ASTI protest sees 500 schools nationwide close today
A nationwide teachers strike is underway with hundreds of schools closed around the country. Members of the ASTI union have...
More public toilets needed to tackle problem of public urination in Kilkenny City
A KCLR listener reported seeing a number of young men urinating against cars in the carpark outside MacDonagh Junction on...
Carlow and Kilkenny had amongst lowest number of applications for child protection orders
There were 13 such applications in Kilkenny in 2015, compared with Letterkenny, which had over 1,000, though many of these...
Ireland needs to secure its energy supplies now, according to MEP Seán Kelly
Mr Kelly says liquid natural gas is this country's best bet but warns the Corrib gas field will only last...
Over €13 million paid out to Carlow farmers under Basic Payment Scheme this year
1,670 applications were received from farmers in the county with almost 1,400 of those paid out to date.
Carlow Volunteer Centre celebrates 10th anniversary
At the moment they've 217 active voluntary groups.
Fresh appeal for information on decade-old murder of Gerry Nolan in Castlecomer
Gerry Nolan died in a fire in his mobile home in Castlecomer in 2006.
Concerns over future of Irish Rail with fears that parts of network may close
A report on Iarnród Éireann says it stands to lose about €11 million this year and parts of the network...
Local ASTI representative says deal not likely before Thursday
ASTI is meeting with Department of Education officials again today to try to avert Thursday's strike.
Fresh concerns raised over health and safety of public at CAS site
Speaking to KCLR News today, Kilkenny City Councillor Malcolm Noonan says he has requested a meeting with the Council CEO...
On Air Now
Recent News
KCLR is Kilkenny and Carlow’s favourite local radio station, with the very best of local up-to-the-minute news and sport with great music and entertainment seven days a week.