KCLR News

Tinryland locals got good news recently with planning permission granted for their new Community Hub. The volunteer-led project will see a space previously used for offices turned into the new hub and will aim to create a space for locals to connect and participate in community life. With fire safety...

A southbound stretch of the M9 motorway has been closed as emergency services deal with a crash. Just one car was involved and no serious injuries have been reported. However Gardaí are working to clear the route and have closed the section between Junction 11 Mullinavat and Junction 12 Waterford...

A major Garda Roads Policing Operation is under way for the Easter Bank Holiday weekend. It will target dangerous drivers with a focus on driving under the influence of drugs and alchol, speeding, and the use of mobile phones while driving. With one-in-three of those killed or seriously injured on...

A free suicide bereavement support service has launched in our locality HUGG is a national suicide bereavement charity dedicated to supporting adults bereaved by suicide and they've now launched in Kilkenny The service provides free practical information and emotional support after a suicide occurs through their website, telephone helpline, events,...

The Joe McDonagh Cup throws in at Netwatch Cullen Park this Saturday as Carlow take on Down in a vital championship encounter. With both counties looking to lay down a marker early in the campaign, expect a fast-paced, hard-hitting contest from the start. Throw-in is at 2:30 PM. Live coverage...

A classic Leinster rivalry reignites at UPMC Nowlan Park as Kilkenny face Galway in the opening round of the Leinster Senior Hurling Championship. Both teams will be eager to start strong in this fiercely competitive provincial campaign. Throw-in is at 3:45 PM. Pre-game analysis begins with a split in frequency...

Kilkenny host Wexford in the round-robin stages of the Electric Ireland Leinster Minor Hurling Championship this Sunday at UPMC Nowlan Park. While Kilkenny are already assured of a knockout place, this remains a key test ahead of the business end of the competition. Throw-in is at 2:00 PM. Live coverage...

Over 9,000 premises across Carlow and Kilkenny have been connected to high-speed broadband through the National Broadband Plan. That's according to the latest figures published by National Broadband Ireland. NBI is rolling out high speed fibre broadband to home, businesses and farms across the county and is set to invest...

Two more status yellow weather warnings for rain have been issued. Both begin at 6am tomorrow, with heavy rain at times in counties in the West and South East. Galway and Mayo are included in one warning that expires at 9pm Friday. The other concerns Carlow, Kilkenny, Wexford, Wicklow and...

23 year old Jamie Collins who was reported missing from Kilkenny, Co. Kilkenny on Tuesday the 31st December, 2024 has been located safe and well. Gardaí would to thank the public and the media for their assistance.

On this week’s Kilkenny Soccer Podcast, Davy Doyle is joined as always by Graham Doyle, John McClean, and Damian Raggett to chat through the latest results and look ahead to the weekend’s fixtures. The big talking point? Carlow vs Kilkenny—local bragging rights are on the line, and the lads break...

Interest rates could be cut for the 7th time in a year today offering some releif for mortgage holders across Carlow and Kilkenny. As uncertainty continues about the global economy the European Central Bank looks set to cut its key lending rate by another quarter of one per cent. Its...

Kilkenny manager Matt Ruth was full of praise for his young Cats after they battled past Dublin in a cracking Under-19 Development League Final at UPMC Nowlan Park last night. Despite conceding three goals—including two from Dublin dangerman Oscar Brennan—Kilkenny never panicked, clawing their way back to snatch a 1-24...

A HGV driver will face charges after Gardai in Kilkenny stopped them yesterday after their vehicle was found to be massively overweight. The roads policing unit found that the lorry was 16 tonnes overweight after they inspected the vehicle. Proceedings are now being initiated against the driver. Gardai are reminding...

The quality of mental health care in hospital emergency departments depends on where you live. A new report shows substantial variations in services provided in ED's all across the country - especially for out-of-hours assessment. A national survey by the Inspector of Mental Health Services shows 51,000 people annually access...

Gardaí are investigating the theft of a high-end paint sprayer from a stable in the Danesfort area, which occurred overnight. The equipment, valued at over €7,000, was taken in what is believed to be a targeted theft. The incident has raised concerns among local residents, and Gardaí in Thomastown are...

A young Carlow student has been recognised nationally for his artistic talent in this year’s Texaco Children’s Art Competition. Five-year-old Bodhi Williamson, who attends Ard na Gréine Art Studio in Rathoe, has won a Special Merit Award in the 71st edition of the long-running contest. His imaginative piece, titled Garda...

Leas Ceann Comhairle, Deputy John McGuinness, has strongly spoken out about the tragic case of Grace, a woman under state care, following the publication of the Farrelly Report yesterday. Despite the Farrelly Commission of Inquiry failing to find evidence to support claims of sexual, physical, or emotional abuse, Deputy McGuinness...

A member of the Kilkenny Community Palestine Solidarity group is encouraging new participants to join their weekly vigils, which will soon take place at a new location in the city. Sinead Byrne, along with around 30 others, has been holding the peaceful gatherings every Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. outside Kilkenny...

A group of local councillors from Tullow will travel to María de Huerva in Spain this summer to explore the potential for a town twinning arrangement. Councillor Brian O'Donoghue, Chair of the Tullow Municipal District, will be among those making the trip. Speaking to KCLR News, he emphasised that while...