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Short film 'Bridget' which looks at the murder of a woman declared a witch by her husband, which was filmed by Kilkenny based Diceman Productions, has been shortlisted in three categories for the LA based IndieX Film Fest. Some of those involved joined our Brian Redmond on The KCLR Daily to outline details ...

Cllr Fergal Browne's been reacting to the refusal rate for social housing in Carlow ...

KCLR News' Edwina Grace caught up with locally based Lieutenant Diarmuid O'Dwyer at the recent Kilkenny Lions Club presentation of funds to various organisations and services ...

Cllr Michael McCarthy's told KCLR News' Dermot Keyes 'it's as if no one gives a damn' as the wait continues in some parts of Kilkenny for flood relief funding ...

Kilkenny man Dean Roche went missing in March 2015 near Ballyfoyle. The then 31-year-old left his mother Geraldine’s home in Hebron Park on the 22nd of March 2015 to buy a car and was last seen that evening in Ballyfoyle – the vehicle he’d bought was found crashed into a tree close to where it had been purchased.

Cllr Andrea Dalton has been telling KCLR News' Dermot Keyes of the demand for housing in Carlow town ...

Deputy John McGuinness has been hitting out at the decision by Bus Éireann to withdraw some of its Expressway services and has been telling KCLR News' Stephen Byrne it'll affect many in Carlow and Kilkenny ...

On this morning's show, Shirley Lanigan chats about sunny days and frosty mornings, William Bunbury from Lisnavagh Estate invites guests to explore the 600 acre parkland and Michael Callaghan executive sous chef in the Lyrath Estate tells us about Easter lunch and recipes!  Mags Bowen shares how we can help others going through a loss, Josepha Gladney joins Denis Whitmore and Maureen Dalton to tel...

An additional Bus Eireann service for secondary school students in the Gowran area has been secured, much to the relief of parents and local political representatives. The extra bus and driver, which was confirmed this morning to Deputy John McGuinness, is expected to be in place following the Easter Holidays. Brendan Hayes, who is Chairperson of the Gowran School Bus Group, welcomed this morning'...

An additional bus service for secondary school students in the Gowran area has been secured, much to the relief of parents and local political representatives. The extra bus and driver, which was confirmed this (Friday) morning to Deputy John McGuinness, is expected to be in place following the Easter Holidays. Speaking to Dermot Keyes of KCLR News, Deputy McGuinness welcomed the news which was re...

Willie Byrne and Darragh Butler are among the organisers of new Kilkenny city July offering 'Live at Castle Mills' and outlined details on today's The KCLR Daily ...

Bríde de Róiste is the driving force behind the 2026 Pan Celtic Fesitval, which will be held in Carlow from Tuesday, April 7th through to Saturday, April 11th. During the five-day festival, a host of venues in Carlow Town will showcase and celebrate the culture and heritage of Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Cornwall, the Isle of Man and Brittany through music, song, dance, storytelling, poetry, sport,...

As Gardaí decided to take their mobile unit on a bit of a tour across north west Kilkenny today, KCLR News Martin Quilty followed them to get some reaction from those in the areas which do not have an ongoing garda presence ...

The British Ambassador to Ireland, Her Excellency Kara Owen, is in the region today and has been outlining her itinerary to KCLR News' Edwina Grace ...

As a number of supermarkets cut milk and dairy prices yesterday, the ICMSA President and Kilkenny farmer Denis Drennan's been outlining the impact on those in his sector ...

Leas Ceann Comhairle and Carlow KIlkenny TD John McGuinness is calling for an urgent review of the rejigged layout of the Bennettsbridge Road Roundabout on the Kilkenny Ring Road, as he outlined for KCLR News' Martin Quilty ...

The full interview with Minister Martin Heydon. An edited version was broadcast on the Farm Show on 26/32026

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 is your host, and you can contact the sho...

KCLR News' Dermot Keyes has been catching up with Kilkenny County Council Heritage Officer Regina Fitzpatrick and CEO of the Heritage Council Virginia Teehan following their presentations to the local authority's monthly meeting ...

To tell more of the search that's underway in Kilkenny to find the medieval village of Flemingstown Dr David Stone, who is leading the project for the Discovery Programme, has been speaking with our Brian Redmond on The KCLR Daily ...

The programme for the 2026 Smithwick's Kilkenny Roots Festival was launched last night - Martin Bridgeman caught up with Diageo Ireland Account Executive Aidan Maher and local musician Elise Ramsbottom who's on the bill ...

Martin Bridgeman in conversation with Brían Mac Gloinn of Ye Vagabonds about their new album "All Tied Together"

Green Party Councillor Maria Dollard has proposed that three elected members should be added to the Abbey Quarter’s Board of Directors. She spoke to Dermot Keyes of KCLR News about how the future of the city centre site should be moulded.

Martin Bridgeman in conversation with Seán Miller,

Glenmore man Tommy Griffin has been battling melanoma for 12 years but in the last week got some devastating news about his condition. A fundraiser's been launched for the father of four in a bid to get him to Germany for specialised treatment. His brother PJ has been outlining details on The KCLR Daily ...