Scope for 900 extra Muslim plots at Newcastle graveyard

THERE is scope for an additional 900 Muslim plots at Newcastle graveyard, which currently has 91 Muslim plots, according to South Dublin County Council.

In the non-denominational section of Newcastle graveyard, the local authority say there are 494 plots available with scope to develop a further 1,600 plots in the future.

Cllr Charlie O’Connor (FF) asked the council for a review of grave spaces throughout the county at the monthly council meeting this week.

In response to Cllr O’Connor, SDCC said there are three council owned graveyards where graves are available for sale – Bohernabreena, Saggart and Newcastle.

“There are currently 126 plots available for sale in Bohernabreena with scope for the development of another 2,200 plots with the next 600 of these to be developed later this year.

“There are also cremation plots and angels plots available in Bohernabreena and these are being developed in accordance with need and demand for them,” said SDCC.

“The extension to Saggart graveyard in 2001 provided approximately 700 additional spaces with 310 of these still remaining.

“There is no scope for further development of additional plots in Saggart graveyard.”

The local authority say preparation of a burial grounds strategy commenced in 2022 and the examination will look at current and future provision of grave spaces in privately developed graveyards as well as council owned ones.

“There are no grave plots remaining in Esker graveyard however provision has been made in the 2023 revenue budget for the development of a Columbarium Wall for cremation urns,” said the council.

“A new privately operated graveyard, Esker Lawns Cemetery, has opened recently in the area with 3,400 grave plots available there.

“The privately operated graveyards at Newlands Cross, Mount Venus and Kilmashogue continue to operate and the available capacity at these locations will be established through the review process and preparation of the burial grounds strategy.”

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