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THE KCLR DAILY: Franklin Bermudez from Venezuela and living in Carlow reacts to ousted President Maduro (05/01/2026) by KCLR96FM

Tomás Jackman has been telling KCLR News' Edwina Grace of discovering two Home & Away stars in the audience at his regular Acousticats gig with Dermot Cullen in Kyteler's Inn, Kilkenny this weekend ...

On this mornings show, Shirley Lanigan chats about the frosty mornings, Fr Willie Purcell shares a prayer for the New Year, Executive Head Chef at the Step House Hotel in Borris tells us about their upcoming wedding showcase this month. Mags Bowen sharing some tips on how to start the New Year in your own way, Davy Jones from Davy Jones Fitness helps us kick off the new year with healthy habits, and Trisha Norton tells us about curating wellness and emotional intelligence.

Network Ireland Kilkenny has announced the appointment of Lucie Dowling as its President for 2026. Lucie, who is People and Culture Director with the Pembroke Hotel and Mint Medispa, is a well-known figure in the local business community. She's also a passionate advocate for animal welfare and volunteers with Kilkenny SPCA. Lucie spoke to Dermot Keyes about the exciting year that lies ahead.

A call has been made for lights to be erected at Carlow Town Park. Mayor Paul Doogue has been raising the lack of lighting in the park at the December Monthly meeting where he got support from fellow councillors to install new lights. He spoke with KCLR News' Martin Quilty.

Freddie Farrell is one of the organisers behind the New Year's Eve Light up the Night Truck & Tractor Run which takes place each year to raise awareness of suicide prevention and he joined Una Ní Mhaoldhomhnaigh on KCLR today as final preparations are underway for their event this Wednesday ...

On this mornings show, we chat with Faith Amond about New Years outfits, Niamh Sheehy tell us about Sing in the New Year taking place in St.Marys Cathedral this new years eve and Ann Neary looks back on an eventful year of cooking.

Yulefest concluded in Kilkenny last night with a spectacular fireworks show, which drew over 3,000 people to the Castle Park. And festival organisers have revealed that over 100,000 visitors flocked to the city during the event, which kicked off on November 29th. Popular attractions at this year's Yulefest included the light display at the Rose Garden, Luxmuralis and St Canice's Cathedral and the Made by Kilkenny craft and design pop-up, which relocated to the Bank House to great acclaim. Speaking to KCLR News, Festival Manager Marian Flannery spoke of her delight with how this year's event was received and supported.

Father Paschal Moore marked both the 55th anniversary of his ordination and his recovery from illness when recently releasing a new CD, titled ‘Soulful Harmonica’. Last week, KCLR News visited Fr Paschal at his parochial house in Piltown for a chat about faith, physical health, mental well-being, his life-long love of music and so much more.

On this morning's show, Shirley Lanigan chats all about Christmas plants, Chubby Brennan reminds us of the upcoming Castlecomer Wellie Race, we hear from some students in the Gael Scoil and executive Head chef Tom Comerford from Mount Juliet Estate tells us some Christmas features in the fabulous hotel. Bishop Denis Nulty shares a Christmas blessing and Sarah Brennan chats about the Watergate presenting Wicked-ish!

€4million has been allocated to Carlow County Fire & Rescue Service for the future development of the Hacketstown Training & Development Centre. Carlow Fire Chief Ben Woodhouse spoke to Brian Redmond on The KCLR Daily about the announcement.

Carlow Mayor Cllr Paul Doogue has been out on local pickets and reacts to the update on the Caredoc pay dispute ...

Minister of State at the Department of Health and Carlow/Kilkenny TD Jennifer Murnane O'Connor provides some clarity to the Caredoc pay dispute 'resolution' ...

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, December 18th, 2025

Kilkenny County IFA Chair Brendan Hickey spoke to The KCLR Daily live from the protest in Brussels where 10,000 have turned out from across Europe with 200 tractors ...

With picket lines in place at Caredoc bases across the south east, including in Carlow and Kilkenny, KCLR News' Dermot Keyes stopped off to bring some of those involved on air on The KCLR Daily ...

Tony McGahan is the person who documented the discovery of a Common Dolphin on the banks of the River Barrow in St Mullins, County Carlow ...

As national secondary roads in Carlow see their speed limit reduced to 80km/h from today, Supt Anthony Farrell has some information for KCLR News' Edwina Grace ...

The Irish Blood Transfusion Service (IBTS) has donation clinics in Carlow starting next week - Barbara Phelan outlines the details for KCLR News' Dermot Keyes ...

Following Minister Kevin 'Boxer' Moran's update re the Flood Relief Scheme for Graignamanagh / Tinnahinch, the Carlow Kilkenny TD based in that area, Peter 'Chap' Cleere reacted for KCLR News ...

Cartoon Saloon has once again made the shortlist for an Academy Award. Éiru a short film from Cartoon Saloon is one of 15 offerings to qualify out of 113 hopefuls to go forward for Academy Award nomination voting next month. Giovanna Ferrarri who is the director of the film spoke to KCLR News' Martin Quilty

A decision on the proposed expansion of Belview Port is due from An Coimisiún Pleanála on March 23rd next, Kilkenny County Councillors have been told. Speaking to KCLR News, local Councillor Ger Frisby (FF) broadly welcomed the plan while hoping that consideration towards local residents and landowners will be given the requisite level of prominence during the expansion project.

KCLR News' Martin Quilty's been finding out more about Kilkenny Fire & Rescue Services' new Command Support Unit from Senior Assistant Chief Fire Officer Padraic Keeley ...

Cllr Eugene McGuinness sought an update on the former St Patrick's Centre site on the Kells Road in Kilkenny at yesterday's County Council meeting and outlined details for KCLR News' Dermot Keyes ...

Luxmuralis is an internationally renowned artistic collaboration between sculptor Peter Walker and composer David Harper. Together, they have created large-scale, immersive fine art experiences which have transformed public, sacred and historic spaces with cutting-edge visual storytelling. In this case, seeing truly is believing! 'Starlight', which runs at St Canice's Cathedral until Sunday, December 21st, represents an Irish premiere for Luxmuralis and as the spectacle got underway, Peter Walker spoke to KCLR's Dermot Keyes about what was required to create this 35-minute spectacular for Kilkenny audiences.

Amber's Jean Murphy has been outlining how vouchers for toy shops, supermarkets or other local outlets are preferable this Christmas donations ...

Jennifer Henderson had just met up with friends after swimming in north Bondi when the shooting broke out - she outlined the experience on The KCLR Daily ...

Luxmuralis officially opened at St Canice's Cathedral in Kilkenny city as part of Yulefest last evening - KCLR News' Edwina Grace was there to capture some of the initial reactions ...

Carlow based Simon Lewis is of Jewish descent and he's been reacting to the shootings at Bondi Beach in Australia which saw a father and son open fire on those marking Hanukkah ...

Kilkenny city councillors had an update on plans for the 60+ acre site at the former St Canice's Hospital at their meeting on Friday - Cllr Seán Ó hArgáin has been outlining details for KCLR News' Dermot Keyes ...

Sgt. Eddie Brennan spoke to KCLR News' Martin Quilty about recent thefts from farms in Kilkenny and how farmers can prevent thefts from happening.

Following this morning's announcement of the death of prominent Carlow businessman Willie Rath, his friend Tom O'Keeffe paid tribute to his late, great friend ...

Aiden Quigley is a Housing Manager with Tár Isteach Housing which has a base at 8, William Street, Kilkenny city where Edwina Grace stopped by to find out more about the services there and what they need help with this Christmas ...

Cllr Fintan Phelan made a plea at the Carlow County Council monthly meeting re parking issues at the town's train station as he outlined to KCLR News' Martin Quilty ...

The Carlow Kilkenny ETB's set for a €1.7m boost as Leas Ceann Comhairle and local Deputy John McGuinness outlines ...

Kilkenny Labour Cllr Seán ó hArgáin has been reacting to An Coimisiún Pleanála's refusal for a 67-bed hotel in a key city site ...

The entire interview with Michael Farrelly of the FTMTA, part of which was broadcast on the Farm Show on 11/12/2025)

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, December 11th, 2025

Political correspondent with The Irish Farmers Journal about a Carlow duck farmer who has won a landmark court appeal.

David Denieffe Chief Operations Officer with SETU spoke to KCLR News about the expansion to the Leadership, Management and Defence Studies programme already in place at South East Technological University.

Lt. Col. Colin Lawlor spoke to KCLR News' Martin Quilty about the €1 million HEA-funded project that will strengthen accredited education pathways in conjunction with SETU.

Supt Anthony Farrell explains why he presented Padraig Cahill with a Good Citizen Award ...

Christine Collins has been outlining the experience of watching yesterday's emergency plane landing in south Kilkenny ...

Joe Butler Chair of Carlow Older People's Council spoke to KCLR News' Stephen Byrne at the lauch of the plan at the Visual, Carlow.

CEO of Carlow County Council Coilin O'Reilly spoke to KCLR News' Stephen Byrne at the lauch of the plan at the Visual, Carlow.

Following the death of renowned locally based artist Philippa Bayliss, The KCLR Daily heard tributes from those who knew her ...

Plans for a ten turbine wind farm at Ballyfasy in south Kilkenny are being met with some opposition in the area - one resident joined our Brian Redmond to discuss further ...

ICMSA President, Kilkenny man Denis Drennan, reacts to yesterday's outcome of the European vote on the extension of the Nitrates Derogation for Ireland ...

Minister of State at the Health Dept and local TD Jennifer Murnane O'Connor has been telling KCLR News of meetings she's been having with all sides of the Caredoc pay dispute ...

Cllr Charlie Murphy paid tribute to his friend, local woman and globally renowned artist Philippa Bayliss who died following a road incident on Monday evening ...