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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 RedmondAnswering Budget 2027 Questions w/ Gerry Farrell from Castle View Financial Services - 07/10/26
Gerry Farrell from Castle View Financial Services joins Brian . The big focus this morning is answering questionsa on the budget
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondBudget 2027 - Local Representitive give their views - 07/10/26
Catherine Callaghan FG TD chats to Brian about the budget
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondBudget 2027 - Local Carlow-Kilkenny Representitives discuss - 07/10/26
Peter Chap Cleere FF TD is joined by Natasha Newsome Drennan SF TD as they discuss the budget
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondBudget 2027 - Our Local voices - 07/10/26
Ann – spoke on the show in early September in advance of the budget. She said they need to look after the working-class people. She worked all her life and is…
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondLottie Ryan - TV Hosting and Hormone health - 06/10/26
Lottie Ryan – co-host of Virgin Media Television's The Six O’clock Show. She will talk about the show + her hormone health. She started to experience hormonal…
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondBudget Talks w/ Cllr David Fitzgerald FG - Kilkenny Municipal District - 06/10/26
Cllr David Fitzgerald FG - Kilkenny Municipal District. He wants to comment on the upcoming budget. He has a few thoughts around the challenges of this budget…
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondInternational Trigeminal Neuralgia Awareness Day w/ Michele Roys
Michele Roys – in Limerick is an award-winning author, speaker and podcast host. She is also the Facial Pain Association's Awareness Ambassador for Ireland…
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondAvoid money mules / laundering - Joe Farrell from Farrell McElwee Solicitors - 06/10/26
Joe Farrell - Farrell McElwee Solicitors. Topic= money mules / laundering. People starting college and often affected by this
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondTime Capsule w/ Lynne Whelan - Carlow Historical & Archaeological Society
Lynne Whelan – committee member of Carlow Historical & Archaeological Society. She wants to talk about their time capsule and their society in general. Members…
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondRemembering Corinna Hardgrave - Restaurant Critic with the Irish Times - 06/10/26
Madeleine Lyons – managing editor of features at the Irish Times. She was previously Food & Drink Editor, Property Editor and Special Reports Editor. She wants…
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondHelping children with additional needs - Rhona Cullinan and daughter Molly - 06//10/26
Rhona Cullinan – lived in Carlow for 10 years and is originally from Kimmage in Dublin. She moved back to Dublin. She is a mum of three kids with additional…
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondCarlow Lions Club Charity Auction supporting local causes - 06/10/26
This Thursday the Carlow Lions Club Charity Auction takes place on at 7:30pm on Thursday at the Seven Oaks Hotel in Carlow to support the Éist Cancer Support…
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondIsrael vs Ireland Soccer/ Pro-Israel stance in Ireland in 2026 - What does it mean? - 05/10/26
Francis – was last on the show in October 2025. He is pro-Israel. He said he flies the Israel flag in his truck and has lost friends over it. He thinks Hamas…
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondBlood thinners in the form of aspirin and a medical ring-a-round - 05/10/26
Pauline – has to get a tooth out + takes mild blood thinners in the form of aspirin. The doctor says it’s the dentist’s job to take her off them and the…
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondPigeon Racing w/ Pa Kavanagh - Carlow and District Racing Pigeon Club - 05/10/26
Pa Kavanagh is a member of Carlow and District Racing Pigeon Club. They fly with Leinster Premier. They are coming home tomorrow. He is currently out in the…
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondCarlow / Kilkenny Skillnet Event w/ Aisling Ward
Aisling Ward – network manager at Carlow / Kilkenny Skillnet wants to talk about an event taking place on 21st October between 2-5pm at the Seven Oaks Hotel…
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondWoodford Dolmen Hotel Wedding fare w/ KCLR's Aisling Mcdonald
KCLR's Aisling McDonald chats about about a wedding fare she attended over the weekend at the Woodford Dolmen Hotel
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondTeachers's industrial action w/Cllr Fergal Browne FG - 05/10/26
Cllr Fergal Browne FG – Municipal District of Carlow. He is principal of Primary and secondary schools across the country are likely to experience disruptions…
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Garvaghy Road Situation w/ Senator Patricia Stephenson (SD) -05/10/26
Senator Patricia Stephenson (SD) – wants to comment on the situation in Drumcree. On Saturday afternoon she spoke from a platform at the ‘No Going Back Rally’…
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondAran Bakery rises to the top again at Blas na hÉireann Irish Food Awards w/ Bart Pawlukojc - 05/10/26
Arán Bakery & Bistro has been named Supreme Champion at the Blas na hÉireann Irish Food Awards for the second time, making history as the first producer to…
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Gerry Reynolds - CEO of Castlecomer Credit Union - 02/10/26
Gerry Reynolds - CEO of Castlecomer Credit Union chats to Brian about all that is on offer at the Credit Union
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Friday Panel with Helena Hennessy Ruane and Cllr John Brennan FG - 02/10/26
The Friday Panel Helena Hennessy Ruane – owner of Coco Paws Dog Grooming Studio in Castlecomer. She used to own a shop in the town and is a prominent member of…
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondEugene Dillion - Chairperson of Castlecomer Male Voice Choir - 02/10/26
Eugene Dillion – chairperson of Castlecomer Male Voice Choir. He is 38 years in the choir and used to own a pub locally. He sold it 6 years ago. The stage is…
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Brandon McCarthy Castlecomer Boxer heads Stateside for Pro fights - 02/10/26
Owain Comerford from KCLR chats about Brandon McCarthy who is a professional boxer from Clogh, Castlecomer. He holds a record of 6-0 as a pro and was 16x…
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondThe Wine List - w/ Amy Coogan from The Wine Centre
Amy Colgan is the shop manager at The Wine Centre in Kilkenny. She chats about wines from Spain, and she has 3 bottles for tasting
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Remebering Esther Rantze - 01/10/26
Ken Sweeney - Showbiz Editor of The Irish Sun talks about Esther Rantzen who has died. She presented the BBC show That's Life! for 21 years and launched the…
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondLiving with ADHD - Author Ronan McGovern and his book ‘Disturber of the Piece’ - 01/10/26
Ronan McGovern – in Dublin describes himself as a Stanford University Scholar with ADHD. His book ‘Disturber of the Piece’ about ADHD life experiences will be…
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondPublic Purse - Helping citizens learn more about their locality w/William Kennedy - 01/10/26
William Kennedy – from Kilkenny has built Public Purse, a website that aims to index all line-item expenses for each government entity, including Carlow and…
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EU's public procurement framework w/ Frank Feighan FG - is Minister of State for Public Procurement, Digitalisation and eGovernment - 01/10/26
Frank Feighan FG - is Minister of State for Public Procurement, Digitalisation and eGovernment. He wants to talk about the adoption by the European Commission…
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondIrish Design Week - behind the scenes w/ Programme Director Tom Watts - 01/10/26
Tom Watts - from Kilkenny is Head of Design at the Design & Crafts Council Ireland (DCCI) and is Programme Director of Irish Design Week (7th–14th November…
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondThousands of Euros of fines from Kilkenny Speed Camera - 01/10/26
Alex Cunningham – news reporter with The Irish examiner. More than 2,700 offending drivers avoided penalty points and fines in 2025 due to issues with two…
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Financial Pressure on Bar and Restaraunt scene - Pat Crotty Owner of Paris Texas - 30/09/26
Pat Crotty - owner Paris Texas in Kilkenny, CEO of the Vintners Federation of Ireland. Morale amongst rural publicans is at rock bottom as pubs continue to…
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondClimate Action Week Carlow - Climate Action Coordinator Jannette O’Brien - 30/09/26
Jannette O’Brien - Climate Action Coordinator with Carlow County Council wants to talk about Climate Action Week Carlow. They are hosting their 3rd Climate…
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondKilkenny City’s Train Station Updates w/ Senator Malcolm Noonan GP 30/09/26
Senator Malcolm Noonan GP – An update to part of Kilkenny city’s train station and its idle lift as well as the need for more carriages were among the topics…
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondAshgrove Renewable - Renewable Energies Governemt Grant w/ Shane Murphy - 30/09/26
Shane Murphy – Sales and Technical Director at Ashgrove Renewables. He is a specialist in home energy upgrades and grants and has worked in this area for 25…
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondWeddding Wisdom w/ James Murphy and Clare Kavanagh - 30/09/26
James Murphy from Blissful Weddings will join Clare Kavanagh to discuss how carefully selected décor can enhance and complement the existing styling of a…
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondAmber Women’s Refuge - Helping women and children affected domestic - 30/9/26
Naoimh Murphy - Communications & Training Officer at Amber Women’s Refuge, a domestic abuse service for women and children living in Kilkenny and Carlow…
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondCllr Fintan Phelan FF – Municipal District of Carlow
Cllr Fintan Phelan FF – Municipal District of Carlow. There was some damage done by the high winds in Carlow Town. Some trees were knocked down.
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondBirdwatch Ireland (and beyond) w/ Ian McCullagh - 29/09/26
Ian McCullagh from the Kilkenny Branch of Birdwatch Ireland chats to Brian about birdwatching both in Ireland and abroad in Espana.
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondBudget 2027 with Gerry Farrell from Castle View Financial Services - 29/09/26
Gerry Farrell from Castle View Financial Services joins Brian . The big focus this morning is what will be in the Budget next Tuesday and perhaps a wish list…
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondChairperson of Carlow Mental Health Association (CMHA) - Rita Kelly - 29/09/26
Rita Kelly – Chairperson of Carlow Mental Health Association (CMHA). Carlow Mental Health Association is affiliated to Mental Health Ireland. They were formed…
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondTully's Travel Guide with Brian Dermody - 29/09/26
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 RedmondPlaying with U2 - Violinst Zara Doyle - 29/09/26
Zara Doyle - represented Kilkenny in the 32-county orchestra that played with U2 on Friday in Mt Temple. She is 11 and in 6th class in Scoil Bhride Paulstown…
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondRemembering Murty Brennan - 29/09/26
Liviu Iftime – from the Twilight Community Group, Hebron House, Kilkenny. He wants to pay tribute to Murty Brennan who has died. Murty Brennan was a proud city…
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondThe graft of the craft - Kilkenny Craft Guild w/Martin Matthews - 29/09/26
Martin Matthews - Chairperson, Kilkenny Craft Guild CLG. He is a stonecutter. After several years of planning and work, Kilkenny Craft Guild (KCG) is delighted…
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondA Returning Kylie Bruce and Brother Rhett Anthony - From Australia to Kilkenny, remembering their mother - 19/09/26
Kylie Bruce and her brother Rhett Anthony are from the Sunshine Coast in Australia. Their mother died from cancer last year. Their grandmother is still alive…
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondGarvaghy Road Marches and Protests - Kathleen Funchion SF MEP - 29/09/26
Kathleen Funchion SF MEP – this morning she had planned to drive to the Garvaghy Road in Co Armagh but was informed there was no need to as the residents were…
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondThe Dublin International Film Festival Irish Campus- Tour History makers - 28/09/26
The Dublin International Film Festival Irish Campus Tour, in association with Screen Ireland, is coming to SETU's campus in Carlow tomorrow, bringing a special…
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondGambling and Gaming with gambling addiction councillor Tony O’Reilly - 28/09/26
Tony O’Reilly – from Carlow now works as a gambling addiction councillor. He is the author of the best-selling book Tony 10. It tells the story of Tony's…
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondWeekend Sport catch up with Oisin Langan - 28/09/26
Oisin Langan chats to Brian about the weekend's sport news and action .
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondLife as a Writer - Finbarr O'Sullivan - 28/09/26
Finbarr O'Sullivan - author living in Carlow and is part of the Carlow Writers' Co-operative Group (a group when writers to come together and share their work…
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondCredit Union Tullow Strikes - Dr. Gareth Murphy - 28/09/26
Dr Gareth Murphy – Head of Industrial Relations and Campaigns at the Financial Services Union. Staff at Tullow Credit Union are today on their 2nd full day of…
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondAffected by Flooding and Electricity Updates - Local Buisness Owners perspective's -
Katie Quinn – manager of Dunnes Stores on St Kieran’s Street in Kilkenny. They were affected by flooding over the weekend Alice Sessarini – owner of Cupán Cafe…
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondFrom Bangelstown to playing with U2 - Fiddle Player Hillary Minchin - 28/09/26
Hillary Minchin – aged 16 attends Presentation De La Salle Bagenalstown Secondary School. Last Friday she played with U2 when they celebrated 50 years since…
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondWomen to the Front of the Cue - Annette Newman ands Dan Carroll promote women in the game of Snooker - 28/09/26
Dan Carroll ,Chairperson of Female Cue Sports Ireland and Annette Newman who is a dominant figure in Female Cue Sports Ireland (operating under RILSA/Women's…
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondFriday Panel with Economist Tom Helay and Fmr. Journalist Helen Curtain - 25/09/26
This weeks Friday Panel is made up of Economist Tom Helay and Fmr. Journalist Helen Curtain as they chat to Brian about all the goings on nationally and…
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondFood on Friday with Josephine Plettenberg - 25/09/26
Food on Friday is with Josephine Plettenberg today. She chats to Brian about her local produce and her Speltbaker Bakery based in Gowran.
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Crokers Hill Housing Development with Minister James Browne FF TD - 25/09/26
Edwina Grace – KCLR News chats to Minister James Browne FF TD - Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage. He is in Kilkenny today to perform the…
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Listener comments on recent cat attack and Greyhound racing - 25/09/26
Michael – wants to comment on the interviews about the cats that were killed. It’s awful. He would be appalled if such a thing was ever done to his cat Sooty…
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondTullow Credit Union Strike - Cllr Will Paton (Indep) - 25/09/26
Cllr Will Paton (Indep) - Municipal District of Tullow. Staff at Tullow Credit Union are today on their 1st full day of strike action as frontline staff push…