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The judges were in Slieverue this morning in St Marys Parish Hall speaking with community groups as part of the Pride of Place awards. Slieverue Youth Club was among them and their chairperson Laura Mooney spoke to KCLR News' Martin Quilty about their role in the community.

Following yesterday afternoon's confirmation from Gardaí that the latest search of open ground close to the Wicklow / Kildare border has concluded, Baltinglass Cllr Gerry O'Neill has been updating The KCLR Daily ...

The sun shone brightly in Graiguenamanagh yesterday (Thursday, July 2nd) for the IPB Pride of Place judging during a visit which began at the town's GAA and Soccer clubs before concluding at the packed Quayside. Over three event-filled hours, the judges, who had visited Muckalee earlier that morning, were shown what Graigue has to offer from a sporting, civic, spiritual, cultural and tourism persp...

Thomastown based artist Bernadette Kiely has been telling The KCLR Daily of her delight at having her piece Grennan Mill (in flood) hanging in Dublin Castle for Ireland's Presidency of the EU Council and how she hopes it sparks a conversation ...

The KCLR Farm Show, brought to you by Tirlán, broadcasts on KCLR every Thursday evening at 7:00 p.m. with the programme repeated on Sunday mornings at 7:00 a.m. It is an agriculture based programme, focusing on current farming events, the people involved in farming, the Agri-sector and rural issues affecting the people of Carlow and Kilkenny. Matt O'Keeffe presented this evenings edition. You can...

Kilkenny City Gardaí must crack down on ongoing anti-social behaviour on St Kieran's Street according to City Councillor Eugene McGuinness. He was reacting to his own dealings with business owners in the area along with reporting by KCLR in which we've heard from traders who are witnessing increasing levels of theft, intimidation and what's been described as professional begging. While Cllr McGuin...

Muckalee community has been nominated under the Inclusive Communities category for the Pride of Place awards. Today they showcased their community facilities such as the community café, the community creche, and sporting facilities.

Following the death of British Actor Michael Byrne, fellow screen star Peter Hanly's been telling The KCLR Daily how they were connected not just through their career paths but because of their family ties to one north Kilkenny area ...

A business owner is calling on extra garda patrols in Kilkenny city to curtail antisocial behaviour.

These people spoke to KCLR News Martin Quilty and Ailbhe Gavin about Ireland hosting the EU Presidency.

Cathaoirleach Joe Malone with fellow officials held a small flag raising ceremony at county hall today to make the start of Irelands EU Presidency. Cllr. Malone spoke to KCLR News' Martin Quilty

Gardaí are investigating a possible link between recent burglaries in Carlow and Kilkenny as Sgt PJ Griffin outlines ...

Cathaoirleach of Kilkenny County Council Joe Malone's been outlining how he's leading proceedings locally to mark Ireland beginning its hosting of the Presidency of the European Council, while son Jamie's involved in the Dublin ceremony ...

As Ireland takes the reins of the Presidency of the European Council today, Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere says it's a significant occasion ..

Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere has details of additional funding for roads locally impacted by Storm Chandra ...

Cabinet's expected to approve an extension of the excise cuts on fuel this morning - Tánaiste Simon Harris had this to say on his way into that meeting ...

Supt Anthony Farrell has an appeal following a fatal road crash in Carlow town last night ...

The static speed camera installed alongside the N25 at Glenmore has been a source of controversy since its installation in May 2025, with Wexford TD George Lawlor (Lab) among its most outspoken critics. Having secured data from the Department of Justice, Deputy Lawlor has spoken of the discrepancy between fines issued at Glenmore in comparison to other speed cameras around the country. Deputy Lawl...

Lyrath Estate Hotel last night hosted the Network Ireland Kilkenny Women in Business Awards - KCLR's Aisling McDonald was among those attending and she spoke to some of those involved;

Fianna Fail's Joe Malone has succeeded Fine Gael's Mary Hilda Cavanagh as Cathaoirleach of Kilkenny County Council. The Kilkenny City-based member was nominated and seconded for the role by party colleagues, Councillors Andrew McGuinness and Joe Sheridan at County Hall this afternoon, where the new Cathaoirleach was joined by family and friends, along with colleagues from his career in the Defence...

Earlier this afternoon, Fianna Fail Councillor, Pat Fitzpatrick, was elected as Cathaoirleach of the Castlecomer Municipal District. He was proposed for the role by Cllr Mary Hilda Cavanagh (FG) and seconded by Cllr Michael Delaney (FF) He told KCLR News's Dermot Keyes that he was delighted and honoured by his election and was looking forward to engaging with organisations throughout the district.

On Thursday's KCLR Daily, we heard about the new Grá Carlow initiative from Carlow Chamber's perspective and how the Chamber hopes it will promote and support the retail and hospitality sectors across the county both this summer and on a year-round basis. It also aims to empower shoppers, strengthen local enterprise and showcase the best of what Carlow Town and County has to offer. Carlow Tourism...

On the 25th June 1996 journalist Veronica Guerin was murdered while sitting in her car at traffic lights at Newlands Cross. Friend and colleague crime-writer Paul Williams spoke to Brian Redmond about the day and around Veronica's legacy since her death.

The KCLR Farm Show, brought to you by Tirlán, broadcasts on KCLR every Thursday evening at 7:00 p.m. with the programme repeated on Sunday mornings at 7:00 a.m. It is an agriculture based programme, focusing on current farming events, the people involved in farming, the Agri-sector and rural issues affecting the people of Carlow and Kilkenny. Matt O'Keeffe presented this evenings edition. You can...

Love Carlow, Love Everything about Carlow and support businesses in Carlow: that's the aim of the new 'Grá Carlow' retail and tourism initiative which was launched in blazing sunshine at Carlow's Enterprise House yesterday (June 24th) This new branding, which will operate on a year-round basis throughout the county, was developed by Carlow's Local Enterprise Office, Carlow County Council, Carlow C...