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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 RedmondHoncho The Band - Music Group - 06/08/2026
Based in Dallas, Texas, this powerhouse quartet serves up a sizzling mix of classic rock, party anthems, and rocked-up country hits. HONCHO The Band played in…
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondHazem Faris - Gazan student - 06/08/2026
Earlier this week we covered the story of scholarship students from Gaza being denied study visas after being asked to justify education gaps and provide…
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondDenise Murphy - Alzheimer’s Memory Walk -05/09/2026
Denise Murphy from Dee Murphy fitness talks to Brian about the Alzheimers memory walk . As an ambassador for the charity, Denise chats about the upcoming walk…
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondErin Foley - President of SETU Students Union - Gazan students Visa denial - 04/08/26
Erin Foley, President of SETU Students Union, talks to Brian about the 20 Gazan students Visa denial to enter Ireland due to an interruption in their education…
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondMalcom Noonan SE / Johnny Holden (Cleere's Bar) - Glen Hansard Funeral - 04/08/26
Malcom Noonan SE and Johnny Holden (Cleere's Bar) talk to Brian about the tragic death of legendary Irish musician Glen Hansard, who's funeral took place today…
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondBrendan Hennessy/ Donal Nolan - Carlow LGFA loss to Antrim - 04/08/26
Brian chats to KCLR'S Brendan Hennessy and Carlow County Council chair Donal Nolan chat about Carlow's tight loss to Antrim last Sunday in the All Ireland…
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondAuthor Conor Power - Hurling 1810 - 30/07/26
Author Conor Power talks to Dermot about his novel which looks at the world of Professional Hurling. It is set in Carlow and Kilkenny using Ballyfin as the…
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondArtist Aidan Harte - Ár gClucihí Fein Statue - 30/07/26
Una talks to Kilkenny artist Aidan Harte who recently had his bronze statue entitled Ár gClucihí Fein (Our Own Games) outside Semple Stadium in Thurles. He…
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondDirector of Services with Kilkenny County Council Tim Butler - S.U.M.P Decision - 30/07/26
Following the unanimous vote in favour of the Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan at a special meeting at county hall last Wednesday (29/07/2026) Dermot talked…
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondFilmmaker Donaill O'Ceilleachair on Glen Hansard - 29/07/26
Following the death of Irish Music Legend Glen Hansard, Dermot spoke with filmaker and friend of Glen, Donaill O'Ceilleachair. Donaill made a documentary film…
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondCatherine Larkin - Former City planner for Kilkenny City on S.U.M.P - 29/07/26
Dermot chats to Catherine Larkin, former city planner for Kilkenny City about the Social Urban Mobility Plan. She expresses her concerns about the plan and…
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondMark Colbert & Dave Holland - Music Generation Kilkenny - 28/07/2026
Dermot is joined by Mark Colbert & Dave Holland from Music Generation Kilkenny, a programme for young musicians and bands aged 11-18 that gives teens a chance…
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondAngela Doyle/Kathleen Chada/John Whelan - Prisoners cookbook - 28/07/2026
KCLR's own Angel Doyle and members of the Sentencing and victim equality group Kathleen Chada and John Whelan speak to Dermot about the news surrounding the…
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondShane Casey - Carlow CC Biodiversity Officer - 28/07/2026
Dermot is in conversation with Carlow County Council's Biodiversity Officer. They are looking for public feedback on their current Draft of the Carlow…
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondMonica Burke - Bourdeaux wildfires - 27/07/26
Monic Burke is originally from The Rower in Inistigoe and has been working in Bordeaux for the last 15 years. She chats to Dermot about the recent wildfires…
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondJunior Housing Minister John Cummins - Social Housing -27/07/2026
Junior Housing Minister John Cummins visited the Feryybank yesterday to officially open two new social housing developments. He spoke to Martin Quilty about…
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondDermot Flanagan - former Mayo footballer -27/07/2026
Following Mayo's famous win at Croke Park last Sunday, Dermot chatted to Dermot Flanagan, a former Mayo footballer and son of Mic Flanagan , who was part of…
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondDermot Flanagan - Former Mayo Footballer - 23/07/2026
Prior to Mayo's famous win at Croke Park last sunday, Dermot chatted to Dermot Flanagan, a former Mayo footballer and son of Mic Flanagan , who was part of…
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondAngela O' Keefe/ Marian Fewer/ Ann O' Brien - Mooncoin Women's group - 23/07/2026
Dermot chats to 3 ladies from the Mooncoin's Women's Group Angela O' Keefe, Marian Fewer and Ann O' Brien. They fill us in on what the group does in the area…
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondDara Calleary- Minister for Community Development/Social Protection and the Gaeltacht -23/07/2026
Minister for Community Development/Social Protection and the Gaeltacht Dara Calleary chats to Dermot about the local projects that him and his administration…
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondNoel Sherry - CEO of The Good Shepard - 22/07/2026
The Good Shepard's CEO Noel Sherry joins Dermot to chat about the The Good Shepard. The Good Shepherd Centre (GSC) provides services to women, men and families…
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondPadraig Faherty - Founder of Ábalta - 22/07/2026
Padraig Faherty , foudner of Ábalta , a CanReha-certified cancer rehabilitation service chats to Dermot about Ábalta. It is a online digital service that aids…
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondJohn Hayes - Ferrybank Community Newsletter on Ferrybank fires - 20/07/2026
After recent fires in the Ferrybank region, Dermot Keyes talks to John Hayes from the Ferrybank Community Newsletter to understand how the fires came to occur…
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondShem Caufield - Artist and Gatekeeper 20/07/2026
Shem Caufiled is a man who could be termed as Ireland's national gatekeeper. The Kilkenny artist caught up with Dermot to chat about the country's traditional…
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondKilkenny Councillor Jo Malone and President of Kilkenny Chamber Clare McInerney on S.U.M.P - 21/07/2026
Dermot Keyes looks at the major talking point in Kilkenny City that is the Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan. Following a series of amendments being submitted on…
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondDenis Drennan - Irish Creamy and Milk Suppliers Association President - 20/07/2026
Irish Creamy and Milk Suppliers Association President Denis Drennan chats to Dermot about current farming goings on. They talk about the importance of farm…
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondSean Butler - Labour Party Activist on Andy Burnham UK PM appointment - 20/11/2026
Labour Party Activist Sean Butler chats to Dermot to discuss the changes in Downing Street as Andy Burnham succeeds Keirs Starmer as British Prime Minister…
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondDavy Holden - Irish Historian and Tour Guide - 20/07/2026
Davy Holden, a local historian joins Dermot to chat about all things Irish History. Davy runs revoultionary tours of Kilkenny where he travels around the city…
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondElizabeth O' Reilly - O' Reilly Wallpapers on proposed KK city centre changes - 20/07/2026
Elizabeth O' Reilly from O'Reilly Wallpapers on John St. Kilkenny joins Dermot to talk about the potential changes the proposed 'Sustainable Urban Mobility…
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondMary Dononvan on the development of 106 apartments at the site on Mother and Baby institute site 09/07/2026
Brian chats Mary Donovan about the news that permission has been granted for the development of 106 apartments at the site of the Mother and Baby institution…
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondNed Costigan - Carlow Palestine Solidarity Campaign 09/07/2027
Ned Costigan from the Carlow Palestine Solidarity Campaign chats to Brian about on last night’s FAI (08/07/2026) motion to proceed with the upcoming Uefa…
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondFrank Feighan FG on the new National Digital Wallet 09/07/2026
Brian is joined by Frank Feighan F, Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation with…
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondChris O Neill - friend of Bonnie Tyler 09/07/26
Following the death of Welsh singer/songwriter Bonnie Tyler on Wednesday the 8th of July, Brian spoke to Chris O' Neil. Chris is a songwriter, singer, and…
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondChantel O’Neill on wheelchair use difficulty 09/07/2026
Brian chats to a Chantel O’Neill – is a student in SETU. She is part of the student’s disability advisory panel that works with AHEAD. They are cross border…
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondJohn Paul Payne – Chairperson of Carlow Pride 09/07/2026
Brian chats to John Paul Payne – Chairperson of Carlow Pride to discuss the Carlow Pride Festival this weekend.
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondPaul Dargan – from Graiguecullen GAA 09/07/2026
Brian chats to Paul Dargan from Graiguecullen GAA. They have banned escooters and electric bikes on their club ground. They say it is illegal for anyone under…
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondCiara McDonald – director of CMD Dance School in Callan 09/07/2026
Brian chats to Ciara McDonald, director of CMD Dance School in Callan. They discuss how 34 dancers from Callan based CMD Dance School are involved in Ireland’s…
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondElizabeth on Wheelchair use difficulty 10/07/2026
Brian chats to Elizabeth, a wheelchair use on the difficulties of everyday life when using a wheelchair and how things have been made even more difficult since…
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondHeidi Good - Managing Director of Goods Department Store 07/07/2026
Heidi Good - Managing Director of Goods Department Store, was at yesterdays (06/06/2026) Town Hall Meeting regarding the SUMP (Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan)…
The KCLR Daily with Brian RedmondAidan Fogerty and Paddy Phelan discuss Henry Shefflin's appointment 07/07/2026
Off the back of the breaking news this morning, Brian brings Aidan Fogerty and Paddy Phelan to give their insight and views on the appointment of Henry…