Hundreds gearing up to take part in Streets of Kilkenny 5K

It’s all systems go for the Streets of Kilkenny 5K.

The event kicks off at 7:30pm this evening with hundreds of people due to take part.

For those who didn’t pick up their number last night, there’s still a chance today;

Road closures will be in operation from 6.45pm to 9.30pm as follows:

There are some great prizes:

Kilkenny City Harriers former chairman and committee member John Maye has been telling KCLR News’ Martin Quilty that the key to the success of the annual contest is the city centre route;