Change priorities on Kilkenny road

The proposed creation of a new road through the historic heart of Kilkenny city will bring increased traffic through the area and will sever the ‘Medieval Mile’ which links Kilkenny Castle with St Canice’s Cathedral.

The Central Access Scheme (CAS) has been opposed since 2007 by Kilkenny Archaeological Association and An Taisce. Both organisations made submissions to the oral hearing by An Bord Pleanala in 2008, as did the Heritage Council and other professional and heritage bodies.

Opposition is based, not only on heritage and cultural grounds, but also on national and international policies on traffic management in historic cities, the reduction of fuel use, and financial cost.