Cappoquin man, Noel O'Donoghue, is playing a vital role in the future of the bustling West Waterford town.

In recent years, he took a leap of faith and became a full time artist.

This saw him, paintbrush in hand, depicting the importance of St. Declan to the region.

As part of the Tour de Blaa feature with Ollie and Dymphna, WLR visited Cappoquin.

There, on the side of the road, Noel spoke fondly of the work underway, and the future of the area.

Click on the image to listen back in full.