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Waterford Against Racism Vigil Cancelled - Deise Today Friday 5th June

Waterford Against Racism Vigil Cancelled - Deise Today Friday 5th June

Following concerns over social distancing the Black Lives Matter Vigil scheduled for Saturday has been cancelled. Damien speaks to the organiser of the event Seamus O Brien from Waterford Against Racism about the decision.

The town of Kilmacthomas turned out in style to celebrate the 65th birthday of Michael 'Joy' Welsh. His sister Brigid tells Damien how over 200 vehicles took part in a drive by birthday celebration for him.

Owner of Greenway Waterford Bike Hire Donal Jacob tells Damien how he is looking forward to opening again on Monday as the travel restrictions are lifted.

And documentary makers Roseann and Catherine Foley tell Damien about their new 10 part radio series 'Muintir Na Deise' which starts on Sunday on WLR. It features 10 individuals from the Ring and Old Parish area speaking about their lives.

In part two of the show we profile another of the nominees in Waterford's Greatest Sporting Hero, today its All star hurler Dan Shanahan.

Waterford Sinn Fein TD David Cullinane is fresh from a meeting of Waterford Oireachtas members with the presidents of WIT and IT Carlow in relation to the stalled application for a Technology University.

Peader Maxwell, a senior psychologist with the HSE has advice on how to manage anxiety during lockdown. As people slowly emerge back into society there will be higher levels of anxiety for many. How do we manage it?

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We gets listeners thoughts on what they miss most during lockdown.

And we hear from Jim Duffin who, along with his dad Eamon, make up a traditional music band which played in the carpark of Maypark nursing home yesterday.

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