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Tom Holden's mother-in-law found her Graignamanagh home under water yesterday - he spoke of the experience on The KCLR Daily ...

While in Graignamanagh this morning, KCLR News' Dermot Keyes has been catching up with Inistioge resident Mijke Jansen who works at Barrow Valley Activities Hub in Graig ...

KCLR News' Martin Quilty's in Tullow this morning finding out how the area fared during Storm Chandra ...

KCLR News has been hearing of the great work carried out by students of Duiske College in Graignamanagh who've been helping those worst hit by Storm Chandra's flooding ...

KCLR News' Dermot Keyes has been hearing from Dr Noirin Burke of the Irish Marine Institute ...

Head of Marketing at the third level facility Nerilie Duffey has been outlining details for KCLR News' Martin Quilty ...

Alan O'Reilly of Carlow Weather sums up the situation this Wednesday morning ...

KCLR News' Edwina Grace has been catching up with Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere re the impact of flooding locally ...

Kilkenny man Fr Jim Greene's been working in Africa for many years and was former executive director with Solidarity with South Sudan (see their image of him attached). He's been home helping out in the Callan area in recent times but departs in the early hours of tomorrow morning for Nairobi - before that he joined our Brian Redmond on The KCLR Daily to chat about that, the state of the Catholic Church in Ireland and more ...

CEO of Carlow County Council Coilin O'Reilly's been updating KCLR News' Edwina Grace on weather related incidents his team's been working on ...

Local forecaster Alan O'Reilly has the latest on Storm Chandra in Carlow, Kilkenny & surrounds ...

KCLR NEWS: Linda Halligan discusses Quench Cafe's 15 years in business (JAN 26, 2026) by KCLR96FM

The Saturday Show with Edward Hayden on Saturday 17th January 2026 by KCLR96FM

The KCLR Daily: 80 year old Dave Dowling discusses his upcoming parachute jump (Jan 23, 2026) by KCLR96FM

Cllr Michael McCarthy has been updating KCLR News's Dermot Keyes ...

Cllr Andy Gladney's advising caution of comment as colleagues prepare to represent Carlow at New York's St Patrick's Day festivities ...

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 ...

KCLR NEWS: John McGuinness discusses letters carers received from revenue (Jan 21st, 2026) by KCLR96FM

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 ...