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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 ...

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)