Tullamore environmentalist and pastor to be remembered at tree planting today
By Ger Scully
Published 7th Oct 2026, 11:00 BST
Updated 18th Oct 2026, 11:08 BST
A native of Scotland, Girvan was the Presbyterian minister in Tullamore and Mountmellick for many many years and his and his wife, Maire immersed themselves in activities in the local community
In memory of the late Rev. Girvan McKay, a Scots pine will be planted in Tullamore Park at 2 pm today, Sunday, October 18.
A native of Scotland, Girvan was the Presbyterian minister in Tullamore and Mountmellick for many many years and his and his wife, Maire immersed themselves in activities in the local community.
The duo chose to remain living in Tullamore following Girvan's retirement
Sunday week’s tree planting ceremony will include a short account of Girvan's life interspersed with with music and poetry.
This will form part of the 40th anniversary of Crann.
Everyone welcome.