Déise Today

<p>Residents of Passage East are dealing with the aftermath of flooding over the weekend.</p><p>The brook, located above the village, overflowed during the Status Yellow weather warning on Friday night, resulting in significant damage to some nearby homes.</p><p>The flooding impacted the area of Brookside but also spread throughout the village into Post Office Square.</p><p>As affected residents continued to count the cost of the clean-up yesterday (Monday) - and prepared for potential further flooding this week - Damien Tiernan called to see how things were.</p><p>You can listen back to his piece from Passage village by clicking on the image above...</p>

<p>After more than 40 years, the Forum in The Glen, Waterford has been sold.</p><p>The sale was confirmed today, January 30th by long-time owner Ciaran O'Neill.</p><p>The new owner, a Dublin-based businessman, has not been identified but the sale does ensure the continued operation of the venue's long-running bingo nights.</p><p>You can listen back to Ciaran O'Neill on 'Deise Today' this morning (Friday) by clicking on the image above.</p>

<p>IT's less than a fortnight since Ballygunner claimed the All-Ireland Senior Club Hurling Championship title after a thrilling final against Loughrea at Croke Park.</p><p>They produced a performance built on intensity, composure, physicality, and tactical discipline in a contest that lived up to its billing as a classic.</p><p>Ballygunner are just the 13th club to win multiple All-Ireland senior hurling titles and only the fourth from Munster to do so. </p><p>But what is it that led to this achievement for the city club and what kind of work goes on in the background to make a win at this level possible?!</p><p>This morning (Tuesday), 'Deise Today' had two club stalwarths in for a chat about all things Ballygunner hurling; club chairman Dave Sheahan and club president Gerry Cullinan.</p><p>You can listen back to their chat with Damien by clicking on the image above...</p>

<p>The 'Santa at the Strand' 2025 experience in Lismore has raised €60,000 !</p><p>The beneficiaries are three different groups including Saint Carthage‘s nursing home, Cappoquin Day Centre and the Little Blue Heroes …</p><p>Damien went to Lismore on Wednesday evening - when the cheques were presented - to report on this amazing achievement by wonderful volunteers and community.</p><p>You can listen back to his piece by clicking on the image above...</p>

<p>January is the peak month for health insurance renewals and with prices going up substantially in many cases, people are considering their options.</p><p>This morning (Thursday), 'Deise Today' enlisted the services of Ireland's leading expert on health insurance, Dermot Goode!</p><p>Dermot answered questions which came in from dozens of listeners in recent days.</p><p>You can get further information from Dermot's website <a href="http://www.healthinsuranceireland.ie">www.healthinsuranceireland.ie</a></p><p>Or you can listen back to his advice and tips by clicking on the image above...</p>