Councillors propose to rename Kilkenny Road in Carlow

Councillors in Carlow have stimulated intense debate in recent days with their proposal to change the name of 'Kilkenny Road' in Carlow Town to 'University Road'.

A motion was recently passed by the Council to commence the renaming process of Kilkenny Road.

Medieval castle restored by Kilkenny family after years of work - and now welcoming guests!

Ultimately, it will be people who live on the road who will have the final say once the proposal goes out to public consultation.

Legendary hurling brothers from Kilkenny pass away within days of each other

The proposal is driven by the idea of highlighting the new university status of the Carlow Campus of South East Technological University (SETU).