Kilkenny Hurling Monument causes controversy with Councillors

The location of a hurling monument for Kilkenny City has come under strong criticism from a local Councillor.

David Fitzgerald was the only council member to vote against erecting the monument on the Canal Square in the City.

The statue depicting three hurlers in black and amber, reaching for a sliotar is due to be put in place next month.

Councillor Fitzgerald told KCLR Live this morning that he DID express his dissatisfaction at the meeting when it was decided…