The First Cut of 2014

The first cut of 2014 passed off very successfully. Looking at the weather in the morning, it seemed unlikely that we would be able to cut the grass and things had not improved by the afternoon. However, some of our more determined volunteers went ahead with the cutting and thankfully, the weather cleared up and we had a very nice night for the cutting. There was a chill in the air but that was encouragement enough to keep moving.

There was a big crop of grass and we needed all the volunteers that we had to cut it. If it had grown any further, it would have become much more difficult to cut in the coming weeks.

A lot of work was achieved last night. Most of the Christmas Wreaths were removed from the graves. this took a considerable effort as there was a large quantity of them there.

We had a great response from our volunteers who, as always, answer the text messages informing them of the cutting positively. Thanks to them for their work last night.

We also organised the rota for our Church Gate Collection at the weekend. The collection is coming at a very useful time for us as we will shortly have to replace one of our large lawn mowers. It has given us stellar service over the last 10-12 years but it is on its last legs at the moment.

Here are some photographs of the night's work. Unfortunately, we were not able to capture all the participants for photographs.

Start of cutting and maintenance for 2014 and notes re AGM

We hope to start cutting and maintenance of the Graveyard for the year on Thursday 10th April from 6pm onwards.(Weather permitting.) All help would be welcomed. Even if you can only spare one evening throughout the year, it would be of great assistance to us so please consider lending a hand.

Duagh Graveyard Committee held its AGM on Monday 3rd March 2014. Last year was a very productive year for the organisation. The fine year in 2013 was a great help in maintaining the cemetery. Additional footpaths were laid during the year which has made certain areas of the cemetery much more accessible, especially to the old or the infirm. This work could not have been done without the great commitment shown by our volunteers and the contributions from the public .  

Plans are afoot to build upon this work in 2014   We will be looking to our volunteers in the coming year to give us a hand and any additional help would be greatly appreciated.

The officers of the committee are, as follows, Chairman-Tony Maher, Secretary-Nora Gaire and Treasurer-Miriam Cronin-Gaire. Committee members are Gerard Galvin, Gerard O'Connor, Matt Mangan, John Scannell, P.J. Gaire, Michael Naughton and Joe Lynch. 

Duagh Graveyard Committee Annual Churchgate Collection for 2014

Will be held on Saturday and Sunday 12^th and 13^th of April 2014

Permit granted.

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.