Cllr David Fitzgerald chairman of Kilkenny County Council officially opened Talbot's Tower, the tower is a 13th-century defensive structure that formed part of the defensive wall around the medieval city of Kilkenny.

Tribute was paid to the former mayor, Betty Manning who tirelessly lobbied to have the tower restored and opened to the public. The staff of Kilkenny County Council were also thanked for their work on this project.

As part of the opening ceremony Coláiste Pobail Osraí 5th year choir performed "Ode to Joy".