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The KCLR Daily with Brian Redmond
Join Brian Redmond every weekday for The KCLR Daily, covering key news and current affairs stories to food, fashion, business, lifestyle and everything in between. The KCLR Daily tackles the topics of the day, reflecting life in Kilkenny and Carlow. Produced by Tom Hurley. Contact the show, weekdays by text or WhatsApp to 083 3069696, phone 1800 90 9696 or email thekclrdaily@kclr96fm.com.
Episodes
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondDublin Marathon w/Micky McDonald rasings funds for Spina Bifida - 19/10/26
Micky McDonald – from Castlecomer is running the Dublin marathon next Sunday to raise funds for Spina Bifida Ireland. His youngest son Luka aged 4 was born…
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondWorld Champion Cyclist Lara Gilliespie - History Maker talks to KCLR - 19/10/26
Lara Gillespie – from Wicklow (born in Carlow) is world champion for the second time after taking gold in a dominant performance in the points race at the UCI…
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondWeekend Sport analysis with Oisin Langan - 19/10/26
Oisin Langan chats to Brian about all the weekend's sporting action.
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondSiege of Jadotville - Defense Forces Recognition - 19/10/26
The extraordinary story of the Siege of Jadotville, and the long campaign to ensure that the men who fought there received the recognition they deserved, will…
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondSaudi Arabia Execution - A listener's perspective - 19/10/26
George Reid – in Roscommon wants to talk about a man who was executed in Saudi Arabia. He doesn’t think we should be doing any business with that county. (The…
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Lidl Green Fund - w/ Dearbhla Doyle from St. Colman’s National School Conahy - 19/10/26
Dearbhla Doyle – deputy principal of St. Colman’s National School in Conahy, Co. Kilkenny. She wants to talk about the Lidl Green Fund. She wants to share…
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondHit and Run and Road Safety in Kilmaganny - Noreen Cummins - 19/10/26
Noreen Cummins - is a resident in Kilmaganny, Co Kilkenny. Once a month they have a community social morning where members of the community come in for a chat…
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The Friday Panel w/Kathleen Funchion SF MEP & Cllr Brian O’Donoghue FG - 16/10/26
Kathleen Funchion SF MEP & Cllr Brian O’Donoghue FG chat to Brian about all the past weeks main talking points
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondFood on Friday - Orla Drumgoole A.K.A Irish Mammy Cooks - 16/10/26
Food on Friday - Orla Drumgoole lives in Monaghan. The former teacher has gained a significant following online for her no-nonsense cooking tutorials from her…
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondThe Wine List from The Wine Centre w/ Amy Colgan - 16/10/26
Amy Colgan – shop manager at The Wine Centre in Kilkenny - Wine Slot. She will focus on 2 lesser-known red wines
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondKilkenny Helping the Homeless w/Mary Pierce - 16/10/26
Mary Pierce - founder of Kilkenny Helping the Homeless. She wants to talk about their Community Market at The Hub, Cillin Hill, this Sunday from 10am to 4pm…
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondKCLR Sport with Oisin Langan - 16/10/26
Oisin chats to Brian about all the past week's and this weekend sporting action, nationally and from further afield.
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondIrish Government's new investment plan w/ Ivan Dunne - Head of Financial Services at Campion Insurance - 16/10/26
Ivan Dunne - Head of Financial Services at Campion Insurance. He has highlighted a number of key challenges and considerations around the government’s new…
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondPregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day & ‘Wave of Light’ Day - 16/10/26
Lauren chats about yesterday which was was ‘Wave of Light’, a day globally dedicated to remembering babies who have died. It was also Pregnancy and Infant Loss…
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondKilkenny Filmmaker Maeve Shaw with new film : Old Dogs New Tricks - 16/10/26
Maeve Shaw – was on the show in March 2025. She is from Kilkenny and lived in Stockholm, Sweden. She was on a year intensive film study course and working on…
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondVandals strike Castlecomer Discovery Park - 16/10/26
Tony Kenny – General Manager at Castlecomer Discovery Park. “It is with great sadness and frustration that we share that the Sonix Entertainment Witches &…
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondThe Annals of Cricket in Carlow
Bernard O'Mara – from Kilkenny is a long-standing member of Bagenalstown Cricket Club, a UKCC Level 3 coach, and the author of the book "The Annals of Cricket…
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondNews of the Week with Dermot and Owain
Weekly news discussion with The KCLR News Team, Dermot Keyes and Owain Comerford.
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondKilkenny Podiatry Clinic, now open on Cootes Lane
Lorcan O Brian - Owner of Kilkenny Podiatry Clinic on Cootes Lane and Abigael Egan – podiatrist. NEW to Kilkenny! Expert podiatry care, right here in Kilkenny…
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondWin the Trip of a Lifetime to the Rugby World Cup 2027 with Kilkenny RFC
Dave Matthews (Head of fundraising) and Darragh O’Dwyer (Main club sponsor) from Kilkenny RFC chat to Brian about the club fundraising to build an all-weather…
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondPregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day
Today is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day. Clare Mansfield – from Bagenalstown is the founder of Flowering – Fertility Support Services and is also…
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondMinister Jennifer Muranne O' Conner on the National Drugs Strategy - 14/10/26
Minister Jennifer Muranne O' Conner chats to Brain about the National Drugs Strategy and the focus needed on it .
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Mount Carmel Nursing Home Treasurer Frank Mckenna - 14/10/26
Frank Mckenna is the treasurer at Mount Carmel Nursing Home in Callan . He chats about the service and help they need.
The KCLR Daily with Brian Redmond777 Love Rule with The 'Love Doctor' Francis Kelleher - 14/10/26
Frances Kelleher chats to Brian about the 777 rule when it comes to mainting love in relationships.
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Charlie McConnologue FF TD Ministter of State - Community Sports Facilites fund - 14/10/26
Charlie McConnologue - FF TD Ministter of State with responsibilty for Sport and Postal Policy chats to Brain about the Community Sports Facilites fund
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondFrom Transplant to Triathalon - Byran Duignan - 14/10/26
Byran Duignan chats to Brain about his journey from recieving a kidney transplant back in 2006 to now heading off for a full Iron Man in Portugal this weekend.
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondSIPTU Representitive Teagas Technological Sector Colm Kennedy - 14/10/26
SIPTU Representitive of Teagas Technological Sector Colm Kennedy chats to Brian about the Strikes at the Oakpark Research facility .
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondWaterford City Housing Estate Fire Update (as of 13:00) 13/10/26
Dermot Keyes – KCLR News. Gardaí have begun a murder investigation and have confirmed that the fire at the house in Waterford was an arson attack. The fire…
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondPublic Sector Strikes - A teacher's view w/ ASTI spokesperson Donal Coughlan
Donal Coughlan – is a teacher in Presentation Secondary Clonmel. He is also spokesperson for the ASTI in Tipperary + Kilkenny + Offaly. Tomorrow teachers in…
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondProperty Price increases w/ Joanne Geary - Managing Director of MyHome - 13/10/26
Joanne Geary - Managing Director of MyHome. Their quarterly Property Price Report for Q3 has been released this morning. According to their latest MyHome…
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondVet Richard Ryan - Shamonda Virus - 13/10/26
Vet Richard Ryan is in to chat about the Shamonda Virus, plus the importance of milk samples prior to dry off season.
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondAuthor Mary Kennedy’s ‘Now You Are Wonderful' book launch w/ Brian Redmond - 13/10/26
Brian Redmond was at the launch of Mary Kennedy’s new book ‘Now You Are Wonderful’ in Dublin on Monday night
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondIndustrial Action and Tax Dedline w/ Gerry Farrell - Castle View Financial Services 13/10/26
Gerry Farrell - Castle View Financial Services – Finance. He is here to comment on the public sector industrial action, and the Tax Deadlines looming – pay and…
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondXmas Travel with Tully's Travel - 13/10/26
Brian Dermody – director at Tully’s Travel, Tullow Street Carlow. Tully's Travel is a leading Irish Travel Agency that have extensive experience in the Travel…
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondRemembering Paraic O'Rourke w/ KCLR's Eddie Scally - 13/10/26
Eddie Scally – KCLR wants to pay tribute to Paraic O'Rourke (Knockabooley, Stoneyford, Co. Kilkenny and formerly of Sallins, Co.Kildare). Paraic passed away…
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondProtect Inistioge’s Environment Group on Curraghmore Wind Farm 13/10/26
Patrick Croke - spokesperson for Protect Inistioge’s Environment. Residents of Inistioge village and surrounding areas have been involved in a coordinated…
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondWaterford Fire in Housing Estate w/ KCLR's Dermot Kennedy on the scene - 13/10/26
Emergency services are at the scene of what appears to be a serious fire in Waterford this morning. It’s understood to be at a home in the Birchwood area, just…
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondAvoiding Scams with Cyber Awareness Leads, John Haren and Audrey Doherty - 12/10/26
John Haren and Audrey Doherty are Cyber Awareness Leads with AIB. They want to talk about the latest scams targeting people across Ireland and the simple steps…
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondSavour Kilkenny w/ Katie Flannery and Zsofi Szommer - 12/10/26
One of Ireland's favourite premier food festivals, Savour Kilkenny (22 – 26 October) marks the end of autumn in the stunning setting of Kilkenny's Medieval…
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondAnti Garda Behaviour w/ Cllr Pat Dunphy FG - Municipal District of Piltow - 12/10/26
Cllr Pat Dunphy FG - Municipal District of Piltown about a social media video showing anti-social behaviour against a garda in Carrigeen over the weekend. It…
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondJohn Murphy - Chairperson of the IFA Grain Committee Emergency meeting for all malting barley - 12/10/26
John Murphy - Chairperson of the IFA Grain Committee. He is a tillage and dairy farmer from Monageer, Co. Wexford. The IFA will holding an emergency meeting…
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondOisin Langan with a lookback on the weekend's sport - 12/10/26
Oisin Langan chats to Brianb about all the weekend sport.
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondMark Dunne - General Manager of Mount Juliet Estate and Charity Gold Event - 12/10/26
Mark Dunne - General Manager of Mount Juliet Estate. They are hosting a Charity Gold Event tomorrow. It’s for the fourth annual Marriott Business Council…
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondKilkenny City Harriers Cross Country Event - Conor MacGabhann - 12/10/26
Conor MacGabhann - from Kilkenny City Harriers about a Cross Country event being held tomorrow morning in the Castle Park. This is an annual event with just…
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondBarnstorm Theatre Company - 35th anniversary and a free retrospective exhibition opening - 12/10/26
Richard Mansworth – Producer with Barnstorm Theatre Company wants to speak about the company’s 35th anniversary and a free retrospective exhibition opening at…
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondSúilSiar : Irish EdTech company and educational platform - Feargal Máirtín - 12/10/26
Feargal Máirtín – director and co-founder of SúilSiar which is an Irish EdTech company and educational platform that provides curriculum-aligned digital…
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Pro Boxing analysis and Students destroy house near UL w/ KCLR's Owain Comerford and Albhie Galvin - 12/10/26
Owain Comerford – KCLR about Brandon McCarthy who is a professional boxer from Clogh, Castlecomer. He fought over the weekend in Long Beach California. Ailbhe…
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondFriday Panel
The Friday Panel with Pauline O'Connell - Visual artist in Kilkenny and Cllr Tomas Breathnach (Labour) - from the Piltown electoral area
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondThe Wine List with Amy Colgan - shop manager at The Wine Centre
Amy Colgan – shop manager at The Wine Centre in Kilkenny for The Wine List. The focus this Friday is on wines from France + Italy, and she has 2 bottles for…
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondGillian Grattan – playwright, filmmaker, drama facilitator & Artistic Director of TADA Theatre
Gillian Grattan – in Thomastown is a playwright, filmmaker and drama facilitator and Artistic Director of TADA Theatre. She wants to share a letter that she…
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondFr John Dunphy - of St Clare’s Hospitality Kitchen
Fr John Dunphy - of St Clare’s Hospitality Kitchen’s management team. They are running low on food supplies + food parcels. He also wants to remind listeners…
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondSavour Kilkenny 2026
One of Ireland's favourite premier food festivals, Savour Kilkenny (22 – 26 October) marks the end of autumn in the stunning setting of Kilkenny's Medieval…
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondMeet Mint Medispa - specialist skincare clinic
Diane O'Neill - Manager and Louise Brennan - Assistant Manager at Mint Medispa - a specialist clinic offering Skincare, Laser and Massage treatments located at…
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondAngela - worked as a nurse in Jerusalem for 12 years
Angela - says she happened on the show on Monday when Frances was talk about Israel. She says it was so good to hear this subject discussed in a civilised way…
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondMartina Anderson on new book 'Choosing the Struggle'
Martina Anderson - from Derry served as a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) for Foyle from 2020 to 2021, and previously from 2007 to 2012. A member of…
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondDr Jennifer Carroll MacNeill FG TD - Minister for Health
Dr Jennifer Carroll MacNeill FG TD - Minister for Health. She has warned the HSE regions they "cannot do everything every year" and overspending this year will…
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondJackson Fernandes road incident update
Jackson Fernandes - on the 8th of July in Carlow Town, he was involved in a devastating road incident when a black Ford Ranger pick-up truck, stolen by youths…
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More Local Representives discuss the Budget 2027 - 07/10/26
Jennifer Marnane O’Connor - Minister of State at the Department of Health and Cllr Sean O hArgan (Lab) join Brian to talk about the budget
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondBudget 2027 - A local perspective - 07/10/26
Lena - her husband is on disability, and she is his unpaid carer. This year they can’t afford any heating in their house. His medical expenses have gone up…
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondBudget 2027 with Sernator Malcolm Noonan GP and Gerry Farrell 07/10/26
Senator Malcolm Noonan GP joins Brian and Gerry Farrell from Castle View Financial Services to discuss the budget.