REMINDER: Kilkenny homecoming details revealed - free parking, team to arrive by bus!

The homecoming for the Kilkenny senior hurling team will take place later today (Monday, July 24), at UPMC Nowlan Park in Kilkenny.

Kilkenny County Council is inviting members of the public to attend the event, where they can enjoy music and entertainment from 4pm. 

The team will take an open top bus journey from Kilkenny Castle at 7pm down to Rose Inn Street, over John’s Bridge, and up John Street, proceeding up the Hebron Road and finishing in O’Loughlin Road at Nowlan Park. They will arrive on stage in Nowlan Park at around 7.30pm.

Entertainment will include a replay of the match on large screens and adding to the excitement, the renowned musical talents of Sean Carroll, Burnchurch, and The Kilkennys, ensuring an evening filled with pure entertainment and celebration. The proceedings will close before 8.30pm.

In the interest of public safety, Kilkenny County Council, Kilkenny GAA and gardaí request all attendees to arrive early at Nowlan Park and cooperate with the directions provided by the dedicated stewards.

For the convenience of those attending the event, all public carparks in Kilkenny City will be open and free of charge from 4pm onwards on Monday, July 24.

Additionally, pay parking at a rate of €2.50 for three hours, will be available at MacDonagh Junction carpark until 9.30pm, ensuring ample parking spaces for everyone who wishes to partake in the celebrations.