Cars damaged and windows smashed by gang of youths in Kilkenny over the weekend

A number of cars were damaged and windows broken in apartments in Kilkenny by a gang of males on Saturday evening in the city.

At around 7 o clock, the group were throwing stones at cars and houses along the college road and Callan road areas.

Kilkenny Gardai are appealing for witnesses to get in touch with them on 056 7775000.

Meanwhile over 500 euros worth of damage was done to the door of the Black Abbey in Kilkenny.

It happened after a man broke into the building there early on Sunday morning the 1st of May.

He was found in the building, was arrested and charged and will appear in court later this month.