The licensed WLR FM launched on 8 September 1989 from studios on Georges Street above the Georges Court Shopping Centre in Waterford City .
Shortly afterwards it was announced WLR 's consortium was victorious .
The licensed WLR   launched on 8 September 1989 from studios on Georges Street above the Georges Court Shopping Centre in Waterford City .
Shortly afterwards it was announced WLR 's consortium was victorious .