Every evening at 6 O Clock WLR brings you the 6 biggest stories of the day
1. Mental health will influence decision on restrictions - Taoiseach
The Taoiseach has said the government will consider the effect of the vaccine and people’s mental well-being when it considers easing Covid-19 restrictions next week.
2. Carrick school closed over virus concerns
The Presentation primary school, which has over 300 pupils, told parents this morning that it is suspending its classes with immediate effect.
3. Over 2,500 deer culled in Waterford
According to figures obtained by The Irish Deer Commission by the NPWS, 44,000 deer are culled each year nationally and in Co Waterford over 2,500 were culled in 2020. West Waterford was named as a ‘blackspot’ in 2015.
4. Nursing home residents delighted with return to indoor visits
The Director of Care at a Waterford city nursing home says they have “waited a long time” for today when finally, nursing home residents can have indoor visits again. Laura Sheridan from Maypark House Nursing Home was speaking to Damien Tiernan on Deise Today - Listen back here.
Laura Sheridan and Sarah Quinn from Maypark House Nursing Home chatted to @damienwlr about the lovely atmosphere today with visits to the nursing home about to restart. Hear the full interview here ↪ https://t.co/WzNwf6ZZnr pic.twitter.com/8j5ulQWjr9
— WLR (@wlrfm) March 22, 2021
5. Funding to enhance section of the Waterford Greenway
Over 370 thousand euro in government funding has been granted under the Outdoor Recreation Scheme to upgrade the section between Clonea and Ballinacourty.
6. William Shatner turns 90!
Canadian born actor William Shatner, best known for playing Captain Kirk in Star Trek, turns 90 today. The actor is very active on social media and more recently won two Primetime Emmy Awards for his portrayal of legendary lawyer Denny Crane, in The Practice, and in spinoff show Boston Legal.
Everyone needs to have a piece of cake on their birthday. That’s my philosophy. And any excuse to have two days of cake is ok ?? in my book! ??
— William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) March 21, 2021
