On Thursday 3rd May, County Mayor, Cllr Gerry McGuire officially opened the new Flemington Burial Ground in Balbriggan. This burial ground is a multi-denominational one - a place which respects all beliefs. Blessings were performed by Rev. Cecil Hyland (Church of Ireland), Rev. Frederick Odekoya (Celestial Church of Christ, Balbriggan) and Fr. Eugene Taaffe (Roman Catholic). The County Council has designed and built this burial ground in the hope that over the years, it will provide solace to bereaved families, dignity in loss and an opportunity for prayer, regardless of the language of that prayer or the beliefs of those who pray the words. Phase 1 will provide 200 graves spaces and another 200 niches for burial of ashes with a parking area for almost 100 vehicles. Phase 2 will include another 1,000 niches, 3,800 grave spaces and a second memorial garden, bringing the total development area to around 10 acres.
