'Absolutely horrified' - Calls for 'further monitoring' to stop dangerous behaviour in Kilkenny
The matter was discussed at the most recent sitting of the Kilkenny City Municipal District
Councillors have expressed grave concerns over speeding and ‘rat running’ in Kilkenny City.
“I think everybody has noticed it in recent weeks. I know the summer is back and young lads have to be noticed,” Cllr Sean Ó hArgain said at a recent sitting of the Kilkenny City Municipal District.
“It is dangerous and a hazard,” he commented.
Deputy mayor of the city, Cllr Maria Dollard seconded the motion, criticising a cross-country supercar and American muscle car tour event which delivered a huge volume of cars, that revved their engines and travelled at speed through the city, according to the local councillor.
“I thought it would be a slow-motion run through the town, and I was absolutely horrified to see those cars rev up and fly through the town on Rose Inn Street with children and families on either side.
“I couldn’t guess what speed they’re doing, if you told me any speed I would believe it,” she continued.
“If they were going through town at those speeds, I don’t think you could use charity as an excuse.
“I don’t know why we’re allowing these things to come through narrow streets, it’s not safe. It’s absolutely unbelievable what I saw,” she concluded.
Furthermore, Cllr Ó hArgain requested that Kilkenny be considered as a pilot area for increased speed monitoring and for further strict enforcement of existing and planned speed limits within the city.
“People are literally speeding up at speed ramps,” he added.