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St Canice’s Cathedral in Kilkenny has introduced its new accessible audio guides, marking an important step toward enhancing the visitor experience and inclusion at one of the country's most prominent heritage sites. The project was funded by the Heritage Council of Ireland under the Community Heritage Grant Scheme (2025) to help the general public engage more meaningfully with heritage sites acro...

On this mornings show, Shirley Lanigan chats about snowdrops and daffodils, award winning Irish art business owner Sandra Blanchfield tells us about her upcoming beginner art classes, Mary Meaney from Kilcumney Players drama group chats about some upcoming performances and Mary Brennan tells us about upcoming play 'Matches and Old Flames'. Actress and podcaster Norma Sheehan talks about her new po...

At a special meeting held on Thursday (19th Februrary), Kilkenny County Council recommended the refusal of Manogate Ltd's planning application to develop 10 wind turbines and associated works. However, the story is far from over, as the ultimate decision will rest with An Coimisiun Pleanala, with their adjudication expected in June or July of this year. Speaking to KCLR News, local Councillor Jenn...

At a special meeting held on Thursday (19th Februrary), Kilkenny County Council recommended the refusal of Manogate Ltd's planning application to develop 10 wind turbines and associated works. However, the ultimate decision will rest with An Coimisiun Pleanala come June or July of this year. Speaking to KCLR News, local Councillor Ger Frisby outlined why he felt the Council had reached such a conc...

Heatmerchants/Tubs and Tiles officially unveiled their flagship store on the Hebron Road yesterday afternoon. Branch Manager Joe Glynn spoke to KCLR News' Martin Quilty.

At a special public meeting held at County Hall yesterday (19th February), Kilkenny County Council recommended refusal for the proposed development of 10 wind turbines at Ballyfasy near Mullinavat, citing insufficient information in the application submitted by Manogate Ltd. The recommendations made in the Chief Executive's Report were welcomed by the elected members, with Cllr Tomas Breathnach pr...

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...

Carlow Councillor John Pender's been chatting with KCLR News' Dermot Keyes re the N80's speed reduction ...

Minister James Lawless joined Brian Redmond in studio this morning on The KCLR Daily to discuss the Further Education Training campus at Joinersfolly in Kilkenny City. Minister Lawless outlined the latest developments in the project.

Cllr Joe Lyons has been reacting to yesterday's roads funding which includes significant sum for Callan ...

South Kilkenny Councillor Pat Dunphy's been reacting to yesterday's funding announcement which included provisions for the N24 ...

Dick Murphy of the N25 Road Safety Group has been reacting to the funds due to the stretch ...

KCLR News' Dermot Keyes has been catching up with Divisional Roads Policing Inspector Paul Donohoe after yesterday's road safety campaign in south Kilkenny ...

At February's Plenary Meeting of Kilkenny County Council, what could be viewed as an anomaly in the planning process was raised by South Kilkenny Labour Councillor Tomas Breathnach. It was a particularly timely intervention given that a special meeting will be held at County Hall on Thursday afternoon (19th February) regarding Manogate Ltd's application to develop a windfarm at Ballyfasy, just out...

Divisional Roads Policing Inspector Paul Donohoe's leading a road safety campaign along the south Kilkenny / Waterford border - KCLR News' Martin Quilty's with him ...

Following yesterday's court appeal by a former partner of MEP Kathleen Funchion, she with Naoimh Murphy of Amber joined our Brian Redmond in studio for The KCLR Daily ...

Chef Edward Hayden who presents KCLR's The Saturday Show has been sharing his pancake tips for today's Shrove Tuesday with KCLR News' Martin Quilty ...

Deputy John McGuinness has been speaking with KCLR News' Martin Quilty re the latest search operation launched yesterday by those investigating the disappearance and murder of Kilkenny woman JoJo Dullard and Deirdre Jacob from Kildare, both of whom went missing three years apart in the 1990s ...

Gardai are searching an area of land in County Wicklow in relation to the disappearances of Jo Jo Dullard and Deirdre Jacob. Family friend Fr. Willie Purcell spoke to KCLR News' Martin Quilty about the search.

Local Aontú spokesperson Gary O'Neill has been outlining to KCLR News' Stephen Byrne some road funding concerns impacting those in Ferrybank on the Kilkenny / Waterford border ...

On this mornings show, Shirley Lanigan sharing her thoughts on roses, Carmel Doyle CEO Oesophageal Cancer Fund chats about her work, Michelle Harding from Pauls of Kilkenny shares some fashion trends and Niamh Sheehy tells us about the next Macra event.  John Kelly Executive Head Chef at Mount Juliet Estate chats about their popular dishes and some fantastic awards, The Fabulous Pharmacist Laura D...

St Clare's Hospitality Kitchen is in a 'comfortable' funding position following the success of its second Out Run Hunger event. Last night the Graiguecullen premises hosted a reception to present representatives of businesses, organisations and services with certs in thanks for the support they gave to the fundraiser. KCLR News' Edwina Grace was there ...

With Valentine's Day set to take place, Grow Mental Health is asking you to show Big Love for those in your life who help get you through. Former South East Manager, now based in the Mid West, Mary Purcell with Ballyhale powerhouse Mary Harrington joined KCLR News' Edwina Grace for a chat ...

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...

It's a very busy week at Presentation Secondary School in Kilkenny City. Yesterday morning (Wednesday, February 11th), the school hosted 37 exhibitors showcasing a range of careers - with KCLR proudly among them, promoting broadcasting and journalism. Dermot Keyes from the KCLR Newsroom was there for us and he filed the following report on a very productive morning in Loughboy.