KCLR News

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...

Some of the county's best young talent will be on show this evening as Kilkenny’s U19s take on Dublin in the Development League Final at UPMC Nowlan Park. Throw-in is at 6:45 PM, and the game is available exclusively online via KCLR. kclrsport is on Mixlr

St. Pat’s are Premier Division champions for the first time in 23 years. New Oak Assistant Manager Eddie Shaw chats after New Oak made it through to a third Leinster semi-final in four years, Burrin Celtic pulled off a massive win over last season's league champions, Crettyard to secure their...

In an interview with the KCLR Hurling Podcast, former Kilkenny hurler Micheal ‘Mickey’ Walsh gave his thoughts on the upcoming Leinster Hurling Championship. Reflecting on the changes in hurling over the years, Mickey Walsh compared the pressures of the modern championship format to the old straight knockout system he was...

Carlow GAA fans received a welcome boost this week with the news that record-breaking forward Darragh Foley has returned to the county senior football panel. Foley, who announced his retirement before Christmas, has answered the call of new Carlow manager Joe Murphy and is back in the jersey ahead of...

Gardaí responded to reports of a possible explosive device on Main Street in Hacketstown, County Carlow, late on Tuesday night, April 15th. The alert was raised at around 10pm, prompting Gardaí to cordon off the area and evacuate a number of nearby homes as a safety precaution. An Explosive Ordnance...

Kilkenny SPCA is offering free dog neutering for social welfare recipients and pensioners. The scheme, funded by the Department of Agriculture, is limited to one dog per household and will operate on a first-come, first-served basis. Proof of social welfare or pension is required, and those interested are encouraged to...

A young male was taken to hospital following a quad bike collision on farmland in Mooncoin, County Kilkenny. The incident occurred around 7:45pm on Sunday April 13th, and Gardaí attended the scene. The juvenile was brought to University Hospital Waterford, where he was treated for non-life-threatening injuries. Authorities are reminding...