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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...

KCLR was live at The Irishmans Bar in the heart of Carlow Town last night (Wednesday, June 24th) for the second programme in our 'Between Towns And Villages' series, presented by Brian Redmond, which focused on the Carlow Municipal District. In the second hour of the programme, Brian spoke to host Ivor O'Loughlin about the challenges and satisfaction in running a 40-year-old family business, membe...

KCLR was live at The Irishmans Bar in the heart of Carlow Town last night (Wednesday, June 24th) for the second programme in our 'Between Towns And Villages' series, presented by Brian Redmond, which focused on the Carlow Municipal District. In the opening hour, we heard about the thriving Irish language and traditional Irish music culture in Carlow Town, Carlow County Council's plans to regenerat...

A white linen handkerchief, better known as the "flag of truce" was sold at auction in Castlecomer yesterday. It had a guide price of €10-15,000 but it sold for a considerably more. George Fonsey Mealy was on the gavel yesterday and he spoke to Brian Redmond on The KCLR Daily about the sale.

At the June plenary meeting of Carlow County Council Chief Fire Officer Ben Woodhouse presented the updated Fire and Emergency Plan from 2026 - 2030. Ben spoke to KCLR News' Martin Quilty about the major document.

KCLR News' Martin Quilty was at the latest roadshow for Carlow Older Persons Council today in Ballinkillen. He spoke to Joe Butler the chairman of Carlow OPC and to various residents and also to Cathaoirleach Tommy Kinsella.

Kilkenny man Oliver John Cullen reacts to claims decriminalisation of personal use of drugs is unlikely to lead to an increase in consumption

Earlier we heard from KCLR News' Martin Quilty with Divisional Roads Policing Inspector Paul Donohoe who were attending the latest Garda checkpoint in Kilkenny. The 28 gardai included a mix of seasoned gardaí and new recruits from Templemore - Nicole Walsh is among the latter and she also spoke with our Marin ...

Cllr Pat Fitzpatrick told The KCLR Daily of the discovery of dumped items found strewn about one Ballyfoyle spot this morning ...

Local Roads Policing Unit personnel with new recruits from Templemore are out on a Kilkenny route this morning and KCLR News' Martin Quilty's with them as he outlined for The KCLR Daily ...

John MacNena's bucking the trend which has seen many rural pubs close across the country to reopen one on Thomastown's quays - John Mac's Bar opened in the premises which was previously home to Tim's Bar, at the weekend as reported on KCLR News. He joined our Brian Redmond on The KCLR Daily this morning ...

A special flag featured in the KCLR studios as part of a conversation between George Fonsie Mealy and our Brian Redmond a few weeks ago on The KCLR Daily. It's caught the attention of national news since with a number of individuals and groups calling for the State to take ownership of it - as the auction prepares to take place today, George had an update ...

Carlow Councillor Fergal Browne recently proposed recommendations be made around how chains of office are worn - he outlined why to KCLR News' Martin Quilty ...

The Ferrymountgarrett Bridge, or Ferry Bridge, which links Kilkenny and Wexford across the River Barrow just north of New Ross closes at 8am this (Wednesday) morning to allow major rehabilitation works take place. Director of Services at Kilkenny County Council Mary Mulholland knows the area well and says the closure to August is necessary ...

Richie Mulrooney has been part of the education system for almost 40 years. During that time he has served as principal of Clara National School. On the 31st August he will officially retire from the role and he recently spoke to KCLR News' Martin Quilty about that decision.

KCLR News' Dermot Keyes spoke with Minister Dara Calleary as he wound down his visit to Urlingford and Johnstown last evening ...

Yesterday, Minister Dara Calleary was in Johnstown to cut the ribbon on the revamped community centre there - KCLR News' Dermot Keyes spoke to some of the people there to find out what it means to them ...

As Dublin Simon, Depaul, Crosscare and the Peter McVerry Trust urge Housing Minister James Browne to 'press pause' on the new housing bill, Noel Sherry of The Good Shepherd Centre locally sums up some of his concerns;