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Join Ollie and Mary from 6am weekdays on WLR for plenty of music, craic and latest news on movies, local events, showbiz and lots more
Episodes
September 29, 2021 • 9 mins
Waterford News and Star journalist Dermot Keyes joined Vinny and Aoibhin to chat all things Bond ahead of the release of the latest James bond movie, "No Time To Die"
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July 28, 2021 • 4 mins
Mark Zuckerberg has laid out his plans to transform Facebook from a social media network into a “metaverse company” in the next five years.Jordan Casey takes a look at this whole concept.
A metaverse is an online world where people can game, work and communicate in a virtual environment, often using VR headsets.
Zuckerburg described it as “an embodied internet where instead of just viewing content - you are in it”.
A metaverse is an online world where people can game, work and communicate in a virtual environment, often using VR headsets.
Zuckerburg described it as “an embodied internet where instead of just viewing content - you are in it”.
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July 23, 2021 • 7 mins
Waterford native Sean Defoe joins "The Big Breakfast Blaa" every Thursday to take a look back at what's been trending online. This week reflective of the current heatwave he talks sunburn memories,the passing of Dessie o'malley and #Not my president controversy.
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July 21, 2021 • 4 mins
WhatsApp — one of the most used chat apps on the planet is now testing the most sought-out feature on its app called multi-device support.
As it is, you can use the app on only one device, and that for most people is there phone. You can use the web clientor the desktop app to chat with your friends and family, but your phone has to be connected to the internet.
Recently, the company confirmed that it’s working on a feature that will...
As it is, you can use the app on only one device, and that for most people is there phone. You can use the web clientor the desktop app to chat with your friends and family, but your phone has to be connected to the internet.
Recently, the company confirmed that it’s working on a feature that will...
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July 16, 2021 • 6 mins
Out in cinemas now, the latest offering from Marvel stars Scarlett Johannson (Black Widow), Florence Pugh, Rachel Weisz, Robert Downey Jnr and Ray Winstone. Natasha Romanoff, aka Black Wido,w must deal with her history as a spy, and the broken relationships left in her wake long before she became an Avenger. Have a listen to Maria's thoughts
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July 9, 2021 • 3 mins
Out in cinemas now, this is a slasher movie about body swapping that has Vince Vaughn and Kathryn Newton as its leads. Maria says you should enjoy it a lot - once you're not too squeamish.
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July 8, 2021 • 7 mins
One of the richest people to ever have lived, Bezos divides opinion but certainly intrigues. Jordan Casey has been following his career and looks at what he'll do next after he steps away from the giant that is Amazon.
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July 1, 2021 • 5 mins
While he's a self-confessed Apple obsessive, Jordan was happy to turn his attentions to the Samsung Virtual MWC Event, which saw the unveiling of new products, particularly in the wearables market. Jordan also discussed the outcome of a US government investigation into UFO activity.
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June 29, 2021 • 5 mins
Once the sun comes out in our Irish summer, the desire to cook a hot meal goes out the window. Sinead Cunningham is WLR's unofficial resident chef and was tasked by Ollie and Mary to give out a few salad recipes.
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June 25, 2021 • 4 mins
Based on the stage production of the same name, "In the Heights" is a 2021 musical drama about the community of Washington Heights in Upper Manhattan. We follow the fate of Usnavy, Vanessa, Nina and lots more characters as they dream of a better life
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June 25, 2021 • 6 mins
This week's story is called The Rainbow Connection. It's written for little Sonny Flynn-Fogarty who'll be three in August. Sonny's two Mams Sinead and Siobhan adore him - their life is full of love and colour and they're very proud of all that they have achieved as a family. The Rainbow Connection is a story of friendship and understanding and kindness. It is written for all children and grown-ups too!
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June 24, 2021 • 6 mins
The residency will commence later this summer and is the first one ever run by Theatre Royal. Jamie will be involved in a nine month stint at the venue; as well as creating a new piece of theatre he'll also take part in a mentoring programme with second level students.
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June 23, 2021 • 4 mins
In his weekly tech slot with us, Jordan explains that Windows 10 is to be phased out, and by 2025 tech support for the software will also disappear. He says another interesting upshot is that Microsoft's Internet Explorer will soon be a thing of the past as well.
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June 18, 2021 • 4 mins
This 2018 TV movie, based on a true story, recently landed to Netflix. Directed by Jim Donovan, It tells the story of the abduction of Lisa McVey. Maria says it's a compelling story.
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June 18, 2021 • 5 mins
This week's Big Breakfast Little Story is called Riverdance and is written for a very special little girl who lives in Ballygunner - Grace Harris, aged 3 - (but 4 this coming August!). Grace goes to Williamstown Childcare Centre and this morning she's probably in the car on her way there with her Nanna Jean. She's a style queen, a drama queen but most importantly - a little Irish dancing Queen!
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June 17, 2021 • 5 mins
Netflix has gone up against the likes of Disney, by selling merchandise from some of its more popular original shows. Jordan discusses why he thinks the streaming giant is doing this. He also discussed the virtual E3 Gaming event.
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June 11, 2021 • 5 mins
Holly's Holiday In Aisle Number 3 was written especially for 6 year old Holly Ryan from Greenfields in Waterford City. She's in Senior Infants in St Ursula's school and her Mam Eimear says the family have a great system where they eat the same dinners on set days of the week (it's always lasagne on a Thursday by the way - Holly's favourite!!). Holly loves nothing more than playing out on the green with her pals ...
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June 4, 2021 • 5 mins
This week's story is an adventurous one, it's called - Waterford Under Siege. This story has been written especially for 7 year old Rohan Staff Browne from Ballinakill who goes to Newtown Junior School. He has a very special talent which saves the day in this story which also sees the return of DUN DUN DUN - Special Agent Sydney Power (the 12 year old cat of 7 year old Michaela Power - a huge fan of the BBB) AND Criminal do...
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June 3, 2021 • 5 mins
The so-call Space Race of the 1960s and 70s is back in a different format; this time around, multi-millionaire entrepreneurs like Richard Branson and Elon Musk are trying their luck at taking humans away from earth. Jordan gives his thoughts on what the future holds for all of this, as well as looking at the US government's interest in UFOs.
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May 28, 2021 • 5 mins
This week's episode of Big Breakfast Little Stories is called 'Tadhg's Teeth' and is based on a little boy who is a grown up now. His mother, a lady called Anne from Dunmore East, told Karen a story recently about her son who was quite mischievous when he was young - this week's story is based on one of the many tricks he played many years ago. Enjoy!
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