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This programme was first broadcast on 9/6/2026

One of the most significant renewable energy projects ever proposed in our locality was presented to Carlow County Councillors at a briefing yesterday by Net Zero Energy, an Irish company which is aiming to develop a 600 MegaWatt Long Duration Energy Storage Facility on a 50-acre site outside Rathoe, between Ballon and Tullow in County Carlow.

If developed, Rathrush Green Energy Park would represent a two billion Euro development project which would employ 1500 people during the construction phase and deliver 70 long-term jobs upon completion. The project would use surplus wind and solar energy to generate green hydrogen which would be stored in deep underground caverns before being converted into electricity.

Yesterday, following a briefing with Carlow County Councillors, KCLR's Dermot Keyes spoke to Peter Harte, NZE's Chief Executive.

Carlow Council CEO Coilin O'Reilly and elected members were briefed on a potential €2b investment from Net Zero Energy CEO Peter Harte yesterday morning.

Coilin spoke to KCLR News' Martin Quilty at the councils monthly meeting.

Yesterday Carlow Council held their AGM and elected Fine Gaels Tommy Kinsella as the new first citizen of Carlow. He spoke to KCLR News' Martin Quilty after his election.

As the highest local civic honour was presented to Eamon Langton, KCLR News' Edwina Grace spoke with his wife Trish, sister-in-law Martha, son Eddie and to the main man himself ...

As Eamon Langton had the Freedom of Kilkenny city awarded to him last night, two other local freemen Eddie Keher and Brian Cody were in attendance to welcome him into the fold as they outlined to KCLR News' Edwina Grace ...

Kilkenny County Council organised last night's special meeting of the city municipal district councillors to bestow the honour of Freedom of Kilkenny upon Eamon Langton - KCLR News' Edwina Grace spoke to the CEO of the local authority, Lar Power, Director of Services Tim Butler, Mayor John Coonan who'd proposed the local businessman and former local representatives Senator Mick Lanigan & Cllr Martin Brett ...

With Aiken Promotions firmly behind Katie Taylor's Croke Park date, Peter Aiken spoke to KCLR News' Edwina Grace - she also asked him about future music offerings at the Kilkenny GAA HQ ...

When Katie Taylor stopped off at KCLR over the weekend, following her interview with Oisin Langan live on KCLR Sport, she had a quick message for her fans across Carlow and Kilkenny while speaking with KCLR NEws' Edwina Grace ...

Over 500 plants and 40 varieties will be available at Rothe House's annual garden plant sale, which takes place tomorrow, Saturday (June 6th) from 11am through to 4pm.

Visitors will have free access to the garden from New Building Lane, where those with green fingers are set to be spoiled for choice.

Mary Ann Vaughan, the Visitor Experience Supervisor at Rothe House is looking forward to a lively morning in the restored Medieval garden.