Special IMRO Radio Award for Beat 102 103 February 23, 2018 - 1:17 pm Beat 102 103 has won the prestigious IMRO Independent Radio Award, in recognition of its continued commitment to supporting Irish music creators.
Irish Times buys into three radio stations December 6, 2017 - 5:56 pm Irish Times has agreed to a deal to buy the owner of the Irish Examiner, which has stakes in WLR, Beat 102 103 and Cork's Red FM.
Rob & Shonagh go behind the scenes at Beat November 13, 2017 - 2:28 pm If you haven't seen the studios at Beat 102 103, now is your chance with this behind the scenes video!
Two new evening presenters for Beat 102-103 May 19, 2017 - 11:50 am Beat 102-103 has announced two new additions to the station’s presenter line-up - David Hammond and Paula Phelan.
Beat presenters in Fairytale Festival challenge May 16, 2017 - 11:37 am Beat presenters have been getting in the mood for the upcoming Fairytale Festival by challenging each other to competitions on-air.
Beat gives away €1,000 for the Coffin Lock-In October 31, 2016 - 11:49 am The Coffin lock-In by Beat 102 103 has been won after a woman from Kilkenny guessed the closest time to one hour whilst locked in the special…
Beat 102 103 plays the Coffin Lock-In game October 24, 2016 - 2:37 pm Beat has taken over a retail unit in City Square Shopping Centre, Waterford and re-branded the space to create a pop-up “Beat & Sons funeral…
Couple win dream wedding worth €15,000 on Beat October 6, 2016 - 11:45 am The Big Reveal of the total amount of monies raised for their chosen charities was announced at a special live Beat 102-103 Outside Broadcast…
RadioToday Interview: Beat 102 103’s Dave Cronin May 2, 2016 - 7:23 am Dave Cronin is a familiar household name at Beat 102-103 so I decided to chat to him and find out a little more about the radio station.
Beat bosses give free trip to 4 presenters February 15, 2016 - 7:18 am Niall and Vinny were surprised by comedian Jason Byrne on stage who told them they have a trip to Edinburgh from their bosses.
Beat 102-103 introduces This is Beat sonic logo February 9, 2016 - 9:41 am Beat 102-103 has launched a fresh Station Sound with new imaging voices and a jingle package from ReelWorld.
Beat 102-103 sign up to UN’s ‘Radio Everyone’ campaign September 18, 2015 - 12:58 pm Beat 102-103 is the FIRST Irish radio station to sign up to a United Nations global radio Initiative.
Emma Nolan takes over Beat 102-103’s Takeover September 11, 2015 - 10:33 am Beat 102-103 has announced the latest addition to the station's full-time presenter line-up as Waterford native Emma Nolan has taken over…
Lena Murphy made WLR and Beat Financial Director August 24, 2015 - 10:22 am Lena Murphy has been appointed as Financial Director at Beat 102-103 & WLR FM.
Guest article: The ones to watch in Youth Radio July 18, 2015 - 4:28 pm Clare FM & FRQ.fm's Sean O'Riada takes a look at youth radio in Ireland - and he reckons the future is very bright.
Beat 102 103 creates the best station tour! July 2, 2015 - 3:28 pm If you've ever wondered what happened inside Waterford-based Beat 102 103, then wonder no more!
Beat 102-103’s “Driver” to give away thousands in cash May 19, 2015 - 3:18 pm Beat 102-103 kicked off their latest major station promotion "The Driver" yesterday morning, which will seem them give away thousands in cash to…
WLRFM & Beat 102-103 team up with WIT for Radio Cert February 5, 2015 - 8:57 am Sister stations Waterford's WLRFM and regional youth station Beat 102-103 have joined forces with Waterford Institute of Technology to create a …
Ray C leaves Beat 102-103 for WLR FM evening show January 5, 2015 - 10:54 am Ray C, who departed BEAT 102 103 in December, has joined WLR FM to present a new 7-10pm evening slot called ‘The Shift’.
€700,000 loss in 11 months for Landmark Media Group December 9, 2014 - 9:48 pm Landmark Media Investments, the company behind the several newspapers, as well as part owner of a number of local Irish radio stations, has…
Lena Murphy’s proposal makes the headlines October 8, 2014 - 2:39 pm Lena Murphy's proposal by Private Kevin Phelan has attracted the attention of the national media.
Des Whelan remembers 25 years of WLR September 15, 2014 - 7:33 am Managing Director Des Whelan remembers the people, the places and the awards of WLRFM over 25 years.
Extensions for Midlands, 96FM, C103 & Beat September 4, 2014 - 12:49 pm The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland has signed ten-year contracts for three local and one regional youth radio service.
JNLR: Comments and quotes from stations July 31, 2014 - 6:29 pm Everyone is up! Here are the facts and figures on JNLR 2014-2 from a number of stations around the country.
Beat plays The Slice is Right with Dominos February 21, 2014 - 11:04 am Beat 102-103's latest cross-station competition, The Slice is Right, starts on Monday giving listeners the chance to win a holiday to Ibiza.
Beat 102-103 gives out sporting awards February 4, 2014 - 10:26 am A number of local sports men and women have been recognised at the recent Beat 102-103 South-East Sports Star Awards.
Jason McAteer to MC at Beat 102-103 event January 27, 2014 - 2:57 pm South East Radio is to honour its 11 monthly winners from 2013 who were voted the region's top sporting stars.
One wedding weekend and a radio station January 27, 2014 - 5:59 am Beat 102-103 will be broadcasting live from its upcoming Wedding Weekend event in Kilkenny.
Martin Guilfoyle gets Beat’s Takeover show January 10, 2014 - 7:02 am Martin Guilfoyle is moving from Spin 1038 to host Beat 102-103's Takeover Show.
Dave Cronin takes over Beat’s Big Lunch January 6, 2014 - 7:30 am Beat 102 103's evening show host Dave Cronin in moving to the lunch-time slot on Beat 102-103, starting today.
Teresanne O’Reilly drops the Beat for Spin January 2, 2014 - 8:53 am Beat 102-103's Big Lunch presenter Teresanne O'Reilly is leaving the Waterford-based station and heading to Dublin for a new show on Spin 1038.
Industry gets ready for Love Radio Awards November 14, 2013 - 4:55 pm People across our industry are preparing for one of the big events of the radio calendar tomorrow night when the Love Radio Awards take place in…
iRadio leads Love Radio Awards shortlist October 25, 2013 - 3:12 pm The shortlist for the 2013 Love Radio Awards have been announced and iRadio leads the way with 13 nominations.
BAI seeks applications for Beat & Ocean September 3, 2013 - 10:03 am The BAI has placed public notices in a national newspaper seeking applications for two sound broadcasting services.
Niall and Vinny go racing with Craig Breen July 16, 2013 - 6:03 pm Breakfast presenters Niall and Vinny from Beat 102-103 face off in their 3rd challenge celebrating Beat's 10th birthday. This time they went…