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The need to double the number of CCTV cameras in Kilkenny City was among several issues highlighted during the August meeting of Kilkenny's Community Local Safety Partnership (KCLSP). Speaking at the Partnership's August meeting, KCLSP Chair, Councillor Pat Fitzpatrick (FF) said the case for increasing the number of CCTV cameras from 22 to 44 had been well made. Councillor Fitzpatrick said it was high time to get the additional cameras installed. He also spoke to KCLR News about how the new policing model was settling in, the need to curb dangerous driving and why he felt it was important for the KCLSP to meet throughout the summer.

KCLR News' Martin Quilty's been at Castlecomer Community School speaking with students collecting their Leaving Cert results ...

As students pick up their Leaving Cert results today, Career Guidance expert Gemma Lawlor at Tyndall College Carlow has been outlining some advice on The KCLR Daily ...

There's joy at St Patrick's Special School in Kilkenny where students are picking up Leaving Cert results ...

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 presented this evenings edition. You can contact the show by emailing [email protected]. This show was first broadcast on Thursday, August 20th, 2026

James Stephens' Army Barracks in Kilkenny held a Family Open Day today. The event provided the public with an opportunity to meet soldiers and to check out the vehicles and equipment at the disposal of 3 Infantry Battalion. KCLR News' Martin Quilty spoke to some of those that attended as well as members of the Defence Forces.

Garda Andy Neil's been telling KCLR News' Martin Quilty of yesterday's operation targeting distracted driving in Kilkenny city and surrounds ...

Bishop of Kildare and Leighlin Denis Nulty's been outlining the 'sadness across Carlow' following Sunday's crash that left two Carlow teenagers dead and four others from the county in hospital ...

A significant increase in reported minor assaults while a smaller hike in reported assaults causing harm were among the headline figures disclosed at the August meeting of Kilkenny’s Local Community Safety Partnership (KLCSP). The figures, presented by Superintendent Sean O’Meara, are based on operational crime data extracted from An Garda Síochána’s PULSE system, which assist the force’s operational activity and planning. Following the meeting, KCLR News spoke to Supt O'Meara.

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Carlow Mayor Ken Murnane & Linda Kenny of Carlow Camogie have been outlining the outpouring of support for the family members hospitalised following Sunday's early morning crash on the M9 ...

The Rose of Tralee Festival is in full swing, and the Rosebuds are making sure there’s plenty of fun along the way. Among them is eight-year-old Allie Farrell from Kilkenny. She spoke to KCLR News' Martin Quilty about her experience of the festival.

Fine Gael TD for Carlow Kilkenny Catherine Callaghan has been outlining discussions that have been taking place re the costings of Friedreich's Ataxia drug Skyclarys ...

Kilkenny Architectural Salvage & Antiques Ltd will feature on TV tonight from 9pm following a visit by comedian, actor & writer Johnny Vegas for his series on antiques. The KCLR Daily heard more from one of the key locals involved ...

KCLR News' Martin Quilty's been catching up with Carlow County Council's Community Climate Action Officer Jenny Collier with regards to the Local Environmental Action Fund ...

On this mornings show, our resident gardening expert Shirley Lanigan answers all your questions, artist Kathryn Ashill tells us about her exhibition for Kilkenny Arts Fest, Jessica Heffernan Marketing and Assistant Manager City Square Shopping Centre Waterford chats about some family fun events coming up and Darragh tells us about the upcoming Feile Vegan.  Tracey Millea and Fiona Quilty chat about the style at next weeks Iverk Show, Cora Long talks baking at the Iverk Show, Eimear Ni Chonaic chats about Comhdháil an Oirdheiscirt, John Nolan tells us about a family fun day in Kilkenny this weekend and Jo McCarthy tells us about a great fundraising event in Castlecomer Discovery Park next Saturday teaming up with TJ Reid Health and Fitness.

There is shock around Kilkenny chamber today. CEO John Hurley has decided to step down from his position after 12 years at the helm. He will officially vacate the role on September 7th. Mr Hurley made the decision to to pursue new opportunities. He spoke with our reporter Martin Quilty about his decision and his time as CEO of Kilkenny Chamber.

With National Heritage Week set to unfold tomorrow, Carlow and Kilkenny county councils' Heritage Officers Eoin Sullivan and Regina Fitzpatrick joined our Brian Redmond in studio for The KCLR Daily ...

Founder and director of the National Reptile Zoo in Kilkenny city James Hennessy has been telling more of the new arrivals ...

The KCLR Daily's been catching up with Carlow Councillor Willie Quinn as final preparations are underway for tomorrow's Borris Fair ...

Tomorrow sees a special celebration of the achievements of horse Hewick - trainer John 'Shark' Hanlon's been telling The KCLR Daily of the huge interest in this and in Hewick ...

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 presented this evenings edition. You can contact the show by emailing [email protected]. This show was first broadcast on Thursday, August 13th, 2026

Representatives of Net Zero Energy, the company seeking to develop a 2 billion Euro long duration energy storage facility near Rathoe, held a seven-hour community information session in the Carlow village yesterday (Wednesday, 12th August) Gillian Dee, who is a member of the Rathoe Community Group, said the community was not opposed to renewable energy but was fearful of the unproven technology they claim is at the heart of the plan. Meanwhile, Net Zero Energy Chief Executive Peter Harte said the company was pleased with yesterday's session and was committed to providing further, detailed information to the local community in the coming weeks and months. On this morning's KCLR Daily, Brian Redmond spoke to Dermot Keyes from KCLR's Newsroom, who attended yesterday's Information Day in Rathoe.

Following last night's ratification of the senior hurling management team, KCLR News' Edwina Grace has been catching up with Kilkenny GAA County Board Chair PJ Kenny ...

Kilkenny woman Emily Felix has been reacting to the HSE Drugs Group's recommendation for the State to not fund medication Skyclarys for those living with Friedreich's Ataxia ...

Every August the town of Tralee comes alive with mucic and colour as 32 young women from across Ireland and the World are all hoping to be crowned the International Rose Of Tralee. Yesterday on Day 3 of the Roses tour the roses along with the 2025 Rose of Tralee Katelyn Cummins stopped off in Kilkenny where they were shown some of the wonderful sights before enjoying some beverages. Our reporter Martin Quilty was among the roses and here is how he got on

Carlow Cllr Paul Doogue has been outlining the need for a permanent base for several community groups which are due out of their current home by the end of this month ...

The Rose of Tralee tour bus stops off in Kilkenny this afternoon and en route The KCLR Daily linked up to some of those onboard ... (image: Rose of Tralee Insta)

RTÉ Investigates has reported that Carlow County Council has lost ownership of two council houses in a legal dispute with a local resident concerning adverse possession/squatter's rights. The team's Journalist Conn Corrigan and local authority CEO Coilín O'Reilly spoke to our Brian Redmond on The KCLR Daily ...

Ahead of tomorrow's public information session re the Rathrush Green Energy Park which is proposed for the Rathoe area of County Carlow, residents gathered for their own meeting last night - Ethna Quirke was there and spoke to Cllrs Charlie Murphy & Ben Ward there ...

Heritage Week gets underway this Saturday, August the 15th and runs through to Sunday the 23rd, with 60 events scheduled to run over the course of the week in Kilkenny city and county alone.  This Saturday next, one of the opening events will be held at the Dunphy homestead, just outside Mullinavat, where a restored 18th century mill wheel has attracted visitors from far and wide in recent years, honouring both the mill's industrial legacy and the building's significance in local history,    Ahead of Heritage Week, KCLR's Dermot Keyes met John Dunphy, who is looking forward to hosting visitors at the mill on Saturday next.

MEP and Carlow woman Cynthia Ní Mhurchú outlines her calls for an urgent overhaul of European medical device regulations ...

On this mornings show, we hear from Bryan Hogan of Butler Gallery telling us about 'Six After 6', a great cultural series in Kilkenny City this summer, our resident gardening expert Shirley Lanigan answers all your gardening questions and we hear from the Elm Eye Collective. Sheila Murphy and Seamus Knox tell us about The Kells Kings Charity Cycle 2026, professional motorcycle racer Ciara Cahoon updates us on her summer so far and Una brings us a taste of Kilkenny Arts Fest.

As the Kilkenny Arts and Alternative Arts festivals roll out, KCLR News' Martin Quilty's been capturing some of the atmosphere on city streets ...

The KCLR Daily's been hearing from one person on concerns re the proposed Rathrush Green Energy Park for county Carlow ...

Kilkenny County Council's decided to issue a weekly update regarding works at Ferrymountgarret Bridge - Director of Services Mary Mulholland has been outlining that and why for KCLR News' Edwina Grace ...

The latest Mystery Voice has been guessed on KCLR Breakfast - John Walsh spoke with the money winner ...

Cllr Andrea Dalton has been talking through the Carlow Town Centre Scheme with KCLR News' Dermot Keyes ...

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. Martin Bridgeman presented this evenings edition. You can contact the show by emailing [email protected]. This show was first broadcast on Thursday, August 6th, 2026

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Safeguarding and promoting the heritage of the city and county between now and 2030 is at the heart of the new County Kilkenny Heritage Strategy. The strategy, which is a collaboration between Kilkenny County Council and the County Kilkenny Heritage Forum - with the support of the Heritage Council - was launched at Butler House this morning (August 5th). Speaking to KCLR News following the launch, Kilkenny County Council Heritage Officer Regina Fitzpatrick said she was looking forward to seeing the new strategy flourish.

Many in Carlow and Kilkenny are remembering the late Liam O'Neill, the Laois man who served as President of the GAA. Including Ned Quinn, former Chair of Kilkenny GAA County Board ...

Tributes have been paid to Freshford native, All-Ireland winning Kilkenny hurler and retired Garda Superintendent Gordon Ryan, who died on Thursday last, July 30th. Mr Ryan, who was a resident of Ballinakill Downs in Waterford City, was a hugely respected figure within Gaelic Games and was a member of the All-Ireland winning Kilkenny senior panels in 1982 and 1983. A year later, Gordon enjoyed further success when landing a County Intermediate title with Saint Lachtain's. In the early 1990s, Gordon joined Ballygunner Hurling Club and later wore the red and black of the Gunners, winning Waterford Senior Championship medals in 1996 and 1997. Having managed Ballygunner to its first Munster Senior Club title in 2001 (his first year in charge), Gordon returned to Saint Lachtain's where he managed the club to the County, Leinster and All-Ireland treble in the 2009/2010 season. Freshford-based County Councillor Michael McCarthy described Gordon Ryan as a talented hurler, a great clubman and a loyal friend.

Carlow Cllr Brian O'Donoghue's been outlining the shock and sadness locally following the death of Tullow native Darell Nolan in Sunday's crash ...

Cllr Joe Lyons has been telling KCLR News' Dermot Keyes that at least two premises have been impacted ...

Etaoin Holahan runs Fennelly's cafe and arthouse on the impacted stretch and spoke to The KCLR Daily ...

Cllr Andrea Dalton is among the many to have travelled from Carlow to Croke Park for today's exciting and historic game ...

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. Martin Bridgeman presented this evenings edition. You can contact the show by emailing [email protected]. This show was first broadcast on Thursday, July 23rd, 2026

Bishop of Ferns Ger Nash has been appointed by Pope Leo XIV as Bishop of Ossory. He spoke to Dermot Keys about his appointment.

KCLR News' Martin Quilty went along to the cúl camps in Carlow to get reaction from camp goers about Sundays All Ireland Junior Football Final between Carlow and Antrim in Croke Park.