In News …
Locally: A Kilkenny man who’s argued the result of the marriage referendum would introduce uncertainty to the constitution will have his application heard by the court today. Gardai warn of bogus charity collectors on local streets.
Elsewhere: A friend & former adviser to Brian Cowen, who also served as a Director at Anglo, will give evidence at the banking inquiry today. Two investigations are underway after a young boy was killed in a farm accident in Mayo last night. 120 French riot police have been deployed to Calais in a bid to stem the flow of migrants. And a large piece of debris which washed up on a beach off the coast of Reunion Island, may be part of missing Malaysia Airlines Flight 370.
Keep up to date with what’s going on with our bulletins on weekdays each half hour 7-9am, hourly to 4pm, half hourly again 4-7pm & hourly thereafter.
In Sport …
Kilkenny senior hurling manager Brian Cody says his side faces a huge challenge in Waterford and confirmed that Jackie Tyrrell is out of the clash having had surgery yesterday and he’s not the only player set to miss the game! In Carlow action got underway last night in the Junior Football A championship – tune in for the results. Willie Mullins has more horses competing in today’s card at Ballybrit.
Get the latest in local sporting fixtures & results with international news across the day with extra updates on weekend afternoons. You’ll also catch some titbits on our webiste here
In Entertainment …
If you’re a Neighbours fan you might enjoy this: the soap set is being transformed into a hotel with viewers offered the chance to win an overnight stay on Ramsay Street. Dinner with Alan Fletcher (Dr Karl Kennedy) & Chris Milligan (Kyle Canning) is also on the cards. For more see www.airbnb.com/neighbours
KCLR Breakfast …
John Walsh & Edwina Grace have KCLR Breakfast from 7-10am with Advance Pitstop Carlow. And just look at the wonderful delivery we got this morning from our friends at Tess’s Homestyle Baking who celebrate ten years in business this week. Live Local Love Local! It’s okay to swap out the usual morning meal of cereal & toast for toffee cupcakes right?
KCLR Live …
John Masterson brings you KCLR Live 10am to 12noon. We hear how not everyone is happy with the sale of old Garda stations. The Housing Agency will be outlining what the buy & rent situation is like in Carlow & Kilkenny. Musician Sean Keane will be in studio. John will be remembering Voice of Racing Peter O’Sullivan and today’s Health Check focuses on sports injuries. Plus listen in to hear how your favourite charity’s getting in in Together for Better with the Kilkenny Cafe.
Here Come the Boys …
Everyone has their favourite but what do you think is the best Fr Ted line? Ted Thursday is on KCLR Lunch today with John Keane 12-3pm. Records, wait I think I have one out in the car!
John’s followed by Eoin Carey with KCLR Afternoons 3-6pm.
Where To Go …
Take time out at Carlow’s Care Cafe, take part in a draw-off, join the ICA & more in today’s Where To Go – details here. Meanwhile, this kicks off tonight:
Later on KCLR …
Our news team has a round-up of the day’s stories on The Way It Is from 6pm.
Matt O’Keeffe has the Glanbia Farm Show from 7pm.
Then John Purcell has the best of Distant Noises from 10pm with songs like this:
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