KCLR News

Carlow folk/rock duo Asophonics have announced the release of their debut EP Colours Keep Changing, with the self-produced record set to arrive on Friday, July 17th. The band will be a familiar name to KCLR listeners, with their infectious track Washing Dishes becoming a firm favourite on the airwaves in...

The crew there is also launching its new 'Reptile of the Month' series on Instagram

As part of the investigation a man aged in his forties was arrested and has been detained under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act, 1996 at a Garda Station in the Offaly area

The Carnegie building on the quays is a much-loved structure and many have wondered what's to become of it since the purpose-built Mayfair Library opened in 2024

It's as a hosepipe ban takes effect in parts of the country while we're being asked to not barbecue outdoors

Views and observations on the plan must be lodged with the local authority by 4 o'clock this afternoon

Concern has been expressed for Abbie’s well-being

It would incorporate the N80 which is now responsible for four and a half million annual vehicle movements

Three raised pedestrian crossings will span the route

Gardaí have confirmed that a firearm was taken in the course of a burglary at a residential property in the Slieverue area of South Kilkenny between the 6th and 12th of July. A Garda spokesperson told KCLR News this afternoon that "investigations are ongoing". Meanwhile, more than seven point seven...

A community walk and cycle to raise awareness of the proposed removal of native trees as part of the N76 Callan Bypass Pavement Scheme will take place at 5pm this evening. The walk/cycle will begin at the Abbey Meadow Car Park and will proceed through the Moat Field, onto the...

Championship football continues on Thursday night as Old Leighlin face Fenagh in the Carlow Senior Football Championship. Join us live on KCLR Plus with throw-in at 8.30pm, as both teams look to make a winning start to their championship season. Coverage is with thanks to Dan Morrissey & Co, in...

Temperatures could hit 30 degrees and as all of the usual warnings for conserving water, taking care at waterbodies and more continue, farmers are reminded of the potential impact on animals and crop

The Carlow Senior Football Championship gets underway on Thursday evening as Bagenalstown Gaels take on Éire Óg. Join us live on KCLR Plus with throw-in at 7.00pm, as two of Carlow's top sides begin their championship campaigns. Coverage is with thanks to Dan Morrissey & Co, in a league of...

They're due to address the media ahead of an Oireachtas Committee hearing examining the proposed transfer of higher education assets and collective redundancies affecting 87 staff

They're among 126,000 across the country to get a share of a €48.8 million funding pot announced by Minister Dara Calleary

Given the pending expansion of Rosslare to accommodate offshore renewable energy, the growing levels of road freight accessing the port and with our main transport arteries likely to become even busier over the next decade

Long-awaited road safety improvement works on the Tullaroan Road look set to be completed by the end of this year.  Green Cllr Maria Dollard had tabled a motion seeking the upgrade in January after consistent concerns from residents and those travelling along the stretch. Following continued engagement with the Kilkenny...

The individual was located and vital treatment carried out by advanced paramedics before being carried by stretcher to a waiting vehicle which transferred them to an ambulance

A number of rooms there will be refurbished with work to begin shortly in the expectation it'll be completed by the end of this year