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The Big Breakfast Blaa

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

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Eamonn McEneaney talks about a statue of St Stephen...

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2020/05/11

In his daily history slot on WLR's Big Breakfast Blaa,Eamonn McEneaney tells Ollie and Mary all about a statue of St Stephen from the Leper Hospital Waterford.Leprosy was one of the most virulent diseases of the Middle Ages causing permanent damage to the skin, limbs and eyes. Lepers were shunned and even those suspected of suffering from leprosy were segregated, even in church. Many churches had special chambers reserved for lepers with a small opening known as the leper’s squint through which they

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Eamonn McEneaney talks about a silver hotwater urn...

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2020/05/08

In his daily history slot on WLR's Big Breakfast Blaa,Eamonn McEneaney tells Ollie and Mary all about the connection between a silver hotwater urn and its connection to Robert Emmet.Irish Republican,and Irish nationalist patriot, orator and rebel leader.After leading an abortive rebellion against British rule in 1803 he was captured then tried and executed for high treason against the British king George III of Great Britain and Ireland.

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6:16

Eamonn McEneaney discusses World War 1 memorabilia,...

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2020/05/07

Among the treasures is a bronze memorial plaque, known as the 'Dead Man's Penny' sent to the family of Waterford teenager John Condon who is thought to be one of the youngest, if not the youngest soldier to fight in World War 1.

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6:16

Sean Defoe talks Adele, Bewleys and Blaas for Twitter...

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2020/05/07

It's been another busy week online and Waterford native Sean joined us on an app from his home in Dublin, where he says he was delighted to get his hands on some Waterford Blaas, now that they're in Aldi for a limited period.

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10:28

Killian McLaughlin of the Wild Ireland Santuary...

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2020/05/07

Killian's forested sanctuary in Burnfoot Donegal has been in the spotlight over the past few days, after the birth of six wild boarlets to proud mum Tory. Killian tells Ollie and Mary all about the sanctuary, and has some fascinating facts about the wild animals that once lived here in Ireland.

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6:11

Adam Wright discusses simple ways in which families...

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2020/05/06

The restrictions are with us for another while, and the summer is here, so people are more eager than ever to get active. Adam Wright from Kingfisher Gym has simple suggestions for the whole family.

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3:37

Eamonn McEneaney talks about the connection between a...

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2020/05/06

In his daily history slot on WLR's Big Breakfast Blaa,Eamonn McEneaney tells Ollie and Mary all about the connection between a snuff box and the Crimean war.

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6:55

Eamonn McEneaney talks about The family firm of A.H....

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2020/05/05

In his daily history slot on WLR's Big Breakfast Blaa,Eamonn McEneaney tells Ollie and Mary all about the family firm of A.H. Poole operated as commercial photographers in Waterford during the years 1884-1954. This large collection of glass plates contains studio portraits of people from Waterford and reflects the social and economic life of the city.The original order books have been microfilmed and act as an index to the original collection. Catalogue entries for over 70,000 glass plate negatives

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3:09

Eamonn McEneaney discusses 'Thanksgiving - the fall...

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2020/05/04

Eamonn continues telling us the stories behind the artefacts at Waterford Treasures, while the museums are closed to the public. Here you can hear all about how Cromwell gave thanks for the fall of Waterford

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Eamonn McEneaney talks about a tablecloth dating from...

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2020/05/01

In his daily history slot on WLR's Big Breakfast Blaa,Eamonn McEneaney tells Ollie and Mary all about a tablecloth dating from the early 19th century which doubled as an autograph book.

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4:50

Eamonn McEneaney talks about a painting by Samuel...

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2020/04/30

In his daily history slot on WLR's Big Breakfast Blaa,Eamonn McEneaney tells Ollie and Mary all about a painting by Samuel Fredrick Brocas and in particular a Waterford scene he painted circa 1812.An amazing story is told within.

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3:52

Eamonn McEneaney talks about William Vincent Wallace.

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2020/04/29

In his daily history slot on WLR's Big Breakfast Blaa,Eamonn McEneaney tells Ollie and Mary all about Irish composer and musician William Vincent Wallace, who was born in Colbeck Street,Waterford.

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6:17

Wayne discusses Readly and Quibi in his latest tech slot

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2020/04/29

Both of these are subscription-based apps; one which gives access to online magazines, and the other is a mobile-centric streaming service. Wayne outline how both Readly and Quibi work, in his tech slot with Ollie and Mary on The Big Breakfast Blaa

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5:39

Eamonn McEneaney talks about Laetitia Bonaparte Wyse...

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2020/04/28

In his daily history slot on WLR's Big Breakfast Blaa,Eamonn McEneaney tells Ollie and Mary all about Waterford's connection with Laetitia Bonaparte Wyse wife of Thomas Wyse of Waterford.

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5:10

Eamonn McEneaney talks about Waterford's connection...

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2020/04/27

In his daily history slot on WLR's Big Breakfast Blaa,Eamonn McEneaney tells Ollie and Mary all about Waterford's connection with the early tea trade of the 17th and 18th century.The 18thcentury trade in armorial porcelain was a by-product of the trade in tea from China, a beverage that became very fashionable after 1660 when Catherine of Braganza wife of King Charles II popularised the drink among the ruling class in both England and Ireland. Tea was a luxury, expensive item so the early porcelain

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5:16

Eamonn McEneaney discusses a rare collection of...

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2020/04/24

In his daily history slot on WLR's Big Breakfast Blaa,Eamonn McEneaney tells Ollie and Mary all about a rare collection of statues of the Virgin Mary and Child dating from the 12th century.The most important collection of medieval statues to survive in Ireland today is on display at the Medieval Museum in Waterford. These statues were originally commissioned for the many churches in the city.

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6:21

Eamonn McEneaney discusses the Great Liberator Daniel...

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2020/04/23

In his daily history slot on WLR's Big Breakfast Blaa,Eamonn McEneaney tells Ollie and Mary all about the Great Liberator Daniel O' Connell and his strong Waterford connections.He helped Catholics to win the right to become Members of Parliament. He also wanted Ireland to have its own parliament. He became known as the “Liberator” because he looked for rights for Irish people. He arranged huge gatherings of people known as “monster meetings” where thousands of people would attend to hear him speak

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4:49

Eamonn McEneaney discusses Mrs Wiseman mother of...

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2020/04/22

In his daily history slot on WLR's Big Breakfast Blaa,Eamonn McEneaney tells Ollie and Mary all about Mrs Wiseman mother of Cardinal Wiseman.Bishop Wiseman was appointed Cardinal and first Archbishop of Westminster upon the reestablishment of the Catholic hierarchy in England and Wales in 1850. His appointment wasnot greeted by universal acceptance. There was strong opposition from both the clergy andlaity of the old school especially to his “Romanizing” initiatives which included theintroduction of

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5:45

Eamonn McEneaney discusses Bishop Este.

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2020/04/21

In his daily history slot on WLR's Big Breakfast Blaa,Eamonn McEneaney tells Ollie and Mary all about a portrait of Bishop Este Posing in his sumptuous Irish House of Lords robes is an oil-on-canvas portrait of Charles Este (1696-1745), London-born and Oxford-educated, Anglican Bishop of Waterford and Lismore.

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5:23

Eamonn McEneaney discusses two famous paintings of...

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2020/04/20

In his daily history slot on WLR's Big Breakfast Blaa,Eamonn McEneaney tells Ollie and Mary all about two famous paintings of the Wyse family.These paintings show a prosperous Catholic family in the elegant setting of their 18th century home, Newtown House, built by John Wyse.The room is decorated in the French style, influenced by the fact that at this time, wealthy Catholic families such as the Wyses sent their children to be educated in Catholic France.For 700 years the Wyse family has been

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