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Anti-social behaviour and drug-related issues have emerged as the top concerns for people living across County Carlow. A recent survey by the Local Community Safety Partnership received 350 responses from the public. Rural isolation, public safety, and youth facilities were also highly ranked as areas needing urgent attention. The partnership...

Fianna Fáil Councillor Andrew McGuinness has been elected Mayor of Kilkenny City’s Municipal District for the fourth time. He was proposed by Councillor Joe Malone and seconded by Councillor David Fitzgerald. Outgoing Mayor John Coonan of Fine Gael was elected Deputy Mayor. Speaking after the vote, Mayor McGuinness said he...

A delegation from Carlow is set to head to Dublin for direct talks with the Minister for Higher Education following last night's emergency public meeting about the closure of Carlow College. Fianna Fáil TD Sean Fleming confirmed to the meeting that Minister James Lawless has agreed to a face-to-face sit-down...

An appeal has been launched in Ferrybank following the removal of a life-saving community defibrillator. The AED unit was taken from its external cabinet outside Colin Molloy Butchers and the Ferrybank Post Office overnight. Local community first responders are stressing that this equipment is vital for medical emergencies and are...

A motorcyclist has died in a crash in Carrick on Suir in Tipperary. The collision involving a motorbike and a car happened at 4.45 yesterday evening at Ballynagrana. The motorcyclist - a man in his 30s - was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the car - a...

Kilkenny entrepreneur Niamh Butler has been named overall winner at the Kilkenny LEO Entrepreneur Awards. She says she is “blown away” by the win, which recognises her journey developing Yoohoo Skincare, a range aimed at menopausal women. Ms Butler who is a breast cancer survivor, says the idea came after...

A good guy. A man above politics. A great colleague. These were among the tributes paid to Councillor Michael Doran (FG) by his Muinebheag Municipal District (MD) colleagues upon succeeding Cllr Daniel Pender (FF) as Cathaoirleach at the AGM held at McGrath Hall on Wednesday.  First elected to Carlow County...

Fianna Fáil Councillor Daniel Pender has welcomed the approval of planning permission for 62 new homes on the Fenagh Road outside Bagenalstown, saying it represents an important opportunity for families and young people to establish themselves locally. The Leas-Cathaoirleach of the Muinebheag Municipal District, Cllr. Pender had backed the earlier...

Some Refugee supports say people's rights are being trampled on for the sake of speedier procedures

Backed by National Broadband Ireland and partners in the delivery of the Government's National Broadband Plan, including KPMG, DreamDev Technologies, TLI Group, Entegro, Obelisk and Circet, aim is to support technology investments that enhance digital learning and maximise the benefits of high-speed broadband connectivity.

He brought it up at the recent meeting of the council

KCLR's Agri Correspondent Matt O'Keeffe sums up what it means

Carlow continue their All-Ireland campaign on Sunday afternoon as they take on Sligo in the TG4 LGFA All-Ireland Junior Championship at SETU Carlow. Join us live on KCLR Plus with throw-in at 2.00pm, as Carlow look to secure another important result on home soil. Coverage is with thanks to Dan...

Plan now is to speak with the owner to understand the issues

The self-service facility, which allows access from 8am to 10pm daily without staff had operated successfully since 2018

South East Technological University has welcomed a major €460 million investment in research and innovation announced by the Government. SETU will contribute to three of Ireland’s new Rinn research centres, which will focus on areas including artificial intelligence, advanced therapies, energy and semiconductor technologies. The initiative aims to strengthen industry...

A man has been charged following the seizure of a gun and 40 thousand euro worth of drugs in Wexford on Tuesday. The man, aged in his 30s, failed to stop for Gardaí, attempted to flee the scene and rammed a patrol car near Enniscorthy in the early hours of...

Investigations are continuing into a burglary in Carlow. Gardaí were called to a property in Fenagh on Friday 5th June. Garda Robert Rasmussen told KCLR News that the house in question was broken into and a tv was stolen. Gardaí are asking members of the public if they saw anything...

Planning permission has been granted for a major solar farm in County Wexford, despite the local authority receiving over 200 objections. Gen-7 Renewable Energy Limited has been given the green light for a 300-acre solar farm. The Gusseranne Community Action Group say locals will be appealing the decision to An...

The European Central Bank has increased rates by a quarter of one percent. It says this comes as the war in the Middle East continues to generate inflationary pressures. Today's is the first rate hike since the autumn of 2023. The ECB says the future looks "uncertain" with the full...