In Local News …
The newly elected chairperson of Kilkenny County Council wants incentives to encourage more women to get involved in politics. While a Carlow woman was singled out by the US President as he discussed Immigrant Heritage Month in his weekly address.
In National News …
The Finance Minster is to meet with opposition parties to discuss the draft terms of reference for commission inquiry into IBRC. Holiday-makers to Spain may have their flights disrupted in the coming days. The LE Eithne is expected to dock in Italy today with 399 migrants rescued from the Mediterranean. And 15 Irish tourism companies land in China today to promote Ireland.
In Sport …
Kilkenny to meet Wexford Leinster Senior Hurling semi-final. Carlow & Kilkenny camogie teams completed a clean sweep of Leinster titles at Nowlan Park over the weekend. And equestrian victory for one local man in North Carolina. More fixtures, results & world headlines across the day with reaction to the action on Monday Night Sport from 7pm.
In Entertainment …
Former One Direction, now solo, star Zayn Malik’s hair’s gone green & the internet’s having lots of fun with it – read the Daily Edge’s take on it all here
Live Local Love Local …
It’s our last category in Live Local Love Local with Fran Grincell Properties with one more place available in each county ahead of next week’s finals. This week it’s a wildcard selection – you can nominate any type of business in Carlow or Kilkenny, one which you feel just excels in Customer Care. Text to 083-306-96-96 or nominate via our website here before 7pm Wednesday. They’ll be in with the chance to win one of two €1,000 marketing campaigns along with our other finalists from the last few weeks.
KCLR Breakfast …
Join John Walsh & Edwina Grace 7-10am for KCLR Breakfast the very best music mix, information you need to start your day, Mystery Voice & more.
KCLR Live …
Eimear Ni Bhraonain brings you KCLR Live 10am to 12noon with more on the Carlow woman mentioned by President Obama in his weekly address, a local couple will discuss having to live in a B&B for six months, if you’ve plans to holiday in Spain you’ll definitely want to tune in and there’s a fundraiser to help those affected by Nepal’s earthquake.
Lunch Bunch …
John Keane is back on KCLR Lunch 12-3pm and he’s launching the Lunch Bunch with the best from decades of great music back to back.
Sweet & Savoury …
Eoin Carey has KCLR Afternoons 3-6pm with the weekly Sweet & Savoury debate, latest in traffic & travel and much more.
Where To Go …
Carers Week starts today & there’s lots going on across Carlow & Kilkenny. That & more here.
Later on KCLR …
Our news team has a round-up of the day’s stories on The Way It Is from 6pm. Reaction to the weekend’s sporting action with Monday Night Sport from 7pm. Ken McGuire brings you The Frequency from 8pm. And The Collection of classical sounds winds down your Monday from 10pm.
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