ALERT: Temporary traffic restrictions for Rás na mBan Kilkenny stage announced

Liam Kelly O’Rourke
By Liam Kelly O’Rourke

Reporter

Published 31st Aug 2026, 19:51 BST
Race Leader Alice McWilliam gets a selfie with all the jersey holders before the start of the criterium, the final stage of the 2025 Rás na mBan. The 2026 event returns to Kilkenny this September. | PICTURE: Lorraine O’Sullivan placeholder image
Race Leader Alice McWilliam gets a selfie with all the jersey holders before the start of the criterium, the final stage of the 2025 Rás na mBan. The 2026 event returns to Kilkenny this September. | PICTURE: Lorraine O’Sullivan | Iconic

Kilkenny County Council apologises for any inconvenience caused

There will be temporary traffic restrictions across County Kilkenny on Wednesday due to Stage One of the Rás na mBan.

Stage One will commence from the Hoban Hotel in Kilkenny at 2pm and will continue through Dunmore-Freshford-Urlingford-Ballingarry-Kilmanagh-Tullaroan and finish in Freshford Village.

To facilitate the stage finish there will be traffic restrictions in place between 3.30pm and 6pm.

Motorists are advised that some delays are to be expected.

Kilkenny County Council appreciates your co-operation and apologises for any inconvenience caused.

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