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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...

James Stephens' Army Barracks in Kilkenny held a Family Open Day today. The event provided the public with an opportunity to meet soldiers and to check out the vehicles and equipment at the disposal of 3 Infantry Battalion. KCLR News' Martin Quilty spoke to some of those that attended as well as members of the Defence Forces.

Garda Andy Neil's been telling KCLR News' Martin Quilty of yesterday's operation targeting distracted driving in Kilkenny city and surrounds ...

Bishop of Kildare and Leighlin Denis Nulty's been outlining the 'sadness across Carlow' following Sunday's crash that left two Carlow teenagers dead and four others from the county in hospital ...

A significant increase in reported minor assaults while a smaller hike in reported assaults causing harm were among the headline figures disclosed at the August meeting of Kilkenny’s Local Community Safety Partnership (KLCSP). The figures, presented by Superintendent Sean O’Meara, are based on operational crime data extracted from An Garda Síochána’s PULSE system, which assist the force’s operatio...

KCLR News: Cllr Willie Quinn speaks on TikTok's responsibility to remove videos promoting reckless driving. by KCLR96FM

Carlow Mayor Ken Murnane & Linda Kenny of Carlow Camogie have been outlining the outpouring of support for the family members hospitalised following Sunday's early morning crash on the M9 ...

The Rose of Tralee Festival is in full swing, and the Rosebuds are making sure there’s plenty of fun along the way. Among them is eight-year-old Allie Farrell from Kilkenny. She spoke to KCLR News' Martin Quilty about her experience of the festival.

Fine Gael TD for Carlow Kilkenny Catherine Callaghan has been outlining discussions that have been taking place re the costings of Friedreich's Ataxia drug Skyclarys ...

Kilkenny Architectural Salvage & Antiques Ltd will feature on TV tonight from 9pm following a visit by comedian, actor & writer Johnny Vegas for his series on antiques. The KCLR Daily heard more from one of the key locals involved ...

KCLR News' Martin Quilty's been catching up with Carlow County Council's Community Climate Action Officer Jenny Collier with regards to the Local Environmental Action Fund ...

On this mornings show, our resident gardening expert Shirley Lanigan answers all your questions, artist Kathryn Ashill tells us about her exhibition for Kilkenny Arts Fest, Jessica Heffernan Marketing and Assistant Manager City Square Shopping Centre Waterford chats about some family fun events coming up and Darragh tells us about the upcoming Feile Vegan.  Tracey Millea and Fiona Quilty chat abou...

There is shock around Kilkenny chamber today. CEO John Hurley has decided to step down from his position after 12 years at the helm. He will officially vacate the role on September 7th. Mr Hurley made the decision to to pursue new opportunities. He spoke with our reporter Martin Quilty about his decision and his time as CEO of Kilkenny Chamber.

With National Heritage Week set to unfold tomorrow, Carlow and Kilkenny county councils' Heritage Officers Eoin Sullivan and Regina Fitzpatrick joined our Brian Redmond in studio for The KCLR Daily ...

Founder and director of the National Reptile Zoo in Kilkenny city James Hennessy has been telling more of the new arrivals ...

The KCLR Daily's been catching up with Carlow Councillor Willie Quinn as final preparations are underway for tomorrow's Borris Fair ...

Tomorrow sees a special celebration of the achievements of horse Hewick - trainer John 'Shark' Hanlon's been telling The KCLR Daily of the huge interest in this and in Hewick ...

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...

Representatives of Net Zero Energy, the company seeking to develop a 2 billion Euro long duration energy storage facility near Rathoe, held a seven-hour community information session in the Carlow village yesterday (Wednesday, 12th August) Gillian Dee, who is a member of the Rathoe Community Group, said the community was not opposed to renewable energy but was fearful of the unproven technology th...

Following last night's ratification of the senior hurling management team, KCLR News' Edwina Grace has been catching up with Kilkenny GAA County Board Chair PJ Kenny ...

Kilkenny woman Emily Felix has been reacting to the HSE Drugs Group's recommendation for the State to not fund medication Skyclarys for those living with Friedreich's Ataxia ...

Every August the town of Tralee comes alive with mucic and colour as 32 young women from across Ireland and the World are all hoping to be crowned the International Rose Of Tralee. Yesterday on Day 3 of the Roses tour the roses along with the 2025 Rose of Tralee Katelyn Cummins stopped off in Kilkenny where they were shown some of the wonderful sights before enjoying some beverages. Our reporter M...

Carlow Cllr Paul Doogue has been outlining the need for a permanent base for several community groups which are due out of their current home by the end of this month ...

The Rose of Tralee tour bus stops off in Kilkenny this afternoon and en route The KCLR Daily linked up to some of those onboard ... (image: Rose of Tralee Insta)

RTÉ Investigates has reported that Carlow County Council has lost ownership of two council houses in a legal dispute with a local resident concerning adverse possession/squatter's rights. The team's Journalist Conn Corrigan and local authority CEO Coilín O'Reilly spoke to our Brian Redmond on The KCLR Daily ...