Cllr Ben Ward's been outlining to KCLR News' Martin Quilty how paperwork & redtape is holding up essential plans ...

Tom Britton of Marble City Travel in Kilkenny's been telling KCLR News' Edwina Grace of taking over TOp Class Travel in Carlow ...

Figures from the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) show a sharp rise in work related fatalities last year.

Provisional data from the HSA indicate that 58 people died up from 36 the previous year an increase of more than 60%.

CEO Mark Cullen spoke to KCLR News' Martin Quilty

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.