KCLR News

Sinn Féin MEP for Ireland South, Kathleen Funchion, has renewed her call for European intervention as Irish insurance premiums continue to soar—despite national reform efforts. Speaking to KCLR News, MEP Funchion described Irish consumers as being “stuck in a rip-off cycle,” citing the average motor insurance premium of €616—almost double...

The single-vehicle incident happened on the N77 at the junction of the Portlaoise Road and Ballyroan Road in Abbeyleix just before 8 o'clock last evening

Emergency services were called to the incident which happened on the Bohernatounish Road on the outskirts of Kilkenny city just before 7 o'clock last evening

Bagenalstown Gaels manager Johnny Nevin says having a bye next weekend in the JJ Kavanagh Carlow Senior Hurling Championship is “not the worst thing” for his side as they look to bounce back from an opening-round defeat. The Gaels lost their first fixture to Naoimh Eoin and will next face...

The Bagenalstown based public representative has been undergoing treatment for prostate cancer

Nighttime restrictions came into effect in Castleomer and surrounds last night while spots in County Carlow may see a disruption while mains repair works are carried out

The Construction Safety Partnership Advisory Committee (CSPAC) has today (8 July 2025) published its 2025–2027 Action Plan, aimed at enhancing safety standards across Ireland’s construction sector. The three-year plan outlines key goals and initiatives designed to tackle the most pressing occupational safety and health risks in the industry. It builds...

Motorists traveling between Kilkenny City and Ballyraggett are being urged to take note of a temporary road closure on the N77 this week. The closure will affect the stretch of road at Dinin Bridge, which will be shut to traffic on Wednesday and Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m....

Motorists and residents in the Kells area are being strongly advised to stay away from the vicinity of the church in Kells Village, where a live ESB power line has come down. The situation poses a serious safety risk, and ESB crews are currently en route to deal with the...

Over 300 thousand euro worth of contraband has been seized in Revenue operations in Kilkenny, Dublin, Sligo, Rosslare Europort and the midlands over the past week. Officers discovered 8.1 kilos of herbal cannabis, illicit tablets and tobacco products worth nearly 40 thousand euro. 283 counterfeit items were also seized, along...

Carlow has once again proven itself a national leader in sustainability, topping the charts in household e-waste recycling for the second year running. In 2024, residents in the county recycled an impressive 11.6kg of household e-waste per person, significantly surpassing the national average of 9.5kg. This achievement secures Carlow’s place...

It's now two weeks since Natalie Nolan was last seen in the Tullow Street area of Carlow town

The Rosemary Tree Cafe was a popular spot for many in Thomastown for those living and working in the area as well as people passing through

The AZAP Print Carlow Camogie Championships were officially launched last night at Netwatch Cullen Park. Among those at the launch was Kildavin Clonegal’s Kathleen O’Hara, who shared her own inspiring reason for picking up a hurley again after years away from the game. Having not played camogie since she was...

Funding allocations for roads across the country are due to be announced and it's been suggested the Waterford to Cahir scheme as well as the N25 may make the list this time around

Former Kilkenny goalkeeper Micky Walsh says he feels sorry for the players who were “let down” by the scoreboard confusion in Sunday’s All-Ireland semi-final defeat to Tipperary. There was controversy in injury time at Croke Park when an error on the stadium scoreboard – also reflected in TV graphics –...

It's after a burglary in the O'Loughlin Court area between Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning (5th & 6th July)

A swimming ban affecting two popular Carlow bathing spots has now been fully lifted following improvements in water quality. Last month, Carlow County Council introduced restrictions at the bathing area of Bagenalstown swimming pool and boat slip after routine testing revealed unsafe conditions for swimmers. That ban was lifted last...

The Chairperson of a local cancer support centre has described reported delays to treating patients in this region as "quite concerning" The Journal Investigates has published figures showing St Luke's and Waterford University hospital are both falling behind on the target of treating 90% of cancer patients within 15 days....

There's been a delay to a plan to roll out taxes on vapes. The new tax from last year's budget would lace an extra 50 cent per milliliter of e-liquid used in the devices. It was originally promised the new measures would be implemented by the middle of 2025. Addiction...