ALERT: Multiple road closures in Kilkenny City later today

In support of Yulefest, Kilkenny City Harriers is bringing Ireland's Medieval Mile to Kilkenny City later today (Friday) and some of the main roads in Kilkenny City will be closed to traffic from 7-8pm.

Closures will impact the Central Access Scheme, St. Canice's Place, Dean Street, Vicar Street, Irishtown, Parliament Street, High Street, The Parade, Castle Road and Patrick Street (from The Parade to Ormonde Road).

Kilkenny has one of the highest re-offending rates in Ireland

Local access will be facilitated except aside from when the race is passing.

Please come out and enjoy the spectacle that up to 1000 participants will create in the Medieval Mile Run.