Kilkenny Councillor Joe Lyons has been updating KCLR News on plans for Bridge Street in Callan ... 

KCLR News: Kilkenny Cllr Joe Lyons on plans for Bridge Street, Callan (17th Sept 2025)

One local listener snagged €800 after answering our Doorbell Dash challenge - here's the winning moment as our James Quigley arrived at a home for John Walsh on KCLR Breakfast ... 

KCLR Breakfast: Local listener €800 richer this morning (24th Sept 2025)

Kilkenny city businessman Michael Rossiter of Rossiter Shoe Repair has announced his retirement in a social media posting ... 

KCLR News: Kilkenny city businessman announces retirement (2nd Oct 2025)

Louise Delacey has worked at The Lazy River Cafe in Graiguecullen for 13 of its 16 years - she's been telling KCLR News of the closure of that premises and associated impact, beginning with how she got the job in the first place ... 

KCLR News: Carlow woman on job losses (16th Oct 2025)

Following the discovery of four dead horses on the link road between the Kilkenny Ring Road and M9, KCLR News' Edwina Grace went to the scene and spoke to Brian Redmond on The KCLR Daily where he also linked up to Stephaine McDermott of the Kilkenny Traveller Community Movement ... 

The KCLR Daily: scene of horse deaths in Kilkenny (17th Oct 2025)

Kilkenny man Luke O'Connor ran as an Independent candidate in elections and is now a member of the Irish Freedom Party - he's been discussing last night's incidents with our Brian Redmond ... 

The KCLR Daily: Luke O'Connor on last night's scenes in Dublin (22nd Oct 2025)

When KCLR News contacted Fine Gael TD Catherine Callaghan for comment on last night's scenes in Dublin she revealed she'd witnessed some of what happened as she was departing the  Capital - she told The KCLR Daily about that ... 

The KCLR Daily: FG TD for Carlow Kilkenny Catherine Callaghan on witnessing last night's scenes in Dublin (22nd Oct 2025)

Carlow Kilkenny TD Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere has also added his voice to condemning some of last night's actions in Dublin ... 

The KCLR Daily: FF Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere on Dublin incident (22nd Oct 2025)

23 Gardai from the region were among those to attend last night's scene at City West in Dublin - among them 11 from Kilkenny, including Divisional Roads Policing Inspector Paul Donohoe ...

The KCLR Daily: Divisional Roads Policing Inspector Paul Donohoe on attending Dublin scene (22nd Oct 2025)

Carlow Mayor Paul Doogue has been outlining his pleas for Bridewell Lane ... 

KCLR News: Carlow Mayor Paul Doogue on plea for town laneway (23rd Oct 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 farmshow@kclr96fm.com. 

This show was first broadcast on Thursday, October 23rd, 2025.

The KCLR Farm Show – 23/10/2025 - Brought to you by Tírlán

Local Divisional Roads Policing Inspector Paul Donohoe in bank holiday weekend road safety plea ... 

KCLR News: Inspector Paul Donohoe on bank holiday road safety (24th Oct 2025)

KCLR News' Martin Quilty has been visiting Glenmore National School in south Kilkenny to see who, or more like what, turned up on the last day before the Hallowe'en holidays ... 

KCLR News: Hallowe'en dress-up at local school (24th Oct 2025)

A local historian has recently completed his 10,000th walking tour for guests of CIÉ Tours.

Slieverue resident Jack Burtchaell has been a regular sight on Waterford’s streets leading tour groups around the city.

He spoke with fellow Selieverue resident and KCLR News' Martin Quilty.

KCLR News: Jack Burtchaell on his 10'000th Walking Tour for CIE Groups (24/10/2025)

Mullinahone man Niall Brennan is missing for the past fortnight, Gardaí renewed their appeal for information this morning and his Mother Margaret subsequently joined our Una Ní Mhaoldomhnaigh on The KCLR Daily ... 

The KCLR Daily: Mother appeals for information on son missing for fortnight on Tipperary/Kilkenny border (31st Oct 2025)

Edward Hayden sits down with Eimear Ní Bhraonáin to chat about her new book The Dodger: DJ Carey and the Great Betrayal. 

The Saturday Show with Edward Hayden with Eimear Ní Bhraonáin on The Dodger

County Carlow Councillor Willie Quinn's been telling KCLR News that the community of Borris is rallying around the families involved in Saturday's fatal crash ... 

KCLR News: Cllr Willie Quinn on death of local man in weekend crash (2nd Nov 2025)

South Kilkenny farmer has maintained his friendship with DJ Carey and told our Brian Redmond why on The KCLR Daily ... 

The KCLR Daily: John Crowley on driving DJ Carey to court (4th Nov 2025)

Lynne McGranger has long been associated with Home & Away and now as she bows out of the Australian soap, she's in Ireland on a tour and stopped off at our studios for a chat with Brian Redmond on The KCLR Daily ... 

The KCLR Daily: Home & Away star Lynne McGranger (aka Irene Roberts!) in studio (4th Nov 2025)

News has reached KCLR of the death of a former colleague for those who'd worked at precursor Radio Kilkenny. Originally Carlow based, Eamonn McRory moved with wife Nuala to Australia about twenty years ago but died this week. He was well-known for Irish country music outfit Twos Company with Rathvilly native Mary Darcy Wilson - she joined our Brian Redmond to talk about him ...  

The KCLR Daily: Mary Darcy Wilson on death of fellow Twos Company star Eamonn McRory (5th Nov 2025)

Two Carlow Kilkenny Fianna Fáil TDs have been named on an unofficial party 'Naughty List' - including John McGuinness who reacted to that for KCLR News ... 

KCLR News: Deputy John McGuinness on being named on unofficial FF 'naughty list' (6th Nov 2025)

After Carlow councillors voted to reduce the speed limit on a notorious stretch of local road, our Dermot Keyes caught up with Cllr John Pender ... 

KCLR News: Carlow Councillor John Pender on safety measures for local roads (11th Nov 2025)

Minister of State Jennifer Murnane O'Connor has the update on the upgrade for the Leagh Bends on the N80 in Carlow ...

KCLR News: Minister of State Jennifer Murnane O'Connor on update re N80 stretch upgrade (18th Nov 2025)

Sgt PJ Griffin has details of a manhunt sparked by car thefts in County Kilkenny this morning ... 

KCLR News: Sgt PJ Griffin on morning car thefts from county Kilkenny (21st Nov 2025)

Shock's been expressed locally following the sudden death of architect and TV personality Hugh Wallace who'd spent yesterday filming in Kilkenny ... 

The KCLR Daily: Tributes to the late Hugh Wallace from Kilkenny & Carlow (1st Dec 2025)

Carlow Mayor Paul Doogue's been reacting to the sad news of the death of a young local man earlier this week ... 

KCLR News: Carlow Mayor Paul Doogue on death of young local man in what appears to have been an accidental shooting (4th Dec 2025)

Seán Swan is well known for his business, his support of other enterprises and community groups and initiatives. Today he'll be honoured for his sponsorship of a club that's dear to him - KCLR News' Edwina Grace asked him about it ... 

KCLR News: Carlow businessman Seán Swan to be honoured today (6th Dec 2025)

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 ... 

KCLR News: Cllr Fintan Phelan on parking issues at Carlow town train station (12th Dec 2025)

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 ... 

KCLR News: Tár Isteach on donations it needs for those it supports in Kilkenny (12th Dec 2025)

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 ... 

The KCLR Daily: Tom O'Keeffe pays tribute to his late , great friend, Willie Rath (12th Dec 2025)

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

KCLR News: Sgt Eddie Brennan on recent burglaries at farms in Kilkenny (12/12/2025)

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 ...  

KCLR News: Cllr Seán Ó hArgáin on proposals for key site on outskirts of Kilkenny city (15th Dec 2025)

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 ... 

KCLR News: Carlow based Simon Lewis on the shootings at Bondi Beach (15th Dec 2025)

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 ... 

KCLR News: Initial reaction to premiere of Luxmuralis at St Canice's Cathedral as part of Yulefest Kilkenny (15th Dec 2025)

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 ... 

The KCLR Daily: Woman who was on Bondi Beach when shooting started (15th Dec 2025)

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

KCLR News: Amber's Jean Murphy on Vouchers for Christmas appeal (15th Dec 2025)

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. 

KCLR News Interview: Peter Walker, co-creator of 'Starlight' by Luxmuralis (14th Dec 2025)

Limerick five-piece Hermitage Green join Ken McGuire in studio for some Friday afternoon chats, tunes and a special performance of new single Afterglow.

KCLR Drive: Hermitage Green live with new single Afterglow

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