Talking Points: Friday 13 February

In local news …
Another by-election hopeful withdraws from the race
In national news …
Teaching unions meet today to consider new proposals on the Junior Cert
In sport …
Brian Cody names his side for hurling league opener against Cork
In entertainment …
It’s Friday 13 & many are afraid of the date but did you know there are many phobias associated with Valentine’s Day too?
Queen?
Find out what the Jukebox Jury think of three of the top new songs & hear from some of those in Queen Classical, a new show by tribute act MerCury which hits Dublin soon – John Keane has this & more on KCLR Lunch from midday
In competitions …
Last chance to nab yourself tickets to Abby Lee Dance Company’s Master Class at Lyrath Estate Hotel on Feb 28, a Valentine bouquet from Flower Power & lots more
Where To Go …
Test your brain with a table quiz, lots to choose from theatre-wise, catch a Duke Special gig or learn to dance with plenty of events to choose from whether you want to mark Valentine’s Day or avoid it – details here
Tonight on KCLR …
90s Friday Night has a new host – tune in to find out who it is from 7pm & for all the fun of the party decade, while Johnny Barry has the best of Irish country from 10pm
50 Shades on KCLR …
Find out what John Masterson & Aisling Kelly think of Fifty Shades of Grey on Saturday Brunch 10am-1pm then join KCLR Lunch every afternoon for a chance to win our Fifty Shades of Grey competition