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KCLR News' Martin Quilty was out and about after the government announced a reduction in the proce of diesel and petrol. These motorists gave their views.

The Lady Desart Choir from Kilkenny's been invited to play Carnegie Hall in New York next January - choir PRO Rebecca McGee has been reacting for KCLR News ...

Martin Prendiville, Director of Finance with Kilkenny County Council, spoke to KCLR News about a range of new developments planned for the Abbey Quarter. Speaking to Dermot Keyes, Mr Prendiville discusses the Council's decision, following approval from Councillors, to take out a €24 million loan to acquire Block 7 within the Abbey Quarter site, where it will consolidate its own offices which are c...

All-Ireland Junior Ladies Football champions Muckalee were saluted at County Hall last night, where they were afforded a Civic Reception by Council Cathaoirleach Mary Hilda Kavanagh. Last December, the North Kilkenny club claimed their first All-Ireland title in dramatic circumstances, defeating Cromane of Kerry thanks to Katie Nolan's last gasp free. Following the reception, KCLR News spoke to Mu...

A parents’ group in Gowran says it’s facing ‘administrative stonewalling’ over ongoing school transport issues. Chairperson Brendan Hayes claims Bus Éireann has failed to follow through on commitments, leaving families without reliable bus services.

Following on from tributes on KCLR News for the late RTÉ broadcaster Michael Lyster, The KCLR Daily followed up with others who knew him from the world of sport and broadcasting ...

Gerard 'Chubby' Brennan's been paying tribute to the late Michael Lyster for KCLR News ...

On this morning's show, Shirley Lanigan answers all your gardening questions as the weather improves, Fionn Foley tells us about the upcoming production in the Watergate Theatre 'Tuesdays with Morrie' and Sean Manicle chats about Saddle Up for Down Syndrome Kilkenny taking place in April! Sharon Mannion chats about her gig tonight in Cleeres, Eimear Ní Bhraonáin and Sheila Downes tells us about Al...

The HSE’s new youth vaping and nicotine prevention campaign was formally launched at Presentation De La Salle College in Bagenalstown earlier today. This campaign, which is highlighting the risks of youth vaping and nicotine use, was launched by the HSE Tobacco Free Ireland Programme, Minister for Public Health, Well Being and the National Drugs Strategy Jennifer Murnane O’Connor TD (FG), along wi...

The HSE’s new youth vaping and nicotine prevention campaign was formally launched at Presentation De La Salle College in Bagenalstown earlier today. This campaign, which is highlighting the risks of youth vaping and nicotine use, was launched by the HSE Tobacco Free Ireland Programme, Minister for Public Health, Well Being and the National Drugs Strategy Jennifer Murnane O’Connor TD (FG), along wi...

The HSE’s new youth vaping and nicotine prevention campaign was formally launched at Presentation De La Salle College in Bagenalstown earlier today. This campaign, which is highlighting the risks of youth vaping and nicotine use, was launched by the HSE Tobacco Free Ireland Programme, Minister for Public Health, Well Being and the National Drugs Strategy Jennifer Murnane O’Connor TD (FG), along wi...

The HSE’s new youth vaping and nicotine prevention campaign was formally launched at Presentation De La Salle College in Bagenalstown earlier today. This campaign, which is highlighting the risks of youth vaping and nicotine use, was launched by the HSE Tobacco Free Ireland Programme, Minister for Public Health, Well Being and the National Drugs Strategy Jennifer Murnane O’Connor TD (FG), along wi...

A Kilkenny woman at the centre of a long-running planning dispute in County Meath says she feels a sense of relief as her home is demolished. Rosemary Murray says the 20-year legal battle has taken a huge toll on her family, who were evicted earlier this week. She spoke with Brian Redmond on The KCLR Daily earlier today.

Irish Independent journalist Amy Molloy spoke on The KCLR Daily from the scene of the demolition of a home in County Meath owned by a Kilkenny woman and her husband ... (Image and further footage: IrishIndependent.ie)

Night Nurse Josephine Kelly on Thursday's The KCLR Daily outlined the importance of the Irish Cancer Society's Daffodil Day which takes place today (Friday, 20th March)

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...

Robert Hall, who brilliantly led RTE's equestrian coverage for 37 years, was among the many admirers who assembled at Leighlinbridge to pay tribute to one of the greatest double acts in the history of National Hunt racing - Willie Mullins and Paul Townend. KCLR News spoke to Robert, along with County Councillors Michael Doran (FG), Andrea Dalton (FF) and some very happy locals at the homecoming fo...

Paul Townend eclipsed legendary jockey Pat Taaffe when claiming his fifth Cheltenham Gold Cup aboard Gaelic Warrior last week, to the delight of Irish punters. The Cork native (35) and Kilkenny resident also became the first rider to saddle the Gold Cup, Champion Hurdle (Lossiemouth) and Queen Mother Champion Chase (Il Etait Temps) victors at the same meeting, assuring himself a special place in N...

There was a carnival atmosphere in Leighlinbridge yesterday as the town welcomed home trainer Willie Mullins, wife Jackie and his Closutton team, including his top jockey Paul Townend, who has now saddled a record breaking five Cheltenham Gold Cup winners. Willie, who is the most successful trainer in Cheltenham history with an incredible 121 winners, won his fifth Gold Cup last week with Gaelic W...

Just Cover will operate from the South East Technological University Corporate Services building. The investment is expected to generate valuable operational support and IT opportunities for SETU graduates and the wider region. Chief Operations Officer with SETU says the creation of jobs is great for the locality as he told KCLR News' Martin Quilty.

Aaron Brennan is a director with Just Cover a travel insurance company who has set up its European hub at SETU in Carlow. He spoke to KCLR News' Martin Quilty at their launch this morning.

InsurEvo, a leading British insurance company, is expected to create 22 jobs at its new EU hub in Carlow, . supporting both its business activities and European growth through JustCover, InsurEvo's leading travel insurance brand. Linda Davis is head of operations and she spoke to KCLR News' Martin Quilty at the launch.

World renowned and County Kilkenny based singer/songwriter Mick Hanly's being paying tribute to the late Dolores Keane ...

As family and friends prepare to say final goodbyes to the late John Kerry Keane today, former Kilkenny People employee and colleague John/Seán Keane (no relation) paid tribute to him on The KCLR Daily ...

County Carlow Councillor Michael Doran has been telling KCLR News' Edwina Grace that excitement's building in his home village of Leighlinbridge as it prepares to welcome home local heroes from Cheltenham ...