Gardaí and emergency services are attending the site, and the road remains closed at present.

The High Court heard Sarah Mahoney suffered injuries to her face and arm following a fall in Kilkenny City four years ago

The trial of Andrew Cash heard the victim, John Cash, was still conscious when gardaí arrived at the scene

The homes of Independent councillor Eugene McGuinness, who lives in Bishop Birch Place in Kilkenny City, was attacked on Thursday evening