Open invite to annual ecumenical service in historic cemetery in Offaly

THE annual Ecumenical service will be held at Liss cemetery, just outside Ballycumber, on Sunday next, September 14 at 3pm.

This cemetery has burials from the Roman Catholic and Church of Ireland traditions.

Last year, the cemetery committee got the gates, railings and piers on one side of the cemetery restored thanks to funding received from the Heritage Council of Ireland. Work is continuing this year to restore the other side.

Brendan St John, Forge & Iron Works is currently working on the gates and railings. Damien Condon, Calx Renders Ltd will join him later to rebuild the piers to fit the railings. Richard McLoughlin, Lotts Architecture & Urbanism Ltd is the architect overseeing the project.

All three gave a very informative talk and demonstration during Heritage Week to inform the public about the challenges involved in the project and the natural materials used. The work is expected to be completed shortly.

All are welcome to join this service on Sunday next. You can be assured of a warm welcome, a message from the Bible and some light refreshments afterwards.

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