Carlow Kilkenny TDs called on to ensure funding to upgrade a local road is prioritised

Local TDs urgently need to prioritise funding for a dangerous stretch of road in south Kilkenny according to one councillor.

The nine-kilometre section of the N25 between Slieverue and Glenmore has already claimed two lives this year, with frequent near misses also reported.

A recent bid for safety improvement funding was turned down by Transport Infrastructure Ireland.

Cllr Fidelis Doherty  says securing funding is crucial to addressing what she describes as a serious and ongoing risk to road users as she’s been outlining to KCLR News’ Martin Quilty;