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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.

Mayor of Carlow, Cllr Paul Doogue (FG) was on hand to cut the ribbon when officially opening the new Mr Price store at the Carlow Shopping Centre this (Thursday) afternoon. Having cut the ribbon, Mayor Doogue spoke to KCLR's Dermot Keyes about the latest retail vote of confidence for Carlow's town centre.

Sean Caven is Manager of Mr Price's newest store, which opened this (Thursday) afternoon at the Carlow Shopping Centre. Shortly after welcoming the first intake of excited customers, Sean spoke to Dermot Keyes of KCLR News on a big day for the fully-owned Irish retailer.

The biggest ever Mr Price store opened its doors at the Carlow Shopping Centre this (Thursday) afternoon. With 35 staff, the store will provide a welcome boost to the area, breathing new life into a previously vacant retail unit at a time when many retailers are scaling back. Dermot Keyes of KCLR News popped along to today's opening and got the views of many satisfied Mr Price customers.

CEO of The Good Shepherd Centre Noel Sherry has plenty to say re last night's Dáil vote on the Residential Tenancies Bill as he outlined for KCLR News' Edwina Grace ...

A significant boost for Carlow’s green economy is on the horizon, as a local solar energy company has unveiled plans to invest €20 million over the next two years. Sun Arc said the expansion will generate 50 new skilled jobs, increasing its workforce from 30 employees to more than double its current size. Managing Director Pat Thompson caught up with KCLR News' Martin Quilty to find out more about...

Minister of State Jennifer Murnane O'Connor has some good news to share for one County Carlow community as she outlined to KCLR News' Martin Quilty ...

Carlow Kilkenny TD Peter 'Chap' Cleere's had confirmation that St Luke's General Hospital's carparking facility yielded €1.2million in fees in the past three years, prompting him to call for the cost to be reduced as he outlined to KCLR News' Dermot Keyes ...

A documentary capturing the experiences of a Carlow-based aphasia support group will be screened at the VISUAL Arts Centre on Sunday, April 26th. The film will feature the 12 members of 'Talking Heads', each of whom is living with aphasia, an acquired language disorder which affects approximately a third of all stroke survivors. Group founder Paul Flinter and his wife Trish Doyle addressed Carlow...

Following the death of popular publican Paddy Brennan of Paddy's Country Pub, fellow Kilkenny publican Anthony Morrison paid tribute on The KCLR Daily ...

Carlow Kilkenny TD John McGuinness says action's needed now to help the Glenmore native Seamus Culleton who's been detained by ICE in Texas since last September ...