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With Aiken Promotions firmly behind Katie Taylor's Croke Park date, Peter Aiken spoke to KCLR News' Edwina Grace - she also asked him about future music offerings at the Kilkenny GAA HQ ...

When Katie Taylor stopped off at KCLR over the weekend, following her interview with Oisin Langan live on KCLR Sport, she had a quick message for her fans across Carlow and Kilkenny while speaking with KCLR NEws' Edwina Grace ...

Over 500 plants and 40 varieties will be available at Rothe House's annual garden plant sale, which takes place tomorrow, Saturday (June 6th) from 11am through to 4pm. Visitors will have free access to the garden from New Building Lane, where those with green fingers are set to be spoiled for choice. Mary Ann Vaughan, the Visitor Experience Supervisor at Rothe House is looking forward to a lively...

Councillor Ger Frisby (FF) was elected as Chairperson of the Piltown Municipal District at this week's AGM, which took place at Ferrybank Library's Meeting Room. Following his election, the Slieverue man spoke to KCLR News' Dermot Keyes about some of the pressing matters facing South Kilkenny, including the opening of a further section of the South East Greenway, speed limit signage on the N25 and...

Councillor Deirdre Cullen (FF) was elected as Chairperson of the Callan-Thomastown Municipal District at this week's AGM, which was held at Kilkenny County Council's Offices in Callan. Following her election, Cllr Cullen spoke to KCLR News' Dermot Keyes about her hopes for a year of significant delivery for the district, particularly when it comes to road safety.

Cruinniú na nÓg is the national day of free creativity for children and young people under 18 and is an initiative of the Creative Ireland Programme’s Creative Youth Plan. It takes place tomorrow (Saturday, 6th June) with events being held nationwide, including Kilkenny's Butler Gallery where, children's theatre group Trickster and the pupils of St John's National School will stage a live public p...

About 100 classic cars are set to roll through Carlow and Kilkenny this Friday and Saturday (5th & 6th June) as part of the Retro Cannonball - The KCLR Daily found out more on Thursday's show ...

Last Friday (29th May) KCLR News issued an appeal for witnesses to an incident in the Freshford area of north Kilkenny which had happened earlier in the day, Garda Robert Rasmussen reiterated the appeal and outlined further information for KCLR News' Edwina Grace ...

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...

The Junior and Leaving Certificate Exams are well underway, with over 147,000 candidates sitting the papers throughout the State. Abbey Community College in Ferrybank draws in students from across South Kilkenny (Ferrybank, Mooncoin, Kilmacow, Glenmore, Mullinavat) and Waterford City and has 350 students sitting the exams in over 40 centres between now and June 23rd. KCLR News' Dermot Keyes spoke...

Anne Williamson has been telling The KCLR Daily of the win for local film 'Bridget' at the IndieX film festival in the United States ...

Garda Robert Rasmussen has an appeal for information on a recent burglary in the Bennekerry area of Carlow ...

Tánaiste Simon Harris on new guidelines for access to cash in local communities ...

Chair of Kilkenny GAA County Board PJ Kenny met with Derek Lyng last night as he outlined for KCLR News' Edwina Grace ...

Grace Rinehart Macrae has been telling KCLR News Dermot Keyes of the Medieval Mile Museum's Six After 6 offering

Following the sudden death of well-regarded Carlow County Museum Curator Dermot Mulligan, CEO of Carlow County Council Coilín O'Reilly's been paying tribute ...

Supt Anthony Farrell is appealing for witnesses to a 'serious injury' collision involving three vehicles in county Carlow yesterday ...

Presented by Paul Smyth, The Garden Show is brought To You By: Arboretum Home and Garden Heaven Transform your garden with our unbeatable range of plants, trees, tools and garden accessories. This programme was first broadcast on 2/6/2026

Killian Tallis is among the friendly and welcoming team working at Oxfam Ireland’s store on Kilkenny’s High Street. “I absolutely love it,” said Killian, who has been volunteering with Oxfam in Kilkenny for the past three years. “I love working here, I love talking to people, I love having lots of conversations and I just love the atmosphere here. I’ve gained a lot of retail and customer experienc...

County Carlow Councillor Will Paton's been telling KCLR News' Stephen Byrne he's disappointed with changes to plans to deliver social housing at one Tullow development ...

Local Labour Councillor Seán Ó hArgáin is the latest to pay tribute to the late Jim Treacy ...

Two tech companies born in the Carlow and Kilkenny area have united - BITS' Gavin Dixon's been telling KCLR News' Edwina Grace of the future for his team with the crew from Stryve ...

KCLR News hears all about All to Play For from Fergus Ó Conchúir ...

Sarah Dermody is Chair of Mullinavat Matters, which was established in 2022 to advocate for the local community and to help drive initiatives which will enhance life in the South Kilkenny village. Sarah spoke to Dermot Keyes of KCLR News about the most pressing matters facing the community, which issues demand the most immediate attention and why she returned to the place where she grew up.

David Sinnott is Chief Executive of the Port of Waterford, the Piltown Municipal District's primary economic driver. The vast Belview campus has grown into a facility of regional and national significance and is set for further growth in the immediate to medium term. David Sinnott spoke to KCLR's Dermot Keyes about Port's expansion plans and what these works will mean for its long term future.