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25/12/2025

Stay safe and been seen is the message from Cathaoirleach of Kilkenny County Council this Christmas

You're being reminded to stay safe and be seen this Christmas Day.

25/12/2025

Bishop of Kildare and Leighlin Denis Nulty says today reminds us to check in on those who might be lonely, that while some people are surrounded by family, others are not

Church leaders locally are asking you to remember those less fortunate this Christmas and to treat each other with kindness.

25/12/2025

Over 100 Christmas dinners will be distributed to those in need in Kilkenny today

Members of the Defence Forces in Kilkenny are busy preparing over 100 Christmas Dinners for those in need.

24/12/2025

The final episode of our Joy To The World series for this season airs at 7pm, also streaming online and wherever you get your podcasts.

To close out the season, we're hearing from Aziz Nouhi, owner of the award-winning Dada restaurant in Dublin, to talk about food, family, charity and what Christmas means to him.

Listen live here: https://listen.kclr96fm.com/livestream/

A huge thanks to all our guests this season, and hopefully you've enjoyed hearing about Christmas traditions and culture in Germany, Sudan, Palestine, Romania, India, Somalia, Portugal, Bangladesh, Pakistan and, this evening, Morocco.

Joy To The World is made possible with the support of Coimisiún na Meán and the television license fee.

23/12/2025

South Kilkenny councillor Ger Frisby would like to see the carpark being utilised more.

While frustration over the Ferrybank Shopping Centre’s future remains palpable both locally and in County Hall, talks are ongoing about putting the centre’s extensive car parking facilities to fuller use. Kilkenny County Council hopes to reach agreement with the centre’s owners about providing...

23/12/2025

The drug seizure was discovered at Rosslare Europort yesterday afternoon.

Gardaí have arrested a man following a seizure of co***ne worth approximately €3.75 million by Revenue Officers at Rosslare Europort, Co. Wexford on Monday 22nd December 2025. 55.3kg of suspected co***ne with an estimated value of €3,747,000 was seized by Revenue Officers following the search o...

23/12/2025

Homeless services will still be available over the christmas period in Carlow and Kilkenny.

Those who encounter a homeless emergency over the Christmas break are advised to contact De Paul Homeless Services in Carlow. Carlow County Council say their offices will be closed from Wednesday, December 24th until Tuesday, December 30th, with no homeless assessments available during the period. A...

23/12/2025

The body was found in Clonmel shortly before 3pm yesterday afternoon.

Gardaí are investigating the circumstances surrounding the discovery of a woman’s body in Clonmel, County Tipperary. The body was found shortly before three o’clock yesterday afternoon. ADVERTISEMENT The scene remains preserved as the Garda Technical Bureau carries out an examination. The State...

23/12/2025

Anyone hoping for snow at christmas will have to wait another year.

It won’t be a white Christmas this year. Thats according to Alan O’Reilly from Carlow Weather who says this festive period will be good with “no storms, no wind, and no rain”. ADVERTISEMENT It’s set to be cool and dry with some good sunny spells from Christmas Eve right up until New Year.....

23/12/2025

Checkpoints will pop up across Carlow and Kilkenny over the festive period.

No injuries were reported after a multiple vehicle crash on the M9 yesterday afternoon. Gardaí and emergency services attended the incident that occurred on the southbound lane in the Powerstown area of Co. Carlow at approximately 2pm. ADVERTISEMENT KCLR understands from eye witnesses that up to fi...

23/12/2025

Adrienne Wallace says it would take 32 years to clear the housing waiting list at this rate.

A local councillor is calling for the eviction ban to be re-introduced as a matter of urgency, warning that housing supply in Carlow is failing to meet demand. People Before Profit’s Adrienne Wallace says a report presented at the most recent monthly council meeting revealed that just 32 social ho...

22/12/2025

This evening's edition of Joy To The World meets Bangladesh native Mohammed Hossain of The Curry Garden in Carlow to talk Eid, festive food, traditional recipes, family favourites and more as we continue to unwrap Christmas traditions from aroud the World.

Listen on air or start streaming right now on the website, in app or wherever you get your podcasts.

Listen here: https://kclr96fm.com/joy-to-the-world/

Joy To The World is made with the support of Coimisiún na Meán and the television license fee.