Carlow and Kilkenny individuals and groups in the running to be named Hotties

There are a number of local contenders for this year’s Hotties.

The awards organised by HotPress magazine are handed out to a variety of entertainers from songwriters to musicians and more.

KCLR’s Martin Bridgeman’s gotten the nod in the Best Radio DJ section.

While Carlow-based brothers Diarmuid and Brían Mac Glionn who perform as Ye Vagabonds are in contention for ‘Best Folk/Trad’ alongside Lemoncello which includes Carlow’s Laura Quirke.

There are twenty categories, most of which you can cast your vote for, see here for the full breakdown.