KCLR Live: Friday 23rd April, 2021

On today’s KCLR Live with Eimear Ní Bhraonáin:

Eimear reports from Cillín Hill vaccination centre as she chats with members of staff about the centre’s increased vaccination capacity and how 1 in 5 people in Kilkenny have already received their first jab!

Martin Shannon from Blackstairs Farming Group discussed reports of a worrying trend of “malicious” fires being started on Mount Leinster.

Ahead of the 93rd Oscars, ‘Wolfwalkers’ co-director Tomm Moore chats all things movies, virtual awards ceremonies and how a little piece of Hollywood is making its way to the marble city this weekend.

With members of the Muslim community in the middle of Ramadan, Carlow-native Mustapha Kokumo calls in from Barcelona to explain how Ramadan is celebrated, the purpose of fasting and how hard it is to celebrate faith at a time when places of worship are closed.

We also get the latest weather report from Carlow Weather’s Alan O’Reilly.

KCLR Broadcasting legend, John Barry has some exciting news to reveal to the public….

Our reporter Shauna McHugh chats with McDonagh Junction personal shopper Karen Morrissey about some style types as we prepare to face the world once more.

And our Friday panel of Jo Donohoe, Mental Health Ireland, Fine Fail’s John McGuinness and publican Pat Crotty break down the biggest news story of the week.

Finally, we reveal the winner of a fabulous two-night family staycation at the Kilford Arms Hotel, thanks to our friends at Kilkenny Tourism!

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