Dublin Horse Show winner with Kilbrackan Stakatto, Molly Hughes Bravo,joins us today. She won the 6 Year Old 'Cruising' - National Championship in the Laya Arena on the final day of this year's Show. The Bay mare is by Stakkato Gold  x Elvis Ter Putt, bred by Donal Cadden, and owned by Bruna Batista De Oliveira.

John Masterson and Mary Kennedy join Brian to catch up on the events of the week, including paying tribute to the late great Brenda Fricker. 

 Local star Holly Harmon chats to Brian about her rise in the world of singing and acting. She has world titles in vocals, self-accompanied vocals, modelling and a $20,000 scholarship from the New York Film Academy Features in The Revenge Club on Paramont. 

Dr. David Allen, Rathoe Community Group Chairperson, engineer and local resident, chats to Brian about the Carlow village raises serious concerns over first-of-its-kind hydrogen storage project close to school, homes and crèche New community group has been established following an unprecedented proposal of a large underground hydrogen storage plant in Rathoe, Co. Carlow

Based in Dallas, Texas, this powerhouse quartet serves up a sizzling mix of classic rock, party anthems, and rocked-up country hits. HONCHO The Band played in Ryan’s on Friday night - get ready for a wild ride through rock history with a modern twist.

Earlier this week we covered the story of scholarship students from Gaza being denied study visas after being asked to justify education gaps and provide original bank statements during the period of Israel’s genocide, requirements that are virtually impossible to comply with. One of those students, who was due to come to Carlow is Hazem Faris. Has been studying by torchlight to get the scholarship. He has been displaced 7 times over the past 2 years, is living with constant bombing and gunfire, yet remains courageous and positive in the face of it.

Denise Murphy from Dee Murphy fitness talks to Brian about the Alzheimers memory walk . As an ambassador for the charity, Denise chats about the upcoming walk which takes place on Sunday, September 20th. People come together in over 40 locations across the country to remember and honour those living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia — and the families who stand beside them every step of the way.

Erin Foley, President of SETU Students Union, talks to Brian about the 20 Gazan students Visa denial to enter Ireland due to an interruption in their education and lack of documents due to the war in Gaza. She explains the protest that took place the previous Friday in response and calls on the government to take action. 

Malcom Noonan SE and Johnny Holden (Cleere's Bar) talk to Brian about the tragic death of legendary Irish musician Glen Hansard, who's funeral took place today (04/08/26). They talk about their memories of Glen and the hole in the Irish zeitgeist his death leaves.   

Brian chats to KCLR'S Brendan Hennessy and Carlow County Council chair Donal Nolan chat about Carlow's tight loss to Antrim last Sunday in the All Ireland Junior Final. Thye review the match and see what the future could hold for the panel.