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Pictured: Members of the Limerick Civic Trust clean up of Mount Saint Lawrence Cemetery. Picture: Diarmuid Greene/Fusionshooters
Limerick Civic Trust clean up

Pictured: Bernard O’Reilly, supervisor, Brian Henry, Limerick City and County Council, David O’Brien, Limerick Civic Trust, and Ger Imbusch, Limerick Civic Trust. Picture credit: Diarmuid Greene/Fusionshooters

The Limerick Civic Trust clean up included over 40 of its staff for the giant clean-up of Mount Saint Lawrence Cemetery in advance of All Souls Day.

 
The Mass Clean-Up was part of ongoing work by Limerick Civic Trust in Mount Saint Lawrence Cemetery.  Staff at the Trust have already restored and repaired 50 graves and tended to over 150 graves in Mount Saint Lawrence. 
 
David O’Brien, Limerick Civic Trust Manager explained, “The giant clean-up marked our final project in Mount Saint Lawrence for the year. Unfortunately, many areas of the graveyard showed a lot of signs of neglect.  Thanks to the great work by the team, the graveyard is prepared and well presented for the winter months.  The cemetery has many visitors between All Souls and Christmas time, so it’s nice to have it in a more respectful and fitting condition.  I would also like to thank the supervisors for organising the day and the Limerick City & County Council for their support.”
 
Brian Henry, Limerick City & County Council, commented, “We are indebted to Limerick Civic Trust for their invaluable work.  Projects like these make a big difference to so many in our community.”
 
Limerick Civic Trust is also involved with the restoration of the Mortuary Chapel at Mount Saint Lawrence cemetery.  Work is progressing steadily with the total restoration and refurbishment of the apse roof near completion.
 
 The Limerick Civic Trust, which was formally constituted in 1983, is an independent, non-profit making voluntary society. It is mainly supported from donations by industry, business, charitable trusts and individuals. Its mission is to improve Limerick’s city environment through positive action.
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