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Last Friday (29th May) KCLR News issued an appeal for witnesses to an incident in the Freshford area of north Kilkenny which had happened earlier in the day, Garda Robert Rasmussen reiterated the appeal and outlined further information for KCLR News' Edwina Grace ...

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...

The Junior and Leaving Certificate Exams are well underway, with over 147,000 candidates sitting the papers throughout the State. Abbey Community College in Ferrybank draws in students from across South Kilkenny (Ferrybank, Mooncoin, Kilmacow, Glenmore, Mullinavat) and Waterford City and has 350 students sitting the exams in over 40 centres between now and June 23rd. KCLR News' Dermot Keyes spoke...

Anne Williamson has been telling The KCLR Daily of the win for local film 'Bridget' at the IndieX film festival in the United States ...

Garda Robert Rasmussen has an appeal for information on a recent burglary in the Bennekerry area of Carlow ...

Tánaiste Simon Harris on new guidelines for access to cash in local communities ...

Chair of Kilkenny GAA County Board PJ Kenny met with Derek Lyng last night as he outlined for KCLR News' Edwina Grace ...

Grace Rinehart Macrae has been telling KCLR News Dermot Keyes of the Medieval Mile Museum's Six After 6 offering

Following the sudden death of well-regarded Carlow County Museum Curator Dermot Mulligan, CEO of Carlow County Council Coilín O'Reilly's been paying tribute ...

Supt Anthony Farrell is appealing for witnesses to a 'serious injury' collision involving three vehicles in county Carlow yesterday ...

Presented by Paul Smyth, The Garden Show is brought To You By: Arboretum Home and Garden Heaven Transform your garden with our unbeatable range of plants, trees, tools and garden accessories. This programme was first broadcast on 2/6/2026

Killian Tallis is among the friendly and welcoming team working at Oxfam Ireland’s store on Kilkenny’s High Street. “I absolutely love it,” said Killian, who has been volunteering with Oxfam in Kilkenny for the past three years. “I love working here, I love talking to people, I love having lots of conversations and I just love the atmosphere here. I’ve gained a lot of retail and customer experienc...

County Carlow Councillor Will Paton's been telling KCLR News' Stephen Byrne he's disappointed with changes to plans to deliver social housing at one Tullow development ...

Local Labour Councillor Seán Ó hArgáin is the latest to pay tribute to the late Jim Treacy ...

Two tech companies born in the Carlow and Kilkenny area have united - BITS' Gavin Dixon's been telling KCLR News' Edwina Grace of the future for his team with the crew from Stryve ...

KCLR News hears all about All to Play For from Fergus Ó Conchúir ...

Sarah Dermody is Chair of Mullinavat Matters, which was established in 2022 to advocate for the local community and to help drive initiatives which will enhance life in the South Kilkenny village. Sarah spoke to Dermot Keyes of KCLR News about the most pressing matters facing the community, which issues demand the most immediate attention and why she returned to the place where she grew up.

David Sinnott is Chief Executive of the Port of Waterford, the Piltown Municipal District's primary economic driver. The vast Belview campus has grown into a facility of regional and national significance and is set for further growth in the immediate to medium term. David Sinnott spoke to KCLR's Dermot Keyes about Port's expansion plans and what these works will mean for its long term future.

Natasha Newsome Drennan is the only Carlow/Kilkenny TD who lives in the Piltown Municipal District. Earlier this week, Deputy Newsome Drennan spoke to KCLR's Dermot Keyes about the main issues she is dealing with locally, the difficulties facing suckler farmers and the wider farming community and what she has learned since being elected to the Dail.

Frank Kennedy is a passionate advocate for the Ferrybank and immigrant communities. He recently spoke to Dermot Keyes about life in Ferrybank, the establishment of the area's Men's Shed, seeking additional members, the development of the Clover Centre and what the future hopefully holds in store.

Colin Molloy has happily run his butcher's business in Ferrybank for the past 13 years. He told Dermot Keyes of KCLR News about setting up shop in Ferrybank, the community spirit he palpably experiences each day at work and why he won't be moving into the Ferrybank Shopping Centre when it opens.

One of the newest businesses to open in Ferrybank is Decode Coffee on Fountain Street and it’s being run by Vartika Saxena, whom Dermot Keyes recently called into for a chat and a coffee - which he genuinely paid for!

Young people making a positive impact across Carlow were celebrated last night at the Garda Youth Awards. The annual initiative promotes volunteerism and strong community ties, with leadership and teamwork highlighted at the event held at the Woodford Dolmen Hotel, sposored by Netwatch. KCLR News' Martin Quilty spoke Lance O'Leary.

Young people making a positive impact across Carlow were celebrated last night at the Garda Youth Awards. The annual initiative promotes volunteerism and strong community ties, with leadership and teamwork highlighted at the event held at the Woodford Dolmen Hotel, sposored by Netwatch. KCLR News' Martin Quilty spoke with Sinead (Ryans Mam) and Laura (Ryans Sister)

Young people making a positive impact across Carlow were celebrated last night at the Garda Youth Awards. The annual initiative promotes volunteerism and strong community ties, with leadership and teamwork highlighted at the event held at the Woodford Dolmen Hotel, sposored by Netwatch. KCLR News' Martin Quilty spoke members of the St Leos Group