In Local News …
Voting’s underway in two Referenda and the Carlow Kilkenny By-Election. Stay tuned across the day for updates on the turn-out then join Team KCLR as they cover The Count at Cillin Hill from the opening of the first box on Saturday morning to the final results. Also two local towns are in line for a face-lift while a drop-in centre for those feeling suicidal is to be opened in our area today.
In Other News …
Ireland’s leading mortgage lenders are to cut their variable rates for mortgages or offer customers new deals. A new report from the Children’s Ombudsman on child poverty is critical of the Government. The UK has been struck by one of its biggest earthquakes.
In Sport …
Another weekend of action & reaction – stay tuned for all updates. Also John Keane & Eddie Hughes broadcast from Nowlan Park 10am to 1pm this Saturday as Centra bring together hurling’s “Champions of Healthy Living” Richie Hogan and JJ Delaney for a fun-filled family event (9am to 2pm). While get all the clash of the ash as Carlow take on Antrim in the Leinster GAA Hurling Senior Championship Qualifer Group Round 3 at Netwatch Cullen Park – we’ve live commentary on our Carlow frequencies from 2pm.
In Entertainment …
Former Kilkenny College student Molly Sterling has failed to progress to the Eurovision Song Contest final.
Meanwhile, it looks like Arnold Schwarzenegger is indeed back:
Live Local Love Local …
Voting’s been taking place for Category 3: Best After Sales Service and the county winners have been chosen: O’Brien Associates IT Solutions for Kilkenny & Topline Connolly’s for Carlow. They go forward to the county finals in June. Category 4 will be launched on Monday’s KCLR Breakfast.
Breakfast Serving …
We’ve been gathering qualifiers for today’s draw on KCLR Breakfast for a Samsung 40” LED Smart TV thanks to eVision, Eircom’s TV service. Join John Walsh & Edwina Grace for that & more 7-10am.
From Monday to Friday then join our morning duo for the chance to win tickets to the Legends Return Game in Lisdowney on May 30 and also tickets to the inter county senior hurling challenge Kilkenny v Limerick at the opening of the Rower Inistioge GAA complex & grounds on May 31.
Talk Time …
A close shave for John Masterson on today’s KCLR Live 10am-12noon but you’ll have to tune in to find out if he’s getting the chop! Also on the show we hear from BirdWatch Ireland on some interesting sightings lately including of a rare butterfly while the Friday panel features Aisling Kelly of Hotel Kilkenny, local PR woman Bridget O’Dea and Tom Britton of Marble City Travel.
Career Choices
KCLR is holding a Careers and Opportunities Fair in the Rivercourt Hotel on Thursday June 4 from 10am to 7pm. Some of the biggest companies in Carlow Kilkenny will be there & we’re hoping you will be too!. More details here
Lunch
Join John Keane for KCLR Lunch 12-3pm which includes some Friday fun, including Jukebox Jury with three of the latest additions to KCLR’s music given a spin.
Afternoon
Eoin Carey will be joined in studio by Ken McGuire for this week’s beer tasting and this week the boys are looking for the perfect drink to accompany Fajitas. There’s also one more SuperValu €100 shopping voucher to be won amid great music 3-6pm on KCLR Afternoons.
Where To Go …
At a loose end this weekend or just looking for something different to do, we’ve some suggestions here – details here.
Coming Up On KCLR …
This Friday evening our news team presents the last The Way It Is of the week from 6pm. Eddie Hughes brings you 90s Friday Night from 7pm with more chances to win a show hoodie.
And the Johnny Barry Show has the best of Irish Country Music from 10pm.
Get the highlights of the past week’s programming on 7 Days on 96 this Sunday 10am to 12noon.
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