The official opening and first public  crossing of the new Lady Desart Pedestrian and Cycle bridge took place on the 30th January 2014. With the wonderful backdrop of Kilkenny Castle, Mayor Martin Brett and Alan Kelly TD  welcomed a large crowd to this unique event. The first new City Centre  river crossing in the Kilkenny  for many centuries.  This new link will further integrate the Johns Quay and Johns Green area to the centre of Kilkenny. It will  give a convenient short walking route from the Library car park  and will also be a new vantage point from which to see the river Nore, John’s Bridge  and Kilkenny Castle.  A number of our Primary schools were also  represented at the event,  to see history being made.