Visibility poor with fire on M9 through South Kilkenny

Fire services have been battling a gorse fire on the M9 this evening.

The blaze broke out before 5pm on the grassy verge southbound on the route, close to Grannagh Roundabout.

Witnesses have told KCLR News that there’s a lot of smoke in the area.

Gardaí say visibilty is poor at times & advise motorists to take care.