Talking Points: Friday 20 February

In local news …
Has the date been set for the Carlow Kilkenny By-Election? News will keep you updated.
In national news …
Post mortem’s to take place on the body of a man found in Tipperary.
In sport …
Hurlers from Carlow & Kilkenny prepare for this weekend’s action – we have all the fixtures so stay tuned.
In entertainment
Kurt Cobain makes the Birthday File on KCLR Breakfast, there’s reaction to who killed Lucy Beale in EastEnders and more across the day.
Love Music?
John Keane joins John Walsh on KCLR Breakfast for Now That’s What I Call Music We Should Have Bought at 9:30am. Meanwhile, three of the newest songs to be added to KCLR’s listings will be trialed before our Jukebox Jury on KCLR Lunch so join John Keane from midday.
Out Of Studio …
The Sue Nunn Show is live from the Aut Even Ophthalmology Conference at the Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel. John Masterson will be joined by a range of guests, we’ll hear Nell Ní Chrónín singing & also from the Slieverue born journalist & author David Walsh.
In competitions …
John Keane will reveal the winner of the Fifty Shades of Grey competition (viewing at IMC Carlow with dinner & cocktails at Paris Texas Kilkenny for six people) And last chance to win tickets to Jason Byrne’s local gig on KCLR Afternoons with Eoin Carey (3-6pm).
Where To Go this Weekend …
Author visit, concerts, competitions and quizzes all available locally – details here
Tonight on KCLR …
Eddie Hughes has another great 90s Friday Night ready to go 7-10pm and will be followed by the Johnny Barry Show.
This Weekend …
On Saturday Brunch John Masterson will be joined by comedian Jason Byrne while Comedy Cartel will be dropping into studio and there’ll be live music from Presentation College Carlow.