Kerry council urged to innovate as graveyards nearing capacity

Several of Kerry’s graveyards are almost full and the local authority is being urged to look to innovative ways of increasing space.

According to a report drawn up by Kerry County Council at the request of Kenmare Cllr Johnny Healy-Rae, Kilgarvan cemetery has 49 plots and just nine years left, while Ventry in west Kerry/Corca Dhuibhne has just 41 plots and an estimated 13 years before it is full.