KCLR News

Gardaí are appealing to the public for help in locating 47-year-old Mark Ayres, who was reported missing on Saturday 6th June. Mark was last seen on Upper Yellow Road in Waterford City on Tuesday, June 2. He is believed to have been driving a white Peugeot Partner van with registration...

She was at KCLR before an impromptu visit to UPMC Nowlan Park

Kilkenny Ladies Gaelic Football continues to build momentum across the county, with growing participation numbers, increased investment in player welfare and a significant upcoming milestone for the senior team. The county's senior ladies footballers have been competing since January across the National League, the TG4 Leinster Championship and the All-Ireland...

All road users are urged to approach the stretch with caution

Carlow's journey to the hallowed turf of Croke Park ended in heartbreak on Saturday afternoon as Laois claimed the Joe McDonagh Cup with a 1-27 to 1-18 victory. The Barrowsiders travelled to headquarters dreaming of a third Joe McDonagh title, while close rivals Laois made the familiar trip up the...

A number of properties across both counties have seen such incidents recently

Kilkenny Celtic Challenge manager Dessie Walsh says he could not be prouder of his players after they captured the Electric Ireland Celtic Challenge All-Ireland title on Saturday. The Cats claimed a dramatic victory over Tipperary, sealing the win with an injury-time goal to bring national silverware back to the county....

A special meeting of the city municipal district's been called for this evening by Mayor John Coonan where the prominent businessman will be celebrated for his 50 years contribution to local tourism, economy and culture

The An Taisce reports for both counties have some suggestions for improvements

36-year-old Abayomi Ikanlawon, with an address in Church Street, Carlow Town, appeared before Wicklow Circuit Criminal Court after pleading guilty to dangerous driving causing death

Time is running out as nominations for the Carlow Business Awards close tonight (Sunday). Organisers are urging people to visit the County Carlow Chamber website before midnight to submit their entries. Entries are particularly sought for the innovation and international trade categories ahead of September's grand gala final.

Primary schools are being invited to take part in the Blue Star Programme. Run by the Department of Foreign Affairs, the initiative helps pupils learn about the European Union, democracy, diversity, and climate action. Nearly 400 schools took part last year, including eight from Carlow and six in Kilkenny. Registered...

Preparations are continuing in Carlow ahead of this year's Entente Florale finals. A major town improvement programme is underway, including the refurbishment of roundabouts, new planting schemes, and public art projects. Officials say the works are designed to showcase Carlow at its best as it welcomes visitors and judges later...

The Vintners' Federation of Ireland is calling on the Government to introduce a new support scheme for pubs in Budget 2027. The organisation wants a new On-Trade Sustainability Scheme which will give a tax credit of €20 for every 50-litre keg of draught beer or cider sold, with a maximum...

Katie Taylor's Croke Park headliner - her final fight - against Flora Pili is beyond her wildest dreams, according to the Bray native.

Concerns have been raised over ongoing delays in resolving dangerous road conditions on the N24 road outside Mooncoin Village. Councillor Pat Dunphy says residents continue to face serious visibility issues on the road known as 'the bends' when exiting their homes, creating significant safety risks. The matter was referred back...

Ireland's Easiest Quiz has finally been won after a 20-week build-up here in KCLR. Noel Ryan of Dunbell in Kilkenny was fast with the answers this morning on and beat the buzzer when asked his own name as the final question to scoop €2,000. It's the biggest amount ever won...

The remains of a body which was recovered off the Waterford coast last August have been positively identified. The body was recovered by a French trawler 20 miles off Mine Head on the Waterford coast on August the 28th of last year and brought ashore at Ballycotton in East Cork....

The Borris Festival of Writing and Ideas is celebrating its 14th year and continues to attract audiences from across Ireland and beyond. The festival, which takes place in the County Carlow village features dozens of writers, musicians and speakers, with up to 30 events taking place each day. This year's...

Over 500 plants and 40 varieties will be available at Rothe House's annual garden plant sale, which takes place tomorrow, Saturday (June 6th) from 11am through to 4pm. Visitors will have free access to the garden from New Building Lane, where those with green fingers are set to be spoiled...