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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 RedmondCarlow Business Awards Winners chat to Brian - 25/09/26
Last night saw the announcement of all 26 winners of the Carlow Business Awards at a gala event in VISUAL, Carlow. The event was a celebration of all the…
The KCLR Daily with Brian Redmond“Out Run Hunger” w/ David Walsh - Carlow Entrepreneur and CEO of HaloCare
David Walsh - Carlow Entrepreneur and CEO of HaloCare. He is also Club Carlow Chairman. He wants to talk about the “Out Run Hunger” campaign in Carlow which…
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondAward wininng Music artitist Luan Parle - founder / facilitator of 'Songs of Our Place' - 24/09/26
Luan Parle - Artist and the founder / facilitator of 'Songs of Our Place'. Meteor Award and Tatler Award Winning singer-songwriter Luan Parle has had numerous…
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondTrees on Top Agenda with Biologist, Environmental consultant Eanna Ni Lamhna - 24/09/26
Eanna Ni Lamhna - biologist, environmental consultant, radio and television presenter, author and educator. She is spokesperson for this year’s Glennon…
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondCivic Reception at James Stephens Barracks for the Defence forces W/ KCLR News's Martin Quility
Martin Quilty – KCLR news. He is currently attending a Civic Reception at James Stephens Barracks in Kilkenny city. The civic power and authority that the…
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondNicola Doran CEO of Carlow Chamber chats about the 2026 Carlow Business Awards - 24/09/26
Nicola Doran – CEO of Carlow Chamber chat to Brian about the 2026 Carlow Business Awards which take place tonight.
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondAuthor,wholefood advocate, and food entrepreneur Sophie Morris chats 'Homemade wins' - 24/09/26
Sophie Morris is a best selling author, wholefood advocate, and food entrepreneur whose approach cuts through the noise around healthy eating. Her message is…
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondWhere Tech and Business meet w/Shannon Kearney – Co-Founder of Squaredmap - 24/09/26
Shannon Kearney – from Carlow is co-founder of Squaredmap, a consultancy helping businesses move from chaos to clarity. A Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt, she…
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondEmma Hennessy - Dealing with Ileostomy and raising awareness - 24/09/26
Emma Hennessy chats to Brian . She is from Carlow and had stoma surgery in February. She had an ileostomy which is where the end of your small bowel is brought…
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Pet abuse - an owners perspective - 24/09/26
Emily is living in Kilkenny. Her daughter’s cat was killed by 2 lurchers on Monday. They have 3 more cats that they can’t let out. They have the attack on…
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondThese Hips (and Knees) don't lie - Dr. Stuart Edwards - Orthopaedic Consultant UPMC Aut Even - 23
Dr. Stuart Edwards - Orthopaedic Consultant, UPMC Aut Even. He specialises in hips and knees.
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondMusic as Medicine - with ED Doctor Glen Rwodzi - 23/09/26
Glen Rwodzi - an ED doctor at St Lukes. He is also a country singer currently signed with Next Music label (exclusive distributor). He is Based in Kilkenny and…
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondDetecting Local History - The Póilíní Podcast w/ Dr John Reynolds - 23/09/26
Dr John Reynolds – former garda holds 40 years’ service as a member of An Garda Síochána. During his career, he worked in surveillance, serious crime…
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondThe Love Doctor will see you now - Francis Kelleher helps those unlucky in love - 23/09/26
Frances Kelleher - known as “the love doctor” is a Dating and Relationship Expert and a life coach. She will talk about the 6 reasons you have not found love
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Helping those affected by Dementia - a personal perspective - 23/09/26
Catherine is chatting to Brian and she wants to thank a man who helped her sister who has dementia.
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondThe Butler Gallery's ‘The Soil Project’ with Artist Kasia Kaminska - 23/09/26
Kasia Kaminska – is an artist living in Co. Kilkenny. She works across photography, print, publications and public engagement. Her practice centers on…
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondUrlingford Light and manhole cover - a Saga complete - 23/09/26
Geraldine from Urlingford was on a few weeks ago with an issue with a light and a big manhole. Cllr Mary Hilda Cavanagh FG was on the show the following day…
The KCLR Daily with Brian Redmond'Walk in our shoes' - a campaign for refrom in Ireland's court system - 22/09/26
Anna Kavanagh and Johnny Keenan chat to Brian, abut the ‘Walk In Our Shoes’ campaign. People across county Kilkenny are invited to take part in Walk in Our…
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondCupán Cafe in Callan - Connecting with customers, but without electricity - 23/09/26
Alice chats to Brian , who is the owner of Cupán Cafe in Callan. She set up the outlet recently, and it sounds like she's about to close her original offering…
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondSinger Songwriter Don Mescall - 'Trip Around the Sun' Album - 22/09/26
Don Mescall - singer and songwriter from Co. Limerick He used to live in Callan. returns this October with Trip Around the Sun, his third studio album and a…
The KCLR Daily with Brian Redmond‘Get Stuck In’ D.I.Y podcast with Katelyn Cummins ( Former Rose of Tralee) and Declan Buggy - 22/09/26
Katelyn Cummins ( Former Rose of Tralee) and Declan Buggy, will co-host a podcast called ‘Get Stuck In’. The pair plan to chat about Irish life, craftsmanship…
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondDirector at Tully’s Travel, Brian Dermody Director - getting ready for holidays - 22/09/26
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 RedmondKylie Bruce and Brother Rhett Anthony - From Australia to Kilkenny, remembering their mother - 22/09/26
Kylie Bruce and her Brother Rhett Anthony from the Sunshine Coast in Australia. Their mother died from cancer last year. Their grandmother is still alive aged…
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondClinical Psychologist Dr David Coleman - Parenting tips - 22/09/26
Dr David Coleman, Clinical Psychologist chat to Brian today. He began working in the HSE and is now in private practice, he writes a column in the Irish…
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondPh.D. James Heaney - Carlow College-St Patrick’s Protest - 22/09/26
James Heaney - Ph.D. Lecturer in English and Irish Studies at Carlow College-St Patrick’s. He has been working there over 20 years and is one of the organisers…
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Animal Violence - an Owner's persepctive - 21/09/26
Eleanor in Kilkenny chats to Brian about the killing of her cat. She had a cat which she says was killed by a dog owned by 3 boys yesterday after 7pm. She had…
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondTullogher Rosbercon Mothers and Others - heading to the New York City - 21/09/26
Tullogher Rosbercon Mothers and Others are heading to New York on Thursday 7th October to take part in the International Festival of Ladies Football. They want…
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Caroline Kavanagh - living through trauma and raising a child with Autism - 21/09/26
Caroline Kavanagh – from Goresbridge wants to share her life story. She now lives in Thomastown and says she has a positive story to tell and wants to speak…
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondJanet E. Sahafi - Author, psychotherapist and an addictions counsellor -21/09/26
Janet E. Sahafi – in Thomastown was born in rural Oklahoma, Janet has lived in a wide variety of interesting places in America, and would never have predicted…
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondHazam Faris – Gazan Student VISA situation -21/09/26
Hazam Faris – is a 19-year-old Palestinian student who was refused permission to come Ireland to study in SETU (Waterford campus) this month. He was on the…
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St. Canice's Credit Union Community Connect Fund 2026
St. Canice's Credit Union recently held a gathering of over 40 local groups and organisations set to benefit from their Community Connect Fund for 2026. KCLR's…
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Friday Panel - Sarah Dray & Benny O’Regan - 18/09/26
The Friday Panel is back and its Sarah Dray from Citizens Information Centre Kilkenny., Benny O’Regan from Kilkenny Spartans Volleyball Club.
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondAnne Neary - Food on Friday - 18/09/26
Anne Neary brings us a delcious addition of Food on Friday where we tuck into a Tomato and Lamb Tagine
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondBishop Ger Nash - Taking over the Diocese of Ossory - 18/09/26
Bishop Ger Nash chats to Brian . He formally succeeded Bishop Niall Coll in the Diocese of Ossory last Sunday afternoon. Bishop Nash was installed by…
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondLiam O' Sullivan - Ancient Voices and runnning music gigs - 19/09/26
Liam O'Sullivan chats to Brian at the end of the first hour. He has been running gigs in Kells, Kilkenny for the last number of years under the Ancient Voices…
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondSpeeding cameras and driving fines - 18/09/26
Steve and Denis chat to Brian about their experiences of recieving penalty points while driving. Steve has been banned from driving having been caught speeding…
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondH.E. Ambassador Brendan Ward, Ambassador of Ireland to Romania and H.E. Ambassador Laurențiu-Mihai Ștefan, Ambassador of Romania to Ireland - Ireland E.U. Presidency - 16/07/26-
Martin Quilty from KCLR news chats to Francis as Kilkenny is welcoming 2 Ambassadors today. The county’s been paired with Romania for Ireland’s hosting of the…
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondGareth Alcorn – chairperson of Kilkenny Tourism and owner of Nore Valley Park - 17/09/26
Gareth Alcorn – chairperson of Kilkenny Tourism and owner of Nore Valley Park (pet farm and campsite) in Bennettsbridge. Kilkenny Tourism AGM was held in the…
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondRichard Cook - founder of the Cat Laughs Comedy Festival + MAYhem - 17/06/26
Richard Cook - founder of the Cat Laughs Comedy Festival + MAYhem. When The Cat Laughs was little more than an idea in Kilkenny in 1995, Eamonn backed it. He…
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondJohn McGuinness FF TD - Eamonn Langton tribute and Michael Healy-Rae assault - 17/09/26
John McGuinness FF TD - wants to pay tribute to Eamonn Langton. He will also comment on the assault of Independent TD Michael Healy-Rae in Dublin yesterday.
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondMore Eamonn Langton Tributes - 16/09/26
Brian is joined by a multitude of people as they pay tribute to the late great Eamonn Langton. Clare McInerney Brown - Kilkenny Chamber President, John Purcell…
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondWedding Wisdom with Clara Hutchinson & Clare Kavanagh - 16/09/26
Clara Hutchinson will join Clare Kavanagh – deputy General manager & wedding coordinator at the Woodford Dolmen Hotel to discuss her work as a ceremony singer…
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondRapper ABSOLUTE UNIT (Nathan Doyle) - Macklemore/Ed Sheeren controversy - 16/09/26
ABSOLUTE UNIT (Nathan Doyle) - an independent rapper from Tullow. He joined us in studio in March to talk about his new single is called “Home”. He has…
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondRoisin Hickey - ‘On your Rothar’ cycling skills - 16/09/26
Roisin Hickey – from Kilkenny runs a company called ‘On your Rothar’ for the unsteady and half-ready peddlers to those looking to advance their cycling skills…
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondIrish Rugby Legend Rory Best - Rory’s Miles 2 Mayo: the Trilogy Charity Walk - 16/09/26
Rory Best - former rugby union player who was the captain of the Ireland national team from 2016 to 2019. He played hooker for Ulster. He is currently walking…
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondRemembering Eamonn Langton - 16/06/26
Ned Quinn – former chairman of the Kilkenny County Board and friend of Eamon Langton. The legendary Kilkenny businessman and publican Eamon Langton has died…
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondAlan Doherty & Fiach Moriarity (Aldoc) - Music Group - 19/09/26
Alan Doherty & Fiach Moriarity from the music group Aldoc talk to Brian about the music they make and their upcoming shows .
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondGerry Farrell - Castle View Financial Services - 15/09/26
Gerry Farrell - Castle View Financial Services talks all things Finance wiht Brian. He looks at ways to help yourself with the interest rates, pensions and…
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondKCLR's Ailbhe Gavin - Back to College - 15/09/26
Ailbhe Gavin – KCLR visited SETU to talk to students on their first day back in college
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondBrian Dermody -Director at Tully’s Travel - 15/09/26
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 RedmondJohn Byrne - Reitrement of John Joe Cullen - 15/09/26
John Bryne – from Celtic House B&B wants to pay tribute to renowned local butcher John Joe Cullen in Kilkenny who has announced his retirement after over 50…
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondMichael Shasby – Shasby Funeral Directors - 15/09/26
A new service for the bereaved has opened in Kilkenny City which could save grieving families a four hour round trip on one of their worst days. It’s 126…
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondMinister Jennifer Marnane O’Connor and Peter Chap Cleere FF TD - Towns and Cities Regeneration Investment Fund - 14/09/26
Jennifer Marnane O’Connor - Minister of State at the Department of Health has welcomed has warmly welcomed funding of close to €30 million for Carlow and…
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Paul O' Brien - Callan cardiac first responders fundraiser - 14/09/26
Paul O'Brien – in Callan has served 13 years in the army & works as an army chef. He has served in Lebanon twice. About 2 years ago he started to take running…
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondProfessional Golfer Harry Ewing - Shane Lowery Irish Open Win - 14/09/26
Harry Ewing – from Carlow is a Professional Golfer & Caddie. He was at the Irish Open in Doonbeg and was caddying for Thomas Higgins who was making his…
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondCllr Joe Malone FF and Cllr Mary Hilda Cavanagh FG - Remembering Paddy Donnelly and Michael Barry - 14/09/26
Cllr Joe Malone FF, Cathaoirleach of Kilkenny County Council and Cllr Mary Hilda Cavanagh FG , Municipal District of Castlecomer join Brian . Tributes have…
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondJD Flynn - Director of Kytlers and founder of Kytlers Irish Whiskey - 14/09/26
JD Flynn - Director of Kytlers and founder of Kytlers Irish Whiskey. US President Donald Trump has said yesterday evening's move to lift tariffs on Irish…
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Chelsea Power and Keith Sothern - Friday Panel - 11/09/26
The Friday Panel is Chelsea Power – local potter in Loughboy, Kilkenny (Chels Ceramics), and the founder of Cré & Gael, a bilingual hand building pottery…
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondGreg Kurtz - Food on Friday - 11/09/26
Greg Kurtz - store manager at Apache pizza in Carlow. He is from Poland and has worked in Carlow for nearly 20 years
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondSenator Patricia Stephenson (SD) & Claire O’Sullivan- Medical misogyny - 11/09/26
Senator Patricia Stephenson (SD) – A new campaign highlighting the prevalence of medical misogyny and calling for urgent national standards for pain relief…