Concern as graveyards in Cork county ‘full to capacity’ 

Families may be forced to bury loved ones outside of their locality unless Cork County Council buys extra land to expand cemeteries

The shortage of room in Cork cemeteries has been raised at two municipal meetings in recent days — in the East Cork and Kanurk/Mallow districts. Picture: iStock

Concerns have been raised by communities in Co Cork that they may be forced to bury their loved ones outside of their locality unless Cork County Council moves swiftly to purchase extra land for cemetery extensions.

The issue has been raised at two municipal meetings in recent days — the East Cork and Kanurk/Mallow districts.