Funding boost for graveyard restoration project in County Limerick

PHASE two of restoration works at Galbally graveyard have been given the green light.

Works on the site of the ruins of the old church were awarded funding of €100,000, under the community monuments grant.

This is the second financial injection of the same amount at the Galbally historic site and the project is now two thirds of the way funded.

The construction contract was awarded to Costello Masonry Construction Ltd, who are based in Kilmallock.

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Councillor Eddie Ryan of the Cappamore-Kilmallock Municipal District told the Limerick Leader: “It’s great to give the work to a local contractor and to see this go a step further.”

He added: “I’m delighted with the work that has been done to date.”

Cllr Ryan said: “Thanks also to the contractors Dermot Clancy on their repair works to date. Great progress has been made.”

Cllr Ryan thanked Sarah McCutcheon, executive archeologist with Limerick City and County Council, Galbally Community Council and Galbally Tidy Towns, for their support.