Kilkenny County Council take charge of Sinnotts Cross Monument in Mooncoin

Kilkenny County Council have decided unanimously to take in charge the Sinnotts Cross Monument at Mooncoin.

The monument, which is dedicated to those who played their part in the Irish War of Independence, was officially opened at the weekend.

Fine Gael Councillor Pat Dunphy says there are a couple of steps to go before the local authorities can take full control of the Monument and the amenities around it: