An additional Bus Eireann service for secondary school students in the Gowran area has been secured, much to the relief of parents and local political representatives.

The extra bus and driver, which was confirmed this morning to Deputy John McGuinness, is expected to be in place following the Easter Holidays.

Brendan Hayes, who is Chairperson of the Gowran School Bus Group, welcomed this morning's development but said the community feels there's still some work to do.

An additional bus service for secondary school students in the Gowran area has been secured, much to the relief of parents and local political representatives.

The extra bus and driver, which was confirmed this (Friday) morning to Deputy John McGuinness, is expected to be in place following the Easter Holidays.

Speaking to Dermot Keyes of KCLR News, Deputy McGuinness welcomed the news which was relayed to him by Minister of State, Michael Moynihan.

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During the five-day festival, a host of venues in Carlow Town will showcase and celebrate the culture and heritage of Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Cornwall, the Isle of Man and Brittany through music, song, dance, storytelling, poetry, sport, art and craft.

Speaking to KCLR's Dermot Keyes at last night's festival launch at the Dinn Rí in Carlow, Bríde's excitement was fully evident!

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The full interview with Minister Martin Heydon. An edited version was broadcast on the Farm Show on 26/32026

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, March 26th, 2026