': Tears as Waterford arson victims laid to rest and relative makes heartfelt plea
by news@irishmirror.ie (Danny De Vaal) on October 19, 2026 at 4:22 pmRaymond Power, who is a relative of Philip English, also warned youngsters to turn back on drugs
- Waterford prepares for heartbreaking farewell to four family members murdered in devastating arson attack
by news@irishmirror.ie (Nicola Donnelly) on October 19, 2026 at 8:07 amA joint funeral mass will take place in Waterford this afternoon
- Four family members killed in Waterford arson attack arrive at church ahead of funeral
by news@irishmirror.ie (Jonathan McCambridge, Press Association) on October 18, 2026 at 3:09 pmPlayers from the Johnville football club, where Callum played, provided a guard of honour on the steps
- 'Light of my life' - Heartbroken sister of Waterford arson attack victim Kim English pays emotional tribute
by news@irishmirror.ie (Danny De Vaal) on October 18, 2026 at 12:00 pmKim's younger sister, Charlene Companjen, said her last words to her sister were "I love you" - just hours before the tragedy
