Bytesize on KCLR Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/bytesize-on-kclr Join Angela Doyle Stuart and a host of technology experts over 20 episodes to demystify everything from cryptocurrency to broadband networks, developments in mobile phone technology to the world of social media. Supported by Coimisiún na Meán with the Television License Fee. © 2026 CK Broadcasting / KCLR 088274d4-dc91-591a-93ed-7d882333537b yes en Tue, 25 Aug 2026 11:51:01 +0100 Tue, 25 Aug 2026 11:52:02 +0100 https://kclr96fm.com/bytesize https://img.transistorcdn.com/Ner4XeHl0nxKVgiMZTa_0p9P6SC18IngDILUxNjDbhg/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8xMTNj/MDU2Zjg1N2JlZmQ1/ODMwMjQzNWMwOTg5/MzIxOC5wbmc.jpg Bytesize on KCLR https://kclr96fm.com/bytesize episodic KCLR Join Angela Doyle Stuart and a host of technology experts over 20 episodes to demystify everything from cryptocurrency to broadband networks, developments in mobile phone technology to the world of social media. Supported by Coimisiún na Meán with the Television License Fee. Join Angela Doyle Stuart and a host of technology experts over 20 episodes to demystify everything from cryptocurrency to broadband networks, developments in mobile phone technology to the world of social media. technology, social media, internet, tech, gadgets KCLR No No Bytesize E20: The impact of 5G on connectivity 20 20 Bytesize E20: The impact of 5G on connectivity full f58e7249-9f2f-4669-b38b-e0fe3256da07 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6789a8a3 In this episode, we look at 5g and how it coexists with broadband and other modalities. 

Donal Kearney is Marketing Director with Aptus Broadband, who are based in Bagenalstown in Co. Carlow and established in 2006. 

Donal explains their journey over the past 20 years and explains how 5g and other forms are working and supporting homes and businesses.

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]]> In this episode, we look at 5g and how it coexists with broadband and other modalities. 

Donal Kearney is Marketing Director with Aptus Broadband, who are based in Bagenalstown in Co. Carlow and established in 2006. 

Donal explains their journey over the past 20 years and explains how 5g and other forms are working and supporting homes and businesses.

Bytesize on KCLR is supported by Coimisiún na Meán with the television licence fee.

]]> Wed, 08 Jul 2026 15:32:00 +0100 KCLR KCLR 656 In this episode, we look at 5g and how it coexists with broadband and other modalities. 

Donal Kearney is Marketing Director with Aptus Broadband, who are based in Bagenalstown in Co. Carlow and established in 2006. 

Donal explains their journey over the past 20 years and explains how 5g and other forms are working and supporting homes and businesses.

Bytesize on KCLR is supported by Coimisiún na Meán with the television licence fee.

]]> technology, social media, internet, tech, gadgets No Bytesize E19: Entertainment streaming and digital content 19 19 Bytesize E19: Entertainment streaming and digital content full 855bf4cb-448c-40f3-bd47-e5495c71e2a4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2ea98c8f This episode looks at the future of entertainment streaming and digital content. 

Howard Garvey is a local singer-songwriter, and he releases a song each month on all platforms, particularly YouTube, which he finds is best for him. 

Here we discuss how the services are allowing creative people to reach an audience they may not have had in the past without a record label.

]]> This episode looks at the future of entertainment streaming and digital content. 

Howard Garvey is a local singer-songwriter, and he releases a song each month on all platforms, particularly YouTube, which he finds is best for him. 

Here we discuss how the services are allowing creative people to reach an audience they may not have had in the past without a record label.

]]> Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:31:00 +0100 KCLR KCLR 609 This episode looks at the future of entertainment streaming and digital content. 

Howard Garvey is a local singer-songwriter, and he releases a song each month on all platforms, particularly YouTube, which he finds is best for him. 

Here we discuss how the services are allowing creative people to reach an audience they may not have had in the past without a record label.

]]> technology, social media, internet, tech, gadgets No Bytesize E18: The evolution on Mobile Phones 18 18 Bytesize E18: The evolution on Mobile Phones full a209895a-c0f8-4c81-a799-aa8f0f63b54a https://share.transistor.fm/s/603f93f6 This episode focuses on the evolution of the mobile phone and its impact on everyday life. We speak with Eoin Rea of Rea Communications in Bagenalstown. 

They’ve been in business for over 21 years and have seen the evolution of phones and how they’ve had an impact on all walks of life.

Eoin also discusses the future of mobile technology and more.

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]]> This episode focuses on the evolution of the mobile phone and its impact on everyday life. We speak with Eoin Rea of Rea Communications in Bagenalstown. 

They’ve been in business for over 21 years and have seen the evolution of phones and how they’ve had an impact on all walks of life.

Eoin also discusses the future of mobile technology and more.

Bytesize is supported by Coimisiún na Meán with the television licence fee.   

]]> Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:31:00 +0100 KCLR KCLR 640 This episode focuses on the evolution of the mobile phone and its impact on everyday life. We speak with Eoin Rea of Rea Communications in Bagenalstown. 

They’ve been in business for over 21 years and have seen the evolution of phones and how they’ve had an impact on all walks of life.

Eoin also discusses the future of mobile technology and more.

Bytesize is supported by Coimisiún na Meán with the television licence fee.   

]]> technology, social media, internet, tech, gadgets No Bytesize E17: Virtual Assistants Alexa, Siri and beyond 17 17 Bytesize E17: Virtual Assistants Alexa, Siri and beyond full 0bb2608a-5aa7-4cda-a8c9-b6d8831216b6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/76799ad0 This episode looks at how the farming community are using virtual assistants with Deputy Chair of Carlow IFA Alice Doyle speaking on it and David Walsh from HaloCare in Carlow, talking about their virtual assistant Hallie and the role AI may play in helping people stay safer, more connected and more independent at home.

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]]> This episode looks at how the farming community are using virtual assistants with Deputy Chair of Carlow IFA Alice Doyle speaking on it and David Walsh from HaloCare in Carlow, talking about their virtual assistant Hallie and the role AI may play in helping people stay safer, more connected and more independent at home.

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]]> Wed, 01 Jul 2026 15:30:00 +0100 KCLR KCLR 629 This episode looks at how the farming community are using virtual assistants with Deputy Chair of Carlow IFA Alice Doyle speaking on it and David Walsh from HaloCare in Carlow, talking about their virtual assistant Hallie and the role AI may play in helping people stay safer, more connected and more independent at home.

Bytesize is supported by Coimisiún na Meán with the television licence fee.  

]]> technology, social media, internet, tech, gadgets No Bytesize E16: The Digital Divide, Bridging the Gap 16 16 Bytesize E16: The Digital Divide, Bridging the Gap full 0645b1ea-75e1-4d5a-9c02-9dd9b5cce4f9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e3714895 In this episode, we look at the digital divide between rural and urban broadband. 

Vernon Buckley is a board member with local community broadband B4OC, and he breaks down how broadband is as necessary as heating and water nowadays and how potential homeowners are basing their decisions on where to buy or build on the strength of broadband in the area.

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]]> In this episode, we look at the digital divide between rural and urban broadband. 

Vernon Buckley is a board member with local community broadband B4OC, and he breaks down how broadband is as necessary as heating and water nowadays and how potential homeowners are basing their decisions on where to buy or build on the strength of broadband in the area.

Bytesize is supported by Coimisiún na Meán with the television licence fee.  

]]> Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:29:00 +0100 KCLR KCLR 607 In this episode, we look at the digital divide between rural and urban broadband. 

Vernon Buckley is a board member with local community broadband B4OC, and he breaks down how broadband is as necessary as heating and water nowadays and how potential homeowners are basing their decisions on where to buy or build on the strength of broadband in the area.

Bytesize is supported by Coimisiún na Meán with the television licence fee.  

]]> technology, social media, internet, tech, gadgets No Bytesize E15: Digital economy 15 15 Bytesize E15: Digital economy full 3f431e0e-5dc3-45f4-b149-83997ec83f53 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2de21876 In this episode, Bernard Walsh is discussing the digital economy with a particular focus on cryptocurrency and the wider digital economy and how blockchain technology is beginning to shape how people spend and think about money. This episode looks at all aspects of it.

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]]> In this episode, Bernard Walsh is discussing the digital economy with a particular focus on cryptocurrency and the wider digital economy and how blockchain technology is beginning to shape how people spend and think about money. This episode looks at all aspects of it.

Bytesize is supported by Coimisiún na Meán with the television licence fee.  

]]> Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:29:00 +0100 KCLR KCLR 666 In this episode, Bernard Walsh is discussing the digital economy with a particular focus on cryptocurrency and the wider digital economy and how blockchain technology is beginning to shape how people spend and think about money. This episode looks at all aspects of it.

Bytesize is supported by Coimisiún na Meán with the television licence fee.  

]]> technology, social media, internet, tech, gadgets No Bytesize E14: Smart home technology 14 14 Bytesize E14: Smart home technology full b06414e7-6fa1-4f95-80f4-45517ff8518b https://share.transistor.fm/s/4dde8df4 Paddy Mitchell of Swan's Electrical Expert, Strawhall, Carlow, talks about smart home technology, from thermostats to lighting and security systems. 

We explore how devices are transforming daily life in both urban and rural settings. How tech-savvy homeowners are making their homes more energy-efficient.

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]]> Paddy Mitchell of Swan's Electrical Expert, Strawhall, Carlow, talks about smart home technology, from thermostats to lighting and security systems. 

We explore how devices are transforming daily life in both urban and rural settings. How tech-savvy homeowners are making their homes more energy-efficient.

Bytesize is supported by Coimisiún na Meán with the television licence fee.  

]]> Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:27:00 +0100 KCLR KCLR 660 Paddy Mitchell of Swan's Electrical Expert, Strawhall, Carlow, talks about smart home technology, from thermostats to lighting and security systems. 

We explore how devices are transforming daily life in both urban and rural settings. How tech-savvy homeowners are making their homes more energy-efficient.

Bytesize is supported by Coimisiún na Meán with the television licence fee.  

]]> technology, social media, internet, tech, gadgets No Bytesize E13: AI preperation for companies 13 13 Bytesize E13: AI preperation for companies full f320c727-1477-4c0b-a1b3-f46bb2fb4070 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9b798781 Stephen Dwyer from Castlecomer Co. Kilkenny, is the owner of CloudMount, which helps companies prep for AI and lots more.

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]]> Stephen Dwyer from Castlecomer Co. Kilkenny, is the owner of CloudMount, which helps companies prep for AI and lots more.

Bytesize is supported by Coimisiún na Meán with the television licence fee.  

]]> Tue, 23 Jun 2026 15:26:00 +0100 KCLR KCLR 622 Stephen Dwyer from Castlecomer Co. Kilkenny, is the owner of CloudMount, which helps companies prep for AI and lots more.

Bytesize is supported by Coimisiún na Meán with the television licence fee.  

]]> technology, social media, internet, tech, gadgets No Bytesize E12: The Impact of Tech on society 12 12 Bytesize E12: The Impact of Tech on society full 79cfb255-2f1a-4e61-86e7-4fb13429243e https://share.transistor.fm/s/9d37acb5 Ciara O’Regan is the tech lead for FoodCloud, a charity which was created 10 years ago by two Trinity students to combat food waste while supporting local charities and organisations. It’s now gone global, and it’s making a huge societal impact by combining technology.

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]]> Ciara O’Regan is the tech lead for FoodCloud, a charity which was created 10 years ago by two Trinity students to combat food waste while supporting local charities and organisations. It’s now gone global, and it’s making a huge societal impact by combining technology.

Bytesize is supported by Coimisiún na Meán with the television licence fee.  

]]> Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:25:00 +0100 KCLR KCLR 628 Ciara O’Regan is the tech lead for FoodCloud, a charity which was created 10 years ago by two Trinity students to combat food waste while supporting local charities and organisations. It’s now gone global, and it’s making a huge societal impact by combining technology.

Bytesize is supported by Coimisiún na Meán with the television licence fee.  

]]> technology, social media, internet, tech, gadgets No Bytesize E11: Social media and digital marketing 11 11 Bytesize E11: Social media and digital marketing full 60b4d08b-d170-4fd2-936e-7362a7811092 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9c6b31b8 The rise and power of social media platforms. This episode social media and digital marketing expert Aisling McDonald from Kilkenny explains how social media has become a force that shapes communications, business and even local culture.

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]]> The rise and power of social media platforms. This episode social media and digital marketing expert Aisling McDonald from Kilkenny explains how social media has become a force that shapes communications, business and even local culture.

Bytesize is supported by Coimisiún na Meán with the television licence fee.  

]]> Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:25:00 +0100 KCLR KCLR 653 The rise and power of social media platforms. This episode social media and digital marketing expert Aisling McDonald from Kilkenny explains how social media has become a force that shapes communications, business and even local culture.

Bytesize is supported by Coimisiún na Meán with the television licence fee.  

]]> technology, social media, internet, tech, gadgets No Bytesize E10: Tech and sustainability – The environmental impact 10 10 Bytesize E10: Tech and sustainability – The environmental impact full 745175f4-f109-4c68-9f5e-5d76a0ed2405 https://share.transistor.fm/s/cc5e7729 Michael O’Hara of Techies Go Green discusses tech’s role in environmental impact and how local businesses are adapting.

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]]> Michael O’Hara of Techies Go Green discusses tech’s role in environmental impact and how local businesses are adapting.

Bytesize is supported by Coimisiún na Meán with the television licence fee.  

]]> Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:24:00 +0100 KCLR KCLR 623 Michael O’Hara of Techies Go Green discusses tech’s role in environmental impact and how local businesses are adapting.

Bytesize is supported by Coimisiún na Meán with the television licence fee.  

]]> technology, social media, internet, tech, gadgets No Bytesize E09: Social media and mental health 9 9 Bytesize E09: Social media and mental health full f884abe2-c20b-4b55-b946-688ad38f7034 https://share.transistor.fm/s/772fa17d Thomastown Co Kilkenny therapist Niamh Fenlon discusses social media and its impact, both positive and negative, on mental health.

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]]> Thomastown Co Kilkenny therapist Niamh Fenlon discusses social media and its impact, both positive and negative, on mental health.

Bytesize is supported by Coimisiún na Meán with the television licence fee.  

]]> Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:23:00 +0100 KCLR KCLR 631 Thomastown Co Kilkenny therapist Niamh Fenlon discusses social media and its impact, both positive and negative, on mental health.

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]]> technology, social media, internet, tech, gadgets No Bytesize E08: The Future of Work 8 8 Bytesize E08: The Future of Work full 60f22bcc-4544-4712-801c-305faae5f65f https://share.transistor.fm/s/69937d76 Kilkenny man Brian Kelly of Mindaclient discusses how people and companies are choosing remote working and how online platforms like Teams and Zoom allow for greater flexibility.

 Bytesize is supported by Coimisiún na Meán with the television licence fee.  

]]> Kilkenny man Brian Kelly of Mindaclient discusses how people and companies are choosing remote working and how online platforms like Teams and Zoom allow for greater flexibility.

 Bytesize is supported by Coimisiún na Meán with the television licence fee.  

]]> Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:05:00 +0100 KCLR KCLR 614 Kilkenny man Brian Kelly of Mindaclient discusses how people and companies are choosing remote working and how online platforms like Teams and Zoom allow for greater flexibility.

 Bytesize is supported by Coimisiún na Meán with the television licence fee.  

]]> technology, social media, internet, tech, gadgets No Bytesize E07: The Ethics of Data and Surveillance 7 7 Bytesize E07: The Ethics of Data and Surveillance full 2a7a280d-ee09-4c9d-9c98-8f126cf4ad90 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8a2cd7f6 Paul Delahunty of tech company Stryve discusses the rapid growth of digital tech and issues around data and surveillance, and more. Stryve initially started out in Carlow and has since relocated to Kildare and is owned by Andrew Tobin.

Bytesize is supported by Coimisiún na Meán with the television licence fee.  

]]> Paul Delahunty of tech company Stryve discusses the rapid growth of digital tech and issues around data and surveillance, and more. Stryve initially started out in Carlow and has since relocated to Kildare and is owned by Andrew Tobin.

Bytesize is supported by Coimisiún na Meán with the television licence fee.  

]]> Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:04:00 +0100 KCLR KCLR 617 Paul Delahunty of tech company Stryve discusses the rapid growth of digital tech and issues around data and surveillance, and more. Stryve initially started out in Carlow and has since relocated to Kildare and is owned by Andrew Tobin.

Bytesize is supported by Coimisiún na Meán with the television licence fee.  

]]> technology, social media, internet, tech, gadgets No Bytesize E06: Wearable Tech 6 6 Bytesize E06: Wearable Tech full 3145d5df-604d-413f-b670-c35dabd311d4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1a9c3e68 PT Kelly Tracey, who runs a PT business in Carlow, Kilkenny and Waterford, discusses the latest devices like smartwatches and fitness trackers and how they are transforming fitness and life.

Bytesize is supported by Coimisiún na Meán with the television licence fee. 

]]> PT Kelly Tracey, who runs a PT business in Carlow, Kilkenny and Waterford, discusses the latest devices like smartwatches and fitness trackers and how they are transforming fitness and life.

Bytesize is supported by Coimisiún na Meán with the television licence fee. 

]]> Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:04:00 +0100 KCLR KCLR 616 PT Kelly Tracey, who runs a PT business in Carlow, Kilkenny and Waterford, discusses the latest devices like smartwatches and fitness trackers and how they are transforming fitness and life.

Bytesize is supported by Coimisiún na Meán with the television licence fee. 

]]> technology, social media, internet, tech, gadgets No Bytesize E05: Gaming online 5 5 Bytesize E05: Gaming online full ee62690c-abd0-4203-acad-1773cebd34bb https://share.transistor.fm/s/756015ca James Quigley of Callan, Co. Kilkenny, is a 20-something gaming enthusiast. He explains how it’s a part of culture, how people are competitive online and what games are most popular right now.

 Bytesize is supported by Coimisiún na Meán with the television licence fee. 

]]> James Quigley of Callan, Co. Kilkenny, is a 20-something gaming enthusiast. He explains how it’s a part of culture, how people are competitive online and what games are most popular right now.

 Bytesize is supported by Coimisiún na Meán with the television licence fee. 

]]> Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:03:00 +0100 KCLR KCLR 647 James Quigley of Callan, Co. Kilkenny, is a 20-something gaming enthusiast. He explains how it’s a part of culture, how people are competitive online and what games are most popular right now.

 Bytesize is supported by Coimisiún na Meán with the television licence fee. 

]]> technology, social media, internet, tech, gadgets No Bytesize E04: Influencers and Digital Marketing 4 4 Bytesize E04: Influencers and Digital Marketing full 17dbf506-fdd1-4c25-ab02-9d2950471427 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5157ff5a Influencer Nathalie Lennon from Carlow explains how she developed a career in this area, the way it works and how she plans for her future as content creation constantly evolves.

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]]> Influencer Nathalie Lennon from Carlow explains how she developed a career in this area, the way it works and how she plans for her future as content creation constantly evolves.

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]]> Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:02:00 +0100 KCLR KCLR 657 Influencer Nathalie Lennon from Carlow explains how she developed a career in this area, the way it works and how she plans for her future as content creation constantly evolves.

Bytesize is supported by Coimisiún na Meán with the television license fee.

]]> technology, social media, internet, tech, gadgets No Bytesize E03: Online privacy and cyber security – safeguarding 3 3 Bytesize E03: Online privacy and cyber security – safeguarding full 4e196df4-bfde-480b-92c1-6a4c7743d87b https://share.transistor.fm/s/61cd9741 In this episode, Carlow cybersecurity expert Alan O’Reilly from Blacknight explains how we can stay safe online- we also hear from some locals about how they stay safe while shopping online.

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]]> In this episode, Carlow cybersecurity expert Alan O’Reilly from Blacknight explains how we can stay safe online- we also hear from some locals about how they stay safe while shopping online.

Bytesize is supported by Coimisiún na Meán with the television licence fee. 

]]> Thu, 28 May 2026 12:01:00 +0100 KCLR KCLR 639 In this episode, Carlow cybersecurity expert Alan O’Reilly from Blacknight explains how we can stay safe online- we also hear from some locals about how they stay safe while shopping online.

Bytesize is supported by Coimisiún na Meán with the television licence fee. 

]]> technology, social media, internet, tech, gadgets No Bytesize E02: WiFi, Routers, Signals & Community Broadband 2 2 Bytesize E02: WiFi, Routers, Signals & Community Broadband full c6f4f69e-c3f5-4b7e-9f16-9582e8bc9112 https://share.transistor.fm/s/94b22bcb Angela Doyle Stuart is joined by tech expert Jim O'Brien (Broadband 4 Our Community) to discuss all things broadband, WiFi, routers and more.

Bytesize is supported by Coimisiún na Meán with the television licence fee.

]]> Angela Doyle Stuart is joined by tech expert Jim O'Brien (Broadband 4 Our Community) to discuss all things broadband, WiFi, routers and more.

Bytesize is supported by Coimisiún na Meán with the television licence fee.

]]> Wed, 27 May 2026 16:22:00 +0100 KCLR KCLR 616 Angela Doyle Stuart is joined by tech expert Jim O'Brien (Broadband 4 Our Community) to discuss all things broadband, WiFi, routers and more.

Bytesize is supported by Coimisiún na Meán with the television licence fee.

]]> technology, social media, internet, tech, gadgets No Bytesize E01: Tech In Education 1 1 Bytesize E01: Tech In Education full 28515e91-2327-499f-a8ef-7004f65b3a8d https://share.transistor.fm/s/9c8d068f Angela Doyle Stuart travels to Educate Together, Carlow, to speak with Simon Lewis about developments in technology for schools and its role in education.

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]]> Angela Doyle Stuart travels to Educate Together, Carlow, to speak with Simon Lewis about developments in technology for schools and its role in education.

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]]> Tue, 26 May 2026 16:22:00 +0100 KCLR KCLR 612 Angela Doyle Stuart travels to Educate Together, Carlow, to speak with Simon Lewis about developments in technology for schools and its role in education.

Bytesize is supported by Coimisiún na Meán with the television license fee.

]]> technology, social media, internet, tech, gadgets No