The excitement is building as the IMRO Radio Awards unveiled the highly anticipated shortlist for 2025, showcasing the best and brightest talents across the Irish radio industry.
WLR is proud to announce that it has been shortlisted in three categories this year:
  • News Category– Gaeltacht na nDéise, presented by Kieran Foley, Jordan Norris, Dymphna Nugent, Kyle Butler and Aidan Corbett.
  • Community Social Action Category– The Autism School Place Crisis, by Damien Tiernan and Jennifer Long.
  • Imaging Category – Wayne Brown.
Michael Byrne, CEO of WLR, said:
“This recognition is a huge boost for everyone at WLR. To be nominated across news, community action and imaging shows the breadth of talent we have here. I’m incredibly proud of our team, not just those who made the shortlist, but everyone who pours their energy and creativity into what we do every single day. These nominations prove that local radio continues to matter, and that our work resonates with listeners accross Waterford.”
The winners will be announced at a glittering ceremony on Friday, October 3rd at the prestigious Lyrath Estate Hotel in Kilkenny.

Dymphna Nugent and Kieran Foley from the WLR News team.

Eleanor McEvoy, IMRO Chairperson, added: “Radio remains one of the most powerful and influential mediums in our society. The diverse and inspiring work recognised in this year’s IMRO Radio Awards shortlist highlights the strength of Irish broadcasting and its vital role in our national conversation.”

Aoife MacEvilly, Broadcasting and Video-On-Demand Commissioner from Coimisiún na Meán, said: “Coimisiún na Meán is delighted to support the IMRO Radio Awards again this year. The Awards celebrate the best of Irish radio, highlighting the talent, creativity and innovation that exists within the sector. We know from the recent Reuters Digital News Report Ireland that Irish audiences continue to have an enduring and longstanding relationship with radio. I want to extend our congratulations to all of the nominees who have been shortlisted and to wish them the best of luck for the Awards in October.”

The IMRO Radio Awards is a celebration of the outstanding achievements and contributions of individuals and stations to the Irish radio landscape. It is a night to acknowledge the power of radio to inform, entertain, and connect communities across the nation.

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