Christmas Greetings

Duagh Graveyard Committee would like to wish all its volunteers and supporters a very happy Christmas and to thank them for all that they have done for us throughout the year. Without your input, the cemetery would not be in the good condition that it is in today.

Bottle Collection at Gaire's Shop and Post Office

Duagh Graveyard Committee would like to thank Gaire's Shop and Post Office and its customers for the above sum that was raised in its loose change collection bottle recently. All the copper and silver that was donated in this bottle will be used to continue our work in the maintenance of Duagh Graveyard. 

Loose change collection bottle

The loose change bottle at Gaire's shop and Post Office in Duagh is currently collecting for the Duagh Graveyard Committee. 

If you would like to dispose of any small coins that are cluttering up your pockets or are kept in a jar someplace, this is your opportunity.

All proceeds will be put towards improving the graveyard.

Many thanks for your support in the past.

Last cutting of 2013.

Last Thursday evening was the final cutting night of 2013 and we had plenty of helpers on the night. We have been very fortunate with the help that we have received throughout the year. The weather was very much in our favour this year as there was no night that we had to cancel the cutting.

Last week was  a busy week for us as there was a Mass on Tuesday night for the intentions of all those who assist in the maintenance of the graveyard. This was followed by tea in the Presbytery. We would like to thank  Fr. Moore for saying the Mass as well as allowing us to use the Presbytery. Thanks also to those who assisted in the catering for the night.

Even though there will be no cutting in the coming months, we have a few small projects to undertake to ensure that the graveyard continues to look well.

Finally, we would like, once again, to thank all those who have contributed to our work in any way throughout the year. Without all your help, the Graveyard would revert to its previous state.

August update.

The next cutting of Duagh Graveyard will take place on Thursday 22nd August from 6pm onwards. Weather permitting. All assistance welcomed.

The collection on the night of the Annual Graveyard Mass raised €1402.38. The committee would like to thank all those who contributed most generously to the collection.

The proceeds of the collection will be used to fund the ongoing maintenance of the cemetery and future developments. We have the ambition of providing a tarmacadam path around the Old Graveyard and we will be working to achieve this within the next few years.

Annual Mass 2013

The annual Mass was a great success. Even though we had a few showers, we were still able to proceed with the Mass. A heavy shower around 7 pm was on the point of making us consider moving the Mass to the Church but thankfully, it cleared and despite another small shower, we were able to go ahead with the outdoor event. Thanks to all those who helped us in preparing for the Mass and who assisted in the Mass.

We have put up some photos of the night, courtesy of Doreen Buckley and Joe Lynch. They can be seen on the right hand side of the blog and if you wish to click on the link underneath them, you will be taken to all the photographs of the night. They have also been posted on a slideshow in a previous blog entry.

If you have taken any photos on the night and wish to share them with us, please email us at

Annual Mass 2013 Photos

Created with flickr slideshow.

Annual Mass Leaflet 2013

Re-pointing of Altar.

The Altar at the Graveyard had been re-pointed in recent weeks. The original pointing was a disappointment but the new finish is looking very well and adds greatly to the altar. New flowers have been planted there also in preparation for the annual Mass which will take place on Friday July 26th at 7.30 p.m.

The Graveyard is really looking well in the great sunshine that we have been so lucky to have for the last week.

Graveyard Cutting July 2013

The last cutting took place on Thursday 4^th  July. The weather was beautiful and we had plenty of helpers. thanks to all the volunteers who attended on the night and indeed, those who attend throughout the year.

The next cutting of the graveyard is scheduled for TUESDAY 23^rd  July to prepare for the Mass. 

The committee would also like to encourage those going to the Mass to consider leaving some of their cars in the Village and getting a lift with their friends/family to prevent congestion at the Graveyard. In previous years, there has been a lot of congestion and we would like to reduce this as it makes it awkward for the elderly and the infirm on the night.

Footpaths put down in 2013

The committee has put down new footpaths in the graveyard to improve access to parts of the graveyard that were previously not serviced by footpaths and have also repaired older footpaths which were beginning to show the signs of ageing. This work has been fully funded by the committee. This work is made possible by the generous support for the annual collections undertaken by the committee and we are most grateful for that support. We would like to thank Kerry County Council for the quality of their work.

 The area around the Famine Monument has been tarred.

 This area of the old Graveyard (just inside the small gate) has also been tarred.

 Access to the Famine monument has been improved greatly. The path approaching it was in a poor state of repair and it is now much safer to walk to it.

Annual Graveyard Mass 2013 details

For previous information about the activities of the Duagh Graveyard Committee, please click on the following link.


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