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Archaeologists find largest cemetery discovered in Gaza and rare lead sarcophogi

Gaza, a coastal enclave home to some 2.3 million people, has a rich history stemming from its location on ancient trade routes between Egypt and the Levant.

<p>In rural parts of County Cork, concerns have been raised that people will no longer do the job and that could lead to mix-ups with burials and a loss of vital genealogical records in the years to come. File photo: Pexels</p>

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Few takers for €700-a-year Cork grave registration job

<p>Unlike traditional cemeteries where plots are laid out in a linear style, eco-graveyard plots are laid out irregularly, linked by winding grassy avenues.</p>

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Cork city graveyard extension to include eco-burial site and cremation plots

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Protesters condemn decision to ‘discontinue’ Glasnevin memorial wall

court and crime

'Vulnerable' woman admits 18 charges of stealing from 14 graves, including at Christmas

court and crime

Man jailed for smashing headstones at Cork graveyard

Emergency works needed to save walls of historic Cork city cemetery

The affected section of boundary wall at St Joseph’s Cemetery in Ballyphehane secures a number of grave plots immediately next to it.

Thu, 06 Aug, 2020

Cork cemetery to receive 24-hour security following desecration of graves

A round-the-clock security presence has been introduced at a cemetery on the northside of Cork city after a shocking vandalism attack caused heartbreak for families.

Mon, 06 Jan, 2020

Girl sexually assualted in cemetery by three boys aged under 10

An 11-year-old girl has been sexually assaulted by three boys under the age of 10 as mourners gathered in a cemetery.

Tue, 25 Oct, 2016

Three jailed for killing 14-year-old 'love rival' Jordan Watson in cemetery

Three men convicted of killing a 14-year-old boy in a cemetery posed for a selfie before the “brutal and sustained attack”.

Mon, 08 Feb, 2016

Kerry County Council close to securing deal for Killarney burials

Kerry County Council is in “active discussions” to acquire land which has the potential to provide 3,000 burial spaces in Killarney.

Thu, 02 Apr, 2015

Cemetery

Archaeologists find largest cemetery discovered in Gaza and rare lead sarcophogi

Few takers for €700-a-year Cork grave registration job

Cork city graveyard extension to include eco-burial site and cremation plots

Protesters condemn decision to ‘discontinue’ Glasnevin memorial wall

'Vulnerable' woman admits 18 charges of stealing from 14 graves, including at Christmas

Man jailed for smashing headstones at Cork graveyard

Emergency works needed to save walls of historic Cork city cemetery

Cork cemetery to receive 24-hour security following desecration of graves

Girl sexually assualted in cemetery by three boys aged under 10

Three jailed for killing 14-year-old 'love rival' Jordan Watson in cemetery

Kerry County Council close to securing deal for Killarney burials

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Cemetery

Archaeologists find largest cemetery discovered in Gaza and rare lead sarcophogi

Few takers for €700-a-year Cork grave registration job

Cork city graveyard extension to include eco-burial site and cremation plots

Protesters condemn decision to ‘discontinue’ Glasnevin memorial wall

'Vulnerable' woman admits 18 charges of stealing from 14 graves, including at Christmas

Man jailed for smashing headstones at Cork graveyard

Emergency works needed to save walls of historic Cork city cemetery

Cork cemetery to receive 24-hour security following desecration of graves

Girl sexually assualted in cemetery by three boys aged under 10

Three jailed for killing 14-year-old 'love rival' Jordan Watson in cemetery

Kerry County Council close to securing deal for Killarney burials

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Mick Clifford

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