In Local News …
A Carlow Kilkenny TD has traded verbal blows over the sugar beet industry with a Sinn Fein spokesperson. Farmers are unhappy that details of EU payments have been published. A Kilkenny address tops the US tax fraud list. Junior & Leaving Cert exam students have their final day of studying ahead of tomorrow’s start. Kilkenny bids adieu to the Cat Laughs Comedy Festival for another year while Carlow Arts & Barges Down the Barrow festivals continue.
In Other News …
A rescue mission’s underway on China’s Yangtze River after a ship capsized. Media organisations go to the High Court to clarify whether they can report on comments made in the Dáil about Denis O’Brien’s banking arrangements with IBRC.
In Sport …
Kilkenny U21 hurlers take on Dublin this evening. More fixtures & results with what’s making headlines across the day.
In Entertainment …
Have you seen this new way of putting on your pants as championed by these local lads?
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€10,000 in the Radio Bingo Jackpot today with €200 daily prize. Numbers are called at 8:30am, 10:30am, 1:30pm and 6:30pm and books can be bought at any of these local outlets
Live Local Love Local …
We’re onto Category 5 in Live Local Love Local with Fran Grincell Properties. We’re looking for the businesses that go Above & Beyond the Call of Duty to find our latest finalists for the competition which will see a winner in each county take €1,000 marketing campaign.
Breakfast …
Broke after the Bank Holiday Weekend? The Mystery Voice on KCLR Breakfast is worth €120 today.
Talk Time …
Eimear Ni Bhraonain brings you KCLR Live 10am to 12noon with a look at the issues affecting Carlow & Kilkenny. Renua’s candidate in the recent By-Election Patrick McKee will be in studio. Today she’ll be talking with Queen of the Green Mary “Molly” Nolan who’s turned 100. The show will also be trying to find out where the summer weather has gone, how to survive exam time, and how to spot Haemochromatosis. If you’ve been affected by car insurance hikes you’ll also be interested in today’s programme. While we hear of the passing of a well-known local curate.
Lunch Change …
Lorraine Byrne is in for KCLR Lunch 12-3pm today.
Afternoons …
Eoin Carey has KCLR Afternoons 3-6pm today with lots of great music to get you through your day. Also looking at the latest TV show highlights an on-demand plus updates in Traffic & Travel.
Where To Go …
Coming out of a busy weekend & looking for something to do locally? We’ve some suggestions here.
Later on KCLR …
Our news team has a round-up of the day’s stories on The Way It Is from 6pm. Ken McGuire brings you The Frequency from 7pm. Martin Bridgeman has the best in Folk & Roots from 10pm.
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