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# Graveyard

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# Vandalism
24-hour security for Cork cemetery after thousands in damage caused to graves
Gardaí are investigating the incident in which 20 headstones were knocked off their plinths.
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Jan 6th 2020, 2:41 PM
# Lurgan
Four men arrested after several injured in stabbing incident at funeral in Armagh
The PSNI said that a “prolonged altercation” took place.
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Feb 13th 2018, 8:49 AM
# hate crime
'Shameful': 13 Jewish headstones destroyed in Belfast graveyard
Police are treating the incident as a hate crime.
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Aug 28th 2016, 12:21 PM
# Easter Rising
Teenager arrested as Remembrance Wall unveiled at Glasnevin Cemetery
The memorial wall has faced some criticism.
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Apr 3rd 2016, 1:23 PM
# Inchicore
27 headstones destroyed by vandals at Goldenbridge Cemetery
Some of the headstones were smashed into pieces.
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Aug 14th 2015, 5:40 PM
# Funerals
This is how Ireland's new crematorium will look
The state-of-the-art structure will be built at Dardistown Cemetery.
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Jul 14th 2015, 12:34 PM
# resting place
Mayo farmer wins right to build himself a burial plot on his land
The farmer has no next of kin and would like to always remain on his land.
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Jun 22nd 2015, 3:37 PM
# Hidden Ireland
What's being done about historic gravestones at the 'Cabbage Gardens' being vandalised?
The burial site is located in a park, but even CCTV hasn’t deterred people from vandalising them.
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Sep 21st 2014, 11:15 AM
# Limerick
Woman's remains to be exhumed after new information on 1994 death
Based on the post mortem results, a new investigation into her death could be launched.
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Sep 16th 2014, 7:55 AM
# Hidden Ireland
Here's how graves were protected from bodysnatchers in 1800s Cork...
‘Bodysnatching grilles’ were not an uncommon sight.
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Aug 17th 2014, 9:15 AM
# Confession
Pakistani man held for cannibalism after eating baby
The man admitted the terrible crime after being arrested by police. He had already served two years in prison for cannibalism.
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Apr 14th 2014, 2:42 PM
# deepest sympathies
7 moments that make funerals the peak of Irish awkwardness
Funerals are a social minefield almost impossible to navigate.
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Feb 15th 2014, 6:00 PM
# Flood Defence
Kerry graveyard underwater following floods to be visited by Minister Hayes
Minister Brian Hayes is on his way to Kerry this morning to see the extent of the damage to the graveyard.
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Feb 6th 2014, 10:06 AM
# a grave matter
New graveyard rules ban food, drink and 'inappropriate' headstones
The parish priest in Buncrana will have final approval on headstones and there are strict guidelines for flowers and plants.
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Dec 2nd 2013, 10:27 AM
# Halloween
6 fun things you can do for a spooky adult Halloween
If Halloween is more about pushing yourself to the limits of terror than gorging on sweets, these options might appeal to you…
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Oct 26th 2013, 11:30 AM
# Tullamore
Sawn-off shotgun and ammunition found stashed in Offaly graveyard
An examination of the scene is ongoing and no arrests have been made so far.
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Aug 15th 2013, 4:32 PM
# Graveyard
70,000 Limerick cemetery burial records go online
The searchable records will give an insight into the social history of Limerick from 1855 – 2008.
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Jul 25th 2013, 6:55 AM
# digital legacy
High-tech tombstones let loved ones 'live on'
Scanning a barcode reveals a deceased person’s favourite music, interests, remembrances – and allows you to sign a guest book.
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Jun 30th 2013, 6:30 PM
# Mugging
Attempted mugging of two 16-year-old girls outside Belfast graveyard
A man in his 20s tried to grab a mobile phone off one of the girls and police are appealing for information about the incident.
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May 28th 2013, 10:42 AM
# cemetery
Council closes cemetery car park due to 'staffing issues' and anti-social behaviour
The decision has been met with anger from visitors who said there is not enough parking along the street.
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Mar 5th 2013, 6:45 AM
# Hidden Ireland
Hidden Ireland: The capital’s oldest graveyard
Tales of grave robbing, boxing fights and destroyed high crosses are all shared during a visit to Bully’s Acre, which is normally closed to the public.
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Sep 30th 2012, 9:40 AM
# Arthur's Day
Arthur’s Day: the man himself couldn’t be here – so we paid a visit
TheJournal.ie recently paid its respects at the quiet resting place of the man of the day.
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Sep 27th 2012, 7:15 AM
# stumped
'Face of Jesus' appears on cemetery tree stump
In Belfast, no less.
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Aug 10th 2012, 11:51 AM
# Funeral
Funerals in Ireland: What are your options?
Online funeral planning, green burials and cremation – there’s more than one way to organise your big send-off.
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May 13th 2012, 9:15 AM
# US
24 missing gravestones found during drugs raid
Californian police are trying to find out where the plot markers came from.
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Aug 18th 2011, 6:30 PM