Should Kilkenny City be pedestrianised?

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Published 13th Feb 2024, 17:33 GMT

High Street was closed today to vehicular traffic between noon and 3.30pm, and will be again tomorrow

placeholder image — High Street was closed today to vehicular traffic between noon and 3.30pm, and will be again tomorrow

Mayor Joe Malone believes 'it will happen eventually'

Should High Street be pedestrianised?

Speaking at Tuesday's meeting of the Kilkenny Municipal District, Mayor Joe Malone claimed the pedestrianisation of Kilkenny City is coming 'down the road' and 'it will happen eventually'.

Cllr Malone claimed a number of people and groups in the local community have spoken to him on the matter and have indicated they would like to see it introduced.