In Local News …
Close to four thousand local students begin Junior Cert and Leaving Cert exams today. Gardai warn ATM users to be vigilant after a skimming device was found on one in Kilkenny. Barnardos has a new depot in Carlow.
In National News …
Concern’s being raised about public sector pay rises. The High Court is due to publish details of a ruling that’s prevented the reporting of comments made in the Dáil with regards to Denis O’Brien’s banking arrangements with IBRC. Gardai are investigating fires in Laois & Mayo.
In Sport …
Kilkenny’s Under 21 hurlers snatched a last minute goal for a win last night and now face Carlow in the Leinster semi-finals. Get other results & fixtures with the latest on Sepp Blatter and more across the day.
In Entertainment …
Jessie J’s been teaming up with various fans to sing her latest offering Flashlight:
Live Local Love Local …
We’re onto Category 5 in Live Local Love Local with Fran Grincell Properties. We’re looking for the businesses that go Above & Beyond the Call of Duty to find our latest finalists for the competition which will see a winner in each county take €1,000 marketing campaign. You have until 7pm this (Wednesday) evening to get your favourite business nominated. Text to 083-306-96-96 or web nominate here
Breakfast …
Join John Walsh & Edwina Grace 7-10am for KCLR Breakfast with the very best music mix, information you need to start your day (and some you don’t but you’ll get it anyway!), the daily Torment Question, Mystery Voice & more.
Talk Time …
Eimear Ni Bhraonain brings you KCLR Live 10am to 12noon from the Carlow Arts Festival office with the day’s issues inter-mingled with festive fun. Including Joey Curtis who achieved 605 points in his Leaving Cert last year – he has tips on how to handle this stressful time while some business leaders will discuss whether or not good results are the be all and end all. IT Carlow will outline its role in tomorrow’s Careers & Opportunities Fair at the Kilkenny River Court Hotel.
Lunch Change …
Lorraine Byrne is on KCLR Lunch 12-3pm with some fantastic sounds to help you stay going.
Afternoons …
Eoin Carey has KCLR Afternoons 3-6pm with lots more great music, plenty of stories from the weird and wonderful with traffic & travel updates.
Where To Go …
Carlow Arts Festival rumbles on and where does the Barges Down the Barrow stop off today? These & more here.
Later on KCLR …
Our news team has a round-up of the day’s stories on The Way It Is from 6pm. Ken McGuire brings you The Frequency from 7pm with the three classic love songs – last night brought CJ Lewis, Bruce Springsteen and Dire Straits to the table, submit your choices by emailing [email protected] Also on the show entertainment news amid three hours of music.
Then wind down your Wednesday with the best of Jazz from 10pm.
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