Kilkenny bridge picketwill be lifted today

The 24-hour picket mounted by opponents of the controversial new bridge in Kilkenny is likely to end today although there is now speculation a legal challenge will be taken against the project.

Green Party councillor Malcolm Noonan has conceded defeat in the political battle against the Central Access Scheme following a vote by Kilkenny County Council on Monday, but protesters say their campaign will continue.

A motion was brought by three councillors at Monday’s calling for work on the €4m bridge construction to be suspended but was defeated by 17 votes to five.