In Local News …
There’s criticism locally for UPC’s plans to axe the post office payment option. Renua Ireland looks set to confirm Kilkenny Councillor Patrick McKee as one of their candidates for the next general election while Billy Timmins will stand in the East Carlow/Wicklow constituency. The Kilkenny Arts Festival programme’s been unveiled while the Carers Association’s Care Cafe in Carlow has extended its run.
In Other News …
The ESRI says the majority of unemployed people would be better off in work. A new bill comes before the Dáil today calling for an end to discrimination. And Donald Trump’s expected to add his name to the US Presidential race.
In Sport …
Richie Power looks set to miss Kilkenny’s Leinster semi final clash with Wexford. Carlow archer Darren Wallace is at 52 in the rankings at Baku while Kilkenny boxer Darren O’Neill is in action this morning. Get the latest in local fixtures & results amid stories from the sporting world across the day.
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Live Local Love Local …
Voting’s underway in the Live Local Love Local County Finals with Fran Grincell Properties and continues until 7pm Wednesday to find a winner for Carlow & one for Kilkenny each of which will get €1,000 marketing campaign at a special reception supported by Kilkenny Pembroke Hotel. Details here.
KCLR Breakfast …
Join John Walsh & Edwina Grace 7-10am for KCLR Breakfast for great music & information you need for the day ahead plus another chance to win two VIP tickets to see UB40, Soul 11 Soul & more at this year’s Daytripper with overnight accommodation at the Fitzwilton Hotel.
KCLR Live …
John Masterson brings you KCLR Live 10am to 12noon. Today we’ll hear from a Limerick man searching for his birth Mother whom he believes may be living in these parts, we look at domestic violence against men, the Director of the Kilkenny Arts Festival will talk us through the programme, a stalwart of local journalism was awarded with a civic reception last night and a Carlow community tells of its bid in the Pride of Place Awards.
Lunch Fun …
John Keane has more favourites on the Lunch Bunch amid TV Theme Tune Tuesday on KCLR Lunch 12-3pm.
KCLR Afternoons …
Ken McGuire’s in for Eoin Carey on KCLR Afternoons 3-6pm with a little bit of chat and a great mix of music – including songs like this one:
Where To Go …
Take time out at the Care Cafe, donate blood, hear an Army Band play and much more to do locally – details here.
Later on KCLR …
Our news team has a round-up of the day’s stories on The Way It Is from 6pm. Thomas Maher brings you The Frequency from 7pm with tickets to see The Waterboys on June 28 at Live At The Marquee.
Then from 10pm Martin has a mix of Folk & Blues.
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