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A special flag featured in the KCLR studios as part of a conversation between George Fonsie Mealy and our Brian Redmond a few weeks ago on The KCLR Daily. It's caught the attention of national news since with a number of individuals and groups calling for the State to take ownership of it - as the auction prepares to take place today, George had an update ...

Carlow Councillor Fergal Browne recently proposed recommendations be made around how chains of office are worn - he outlined why to KCLR News' Martin Quilty ...

The Ferrymountgarrett Bridge, or Ferry Bridge, which links Kilkenny and Wexford across the River Barrow just north of New Ross closes at 8am this (Wednesday) morning to allow major rehabilitation works take place. Director of Services at Kilkenny County Council Mary Mulholland knows the area well and says the closure to August is necessary ...

Richie Mulrooney has been part of the education system for almost 40 years. During that time he has served as principal of Clara National School. On the 31st August he will officially retire from the role and he recently spoke to KCLR News' Martin Quilty about that decision.

KCLR News' Dermot Keyes spoke with Minister Dara Calleary as he wound down his visit to Urlingford and Johnstown last evening ...

Yesterday, Minister Dara Calleary was in Johnstown to cut the ribbon on the revamped community centre there - KCLR News' Dermot Keyes spoke to some of the people there to find out what it means to them ...

As Dublin Simon, Depaul, Crosscare and the Peter McVerry Trust urge Housing Minister James Browne to 'press pause' on the new housing bill, Noel Sherry of The Good Shepherd Centre locally sums up some of his concerns;

KCLR News' Dermot Keyes spoke with some people of Urlingford, beginning with Town Team Chair Dympna Hayes ...

With Carlow and Kilkenny under a Status Yellow High Temperature warning from midday today to Friday morning, Niall Dollard of Kilkenny Weather's been speaking with KCLR News' Martin Quilty ...

Labour Councillor Sean O'hArgáin says the resignation of UK Prime Minister is a “sad but unsurprising” development. He spoke with KCLR News' Martin Quilty.

Minister Dara Calleary is due in Urlingford and Johnstown today to officially open two reveamped community centre - chair of Kilkenny County Council Mary Hilda Cavanagh says it's a proud day for her ...

Head of Economic Development with Carlow County Council Kieran Comerford's been telling KCLR News' Dermot Keyes of the local authority's sponsorship of the DanceSport All Ireland Championships which take place at the Woodford Dolmen Hotel today ...

Kilkenny woman Breda Heary is a foster parent and was also fostered as a child - she told her story to our Edward Hayden on The Saturday Show as part of National Fostering Awareness Month ...

Freddie Farrell outlines festivities due to roll out today and tomorrow in one north Kilkenny village in aid of three well-known charities ...

Trish Boyce has been telling Edward Hayden of her impending absail from the roof in Croke Park on the 10th of July in aid of St Damian's Ward at Beaumont Hospital which supports kidney patients ...

Leas Ceann Comhairle and Carlow Kilkenny TD John McGuinness has been updating KCLR News' Martin Quilty following a meeting he had with Vintner Federation of Ireland CEO and fellow Kilkenny city native Pat Crotty ...

As part of Kilkenny City’s 6 After 6 Summer Series, Butler House and Gardens is hosting a Summer Evening Garden Tour and Cream Tea, with the next tour taking place on Thursday, July 2nd at 6pm. Head Gardener Tommy Falsey leads the tour of the Georgian Walled Garden, during which he'll talk about the history of the house, its connection to Kilkenny Castle and the evolution of the garden, which was...

Kilkenny arts festival launched their full programme of events for 2026 at the Pembroke Hotel on Wednesday evening. KCLR News' Martin Quilty was there and spoke to those involved.

Independent Councillor Charlie Murphy was again selected as the Cathaoirleach of the Tullow Municipal District for the year ahead at last night's AGM for the electoral area and one of his first duties was to join our Brian Redmond on The KCLR Daily, live from Tullow Mart ...

Housing Minister James Browne was on hand to see the work that's gone into new housing development An Tobar in Freshford and KCLR News' Dermot Keyes spoke to him there, beginning by asking what the Minister thought of the new homes ...

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...

Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport Patrick O'Donovan has marked the completion of rural broadband rollout in Kilkenny. Speaking at Kilkenny Castle the Minister said Kilkenny is the first county fully connected under the National Broadband Plan. He spoke to KCLR News' Martin Quilty

KCLR News' Martin Quilty was at Abbey Community College in Ferrybank to hear from the design team and locals about the draft masterplan for the Clover Centre Community Park.

What does the latest announcement from Tirlán mean? Our Agri Correspondent Matt O'Keeffe's been breaking things down for KCLR News' Martin Quilty ...

There was early morning excitement in Graiguecullen as Lidl Ireland opened its newest store - Carlow Mayor Paul Doogue has more ...