Annual festival of speed takes place in Gowran, Co.Kilkenny today

All roads lead to Gowran today – as the annual festival of speed takes place.

Thousands of cars are expected to descend on the Gowran Park venue throughout the day.

Gates open to the public at 11am this morning – with somes of the funds raised going to cystic fibrosis Ireland.

International rally driver Craig Breen will be racing this afternoon, and some locals will have the chance to get in the car and out on the track with him.

Speaking to KCLR about the festival of speed, committee member Pat Caulfield says there’s lot planned.