KCLR Sport

Éire Óg Carlow are celebrating their 70th anniversary this year.We've been hearing from some of the people who have made a lasting impact both on and off the pitch throughout the club's proud history.Their impressive haul at senior level includes five AIB Leinster Football titles and 31 Carlow Senior Football Championship crowns, but as we've been discovering, success isn't measured by silverware alone.From community spirit and volunteerism to lifelong friendships and unforgettable memories, there's much more to Éire Óg than what happens on match day.

It was a memorable weekend for O'Hanrahans, Ballon and Rathvilly, with all three clubs capturing county titles. Every game was broadcast live on KCLR, and you can catch all the post-match reaction from the players and management teams right here.We've also got reaction and analysis from Willie Quinlan.

After a weekend big games in Carlow we hear from some of those involved as well as getting the reaction of Wilie Quinlan.The Junior, Intermemdiate and Senior Football Finals in Carlow will all be broadcast on KCLR.

Evergreen have reached the FAI Junior Cup Final for the third time after a 3–1 victory over Castlebar Celtic. They’ll play Coachford in the final after the Cork club beat Trim Celtic on penalties in the other semi final today.Ethan Phelan put Evergreen 1–0 up in the first half, before Xoli Stafford doubled the lead in the 72nd minute.Mark Cunningham pulled one back for the Mayo men with five minutes remaining, but within a minute Mikey Clifford struck to restore Evergreen’s two‑goal cushion and seal the win for the Kilkenny side.The game was broadcast live on KCLR Plus, thanks to Laharts Garage, Waterford Road.

Evergreen face Castlebar Celtic this Sunday at 1 in the FAI Junior Cup Semi‑Final, live on KCLR Plus thanks to Laharts Garage, Waterford Road.On this week’s Full Time, we looked ahead to the game with Evergreen manager Gary Maher. 

Carlow karate athlete Brian Keating made history when he won the Irish Martial Arts Committee Outstanding Senior Athlete of the Year award at the national ceremony in Dublin.His performances across 2025 and 2026 have set a new benchmark for Irish karate. Brian has enjoyed an exceptional run of results, including world titles both with Ireland and as an individual representing Carlow Karate Club.His younger brother Blake is also one to watch, and we’re likely to hear plenty more about him in the years ahead.Brendan Hennessy dropped in to chat with Brian about what’s coming next.

Former Liverpool and Ireland star Ray Houghton speaks to Harry Shorthose at the Carlow Soccer Awards.

Following the announcement of her dream retirement fight, Croke Park this September against Flora Pili, Katie Taylor dropped into KCLR studios on Saturday 6 June to talk about her journey to the fight, fight camp, and how she plans on getting her hand raised as a three-time undisputed champion.

All the reaction from Carlow’s TG4 Leinster Final win over Longford in Newbridge, following our live commentary on KCLR Plus, thanks to Dan Morrissey and Co.

Last weekend, Peter Lynch reclaimed the Irish marathon record with a fantastic run at the London Marathon.Before returning to his training camp, he dropped into the KCLR studio for a chat about his latest achievement and what he’s planning next.