Radio station threatens legal action in bid to save its licence

A COMMUNITY radio station is threatening legal action in a bid to save its licence.

Radio Kilkenny is challenging the Broadcast Commission decision to issue its licence to a new business consortium after 12 years on the air.

The public is also rallying together tonightin a finalbid to save the station. Hundreds are expected at the meeting at Kilkenny's Springhill Hotel at 8pm, including local councillors, clergy and members of the public.