Every evening at 6 O Clock WLR brings you the 6 biggest stories of the day
1. Former priest gets 22 months
Former priest, and convicted paedophile Oliver O’Grady was last week found guilty of knowingly possessing child pornography whilst living in Waterford city. Today he was sentenced to 22 months in prison at Waterford Court
2. Waterford Bishop: “full truth” about Mother & Baby homes must come out
The Bishop of Waterford and Lismore hopes that the full truth will emerge from the investigation into the Mother and Baby Homes.
3. Dungarvan GAA could be stripped of title over Covid test controversy
Waterford GAA’s management committee has proposed Dungarvan be stripped of their county intermediate football title after fielding a player awaiting a Covid test.
4. Prime residential land up for sale in Waterford City
Over 28 acres of prime residential land in Waterford has been put on the market. The land at the Paddocks, off the Williamstown road, is for sale with a price tag of €3.25 million.
5. ‘This is Waterford’ – specially commissioned work celebrates the city
Acclaimed poet, playwright and performer Colm Keegan was commissioned to collaborate with local writers to write This is Waterford, a vibrant and contemporary literary work, as part of The Imagine Arts Festival.
6. Counter Culture documentary airs on WLR this weekend
A new documentary looking at the counter culture movement of Waterford from 1979 – 1996, produced by Ray Colclough and Keith Daniels, will air this Friday and Saturday. Listen back to Ray C chatting to Ollie & Mary on The Big Breakfast Blaa below:
