Martin Quilty

1 day ago | kclr96fm.com | Martin Quilty

Gardaí in Kilkenny have arrested two men in their 20s following an incident of dangerous driving in the city yesterday. The incident unfolded around midday when officers observed a vehicle being driven erratically through the city streets. During the pursuit, Gardaí witnessed a quantity of suspected cocaine being discarded from the vehicle, thrown over a wall in what is believed to be an attempt to evade detection. Both men were apprehended at the scene and taken into custody.

2 days ago | kclr96fm.com | Martin Quilty

Kilkenny County Council has announced plans for a major refurbishment and redevelopment of two historic buildings at 18 and 20 Upper Bridge Street in Callan. Under the proposed works, Number 18 will see the reinstatement of an original carriageway to allow pedestrian access to Clodeen Lane. The upper floors will be converted into two one-bedroom apartments, with demolition and a new 42.5m² extension also planned. The ground floor will remain in general business use.

2 days ago | kclr96fm.com | Martin Quilty

Bagenalstown’s future is flowing in the right direction following the completion of a major €10 million upgrade to the town’s wastewater treatment plant. The project, delivered by Uisce Éireann, has more than doubled the plant’s capacity—increasing it from 4,500 to 9,800 population equivalent—while also modernising treatment processes. The improvements will lead to better water quality in the River Barrow and ensure ongoing compliance with both national and EU environmental standards.

2 days ago | kclr96fm.com | Martin Quilty

A man in his 20s has died following a single-car crash in County Laois in the early hours of this morning. The collision occurred at around 3.15am on the R445 at Borris-In-Ossory. The man, who was the sole occupant of the vehicle, was pronounced dead at the scene. His body has been taken to the Midlands Regional Hospital in Portlaoise where a post-mortem examination will be carried out. The road remains closed this morning to allow for a technical examination, and local diversions are in place.

2 days ago | kclr96fm.com | Martin Quilty

From July, a new green “flash” on Irish number plates will mark vehicles that produce zero CO₂ emissions. The feature—a vertical green stripe on the plate—will be available for both new and existing fully electric vehicles (EVs). The Department of Transport says the move is intended to increase the visibility of zero-emission vehicles on Irish roads, bringing Ireland in line with countries like the UK, Germany, and Norway that already use similar systems.