In September 1985 Kilkenny Town Hall was destroyed by fire. Plans are now afoot to restore the building.

The restoration work is already underway. Planning for the restoration work began at an emergency meeting on the very night of the fire.

Interview with Councillor Michael McGuinness on the fire and the history of the town hall.

Kilkenny County and City Manager Patrick Donnolly comments on plans to rebuild the town hall.

The reporter is Michael Ryan.

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