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Kilkenny Lion and local auctioneer George Candler told The Farm Show last night of some fundraising he's involved in that could use your help ...

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 show by emailing [email protected]. This show was first broadcast on Thursday, January 22nd, 2026

Minister of State Charlie McConalogue is in our locality later today to advise sports club representatives across Carlow and Kilkenny how they can avail of key funds as Deputy John McGuinness outlines ...

As rain continues to fall, all eyes are on Gowran Park which is set to host one of it's biggest events, Thyestes Day, tomorrow. Manager Eddie Scally has more ...

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As Carlow prepares for the Entente Florale later this year, there was dismay to see Gala Hutton's stunning town mural defaced in recent days . Mayor Paul Doogue has been reacting to that for KCLR News ...

Cllr Jim Deane's been querying why some council homes appear vacant despite rents being paid ...

The speed limit on a stretch of the N80 in Carlow was reduced from 100km/h to 80 in December but has it had the desired effect? KCLR News' Martin Quilty has been hearing from Cllr John Cassin ...

Leas Ceann Comhairle and Carlow Kilkenny FF TD John McGuinness has been outlining the impact of the latest funding for SETU ...

On this mornings show, Shirley Lanigan answers all your gardening questions, Mark Craddock chats about the upcoming 80th Anniversary Dinner in the Seven Oaks in Carlow and Eddie Scally shares the excitement for Goffs Thyestes Chase Day at Gowran Park coming Thursday 22nd January. The Meaningful Muinteoir Bernie Woods chats about her recently published poetry collection 'Meaningful Mindful Poetry', encouraging children to explore mindfulness. Manager of Cois Nore Mary Dolan and services coordinator Mary Doheny tells us about the upcoming 5k for Brigids Day and Johnny Brady chats about 'Take It To The Limit' - a celebration of the Eagles in Hotel Kilkenny this April.

50 years on the go and The Boomtown Rats are back in Kilkenny on the 31st of January. Band member Pete Briquette has been chatting with our Brian Redmond on The KCLR Daily ...

Our Brian Redmond was joined by the owner of the Central Take Away in Thomastown which last night confirmed it's to close at the end of February after 45 years in business ...

Ballycallan Community Centre's hosting a timber auction this Sunday - Podge Dunphy has this invite ...

Deputy Peter Chap Cleere's been telling KCLR News of an information meeting next Thursday about funding available for sports clubs ...

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 show by emailing [email protected]. This show was first broadcast on Thursday, January 15th, 2026

THE KCLR DAILY: Lotto comms Sarah Orr discusses Kilkenny man's recent scoop (15th JAN, 2026) by KCLR96FM

Three time All Ireland winner and All Star Grace Walsh from Tullaroan in Kilkenny is to be featured in TG4's 24th series of Laochra Gael. At its launch, she spoke to Rachel Sheehan ...

Councillor Eugene McGuinness has been highlighting issues regarding motorists using The Butts estate in Kilkenny city as a shortcut to avoid traffic ...

Ceol Anocht : #744 – 10/1/2026 – David Bowie Special by KCLR96FM

Kilkenny County Council has proposed an enhancement of St Mary's Lane in the city centre, a busy pedestrian route which links High Street to Rose Inn Street and Kieran Street. The renewal of the pavement would account for local drainage systems, boundary treatments, street furniture, public lighting and feature lighting. Soft and hard landscaping works are also included in the proposal, which would serve to improve the outdoor amenity space around the Medieval Mile Museum. This take existing hardstanding and gravelled areas into account, along with historic and modern paving and burial grounds which contain historic headstones and carved tombs. A serviced caf´é kiosk would also be installed just off the laneway, along with what the Council describes as "the pedestrian gate adjacent to the Tholsel". Prior to a public consultation session which Kilkenny County Council held at the River Court Hotel on Friday, January 12th, KCLR's Dermot Keyes sought the views of local traders and pedestrians about the future of St Mary's Lane.

Cllr Seán Ó hArgáin has been speaking to KCLR News' Dermot Keyes following Friday's municipal district meeting where an update was given to two housing developments ...

On this mornings show, Shirley Lanigan shares some tips on water logged plants, Ita Morrissey tells us about 'Commotions in Motions', bringing together women to create an original dance piece over 6 weeks, Orla Fallon and Bride de Roiste chat about an Irish event coming up in Carlow this month. Matt O'Keefe speaks about the controversial Mercosur deal, Aidan Gately shares tips to reset your home for January and Cáit Mackey Maher of Yellow Deer Designs has good news as she showcases her crafts at the RDS.

The KCLR Daily: Carlow actor Michael O'Mara discusses his role in Knight of Seven Kingdoms' (9th, Jan, 2026) by KCLR96FM

Fianna Fáil TD John McGuinness and Fine Gael Cllr David Fitzgerald have been discussing the latest re the Mercosur trade deal on The KCLR Daily with Brian Redmond ...

Kotrina's been detailing what happened as she and her partner with their young child walked two family pets along Athy Road in Carlow town on Wednesday ...

The Irish Government will not support the EU's Mercosur trade deal with South America, with Tánasite Simon Harris in touch with The KCLR Daily yesterday (Thursday, 8th Jan) to confirm the coalition's position. However, given the supportive noises made by Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni about the deal earlier this week, it would now be a huge surprise if the agreement failed to reach the qualified majority of Member State votes required to rubber stamp a deal that's been 25 years in the making. Shortly after we heard from Simon Harris, KCLR's Dermot Keyes made the short trip to Kilkenny Mart at Cillín Hill to get the views of local farmers and Mart CEO Michael Lynch about both Mercosur and general farming life, and this package kicks off with Dermot in conversation with Michael Lynch.

Cllr Ger Frisby's been outlining details of the next public meeting taking place to discuss the proposed windfarm in south Kilkenny ...

Senior Engineer with Kilkenny County Council Frank Stafford's been outlining to KCLR News' Martin Quilty the plans for St Mary's Lane in the city and a public consultation about that which takes place this (Friday) evening ...

Matt O'Keeffe in conversation with Patrick Donohoe, CEO of Animal Health Ireland , who confirmed that the final steps to eradicate BVD from the Irish herd are now in progress. An edited version was heard on the KCLR Farm Show on 8/1/2026

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 show by emailing [email protected]. This show was first broadcast on Thursday, January 8th, 2026

KCLR News: Sgt Eddie Brennan appeals for witnesses to a burglary in Stoneyford (8th Jan, 2026) by KCLR96FM

Road safety has become a major area of public debate once again following a year in which 190 people died on Irish roads following 179 fatal road collisions. During the past hectic holiday month, 18 drink and drug driving offences were detected by Kilkenny Gardaí alone, which suggests that the plea for greater driver responsibility is sadly falling on many deaf ears. As part of the road safety remedy that's set to be rolled out locally, a new and free car parking site for those carpooling for work will be piloted on a site in either Carlow or Kilkenny adjacent to the M9, as local TD Peter 'Chap' Cleere told KCLR earlier this week. With both this development and driver behaviour in mind, KCLR's Dermot Keyes sought out the views of motorists at the busy Paulstown Service Area, just off Exit 7 at the M9, where his first interviewee was Peter Fowler, a well-known County Kilkenny-based caterer.

A year into life in Leinster House, Carlow/Kilkenny Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere (FF) believes the ´Dail can perform its business more efficiently. He told KCLR News about how he hopes he can play his part in enhancing how the lower chamber of the Oireachtas works.

Carlow Kilkenny FG TD Catherine Callaghan shares her view on the Irish stance re the Mercosur deal ...

An Tánaiste Simon Harris has issued the following statement to KCLR ...

The IFA's south Leinster Chair Paul O'Brien's been reacting to the news that Ireland will now not support the Mercusor deal ...

Cllr Michael Doran is the Chair of Carlow's new Local Community Safety Partnership and has been updating KCLR News' Martin Quilty on a number of topics due to come before the grouping's next meeting ...

The Irish Farmers Journal has today broken the news that a quantity of Brazilian beef treated with a banned carcinogenic hormone entered the Irish food chain last year. Report author and Beef Editor Adam Woods with local farmer James joined our Brian Redmond on The KCLR Daily ..

The Kilkenny woman who heads up Macra, Josephine O'Neill, has been outlining her concerns re the planned Mercusor deal ...

Carlow Kilkenny Sinn Féin TD Natasha Newsome Drennan has been discussing the Mercusor deal with Brian Redmond on The KCLR Daily ...

Dr Dearbhaile Collins grew up in Kilkenny and now is one of the country's best regarded cancer care clinicians. She'll feature in a new six-part series which kicks off on RTÉ tonight called 'Any Given Day: Cork University Hospital' and joined our Brian Redmond on The KCLR Daily to discuss that ...

Motorists carpooling who leave their vehicles parked up off M9 junctions through Carlow and Kilkenny look set to be offered a free solution as Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere's been outlining for KCLR News' Dermot Keyes ...

Waterford Kilkenny Divisional Roads Policing Inspector Paul Donohoe has been reacting to the most recent detections of those suspected to have been driving while under the influence of drink and or drugs ...

A local TD has described Mary White as a formidable woman, very interested in politics who wanted to influence the direction of the country. John McGuinness was paying tribute to the former Senator who passed away at the age of 81 on Sunday. He spoke with Brian Redmond on The KCLR Daily

A heating issue at a local residence for adults with intellectual disabilities took four days to resolve during the festive break. A full repair at the Damara Centre, operated by Aurora at St Patrick's Centre in Kilkenny, was delayed by the inability to source an specialist engineer on December 27th. An interim solution supplemented the heating system before the matter was fully resolved on New Year's Eve. Speaking to Brian Redmond on the KCLR Daily, Sarah, a mother of one of the Damara residents, hopes that lessons will be learned from the issue.

KCLR NEWS: Maurice Shorthall discusses information event today on property proposal for Castlecomer (Jan 6th, 2026) by KCLR96FM

There are many titles tied to today's date of 6th Jan, but whatever you call it are you marking it? KCLR News' Dermot Keyes has been out on local streets finding out ...

Cllr Ben Ward's been outlining to KCLR News' Martin Quilty how paperwork & redtape is holding up essential plans ...

Tom Britton of Marble City Travel in Kilkenny's been telling KCLR News' Edwina Grace of taking over TOp Class Travel in Carlow ...

Figures from the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) show a sharp rise in work related fatalities last year. Provisional data from the HSA indicate that 58 people died up from 36 the previous year an increase of more than 60%. CEO Mark Cullen spoke to KCLR News' Martin Quilty