Cemeteries in the Pastoral Area
There are three cemeteries associated with the Pastoral Area of Greystones and Kilquade:
- Redford Cemetery (Greystones),
- Priestsnewtowm Cemetery (Kilquade)
- Kilmurry Cemetery (Newtownmountkennedy)
All the cemeteries are non-denominational and owned by Wicklow County Council.
See further information below.
Redford Cemetery
Jack Fitzpatrick is the caretaker. Contact number: 01 287 5818.
Redford Action Committee
The committee was organised by members of the Greystones parish in 2002, with the purpose of improving and enhancing the aesthetic appearance of the cemetery.
Through ongoing funding raising efforts and donations, The Action Committee has been able to accomplish the following over the years:
- Routine and regular grass moving and edge trimming; provide water hoses and cans for flower watering, and the general upkeep of the grave paths, etc., by volunteer efforts and by paying dedicated grounds personnel.
- Erect a new main entrance and side gate, due to the kind donation of the late Monsignor Paddy Wallace. PP, Holy Rosary Church.
- Complete the Calvary Area including the beautiful granite altar.
- Assist a group of families in the donation and instillation of a granite bench, in memory of their loved ones.
- Provide assistance and organisation for the annual Mass and blessing of the graves in the cemetery. Donations received at these two events are the major sources of funding raising events
Annual Mass
Mass at the Calvary Area in the Cemetery is normally held on the last Friday of July at 8pm. If there is inclement weather then Mass is held in St. Kilian’s Church, Blacklion.
Blessing of the Graves
This is held on the first Sunday in November at 3pm.
New Volunteers Welcomed
We are a small group of dedicated workers who clean and tidy the cemetery weekly and are always welcoming of assistance.
Priestsnewtowm Cemetery (Kilquade) and Kilmurry Cemetery
Claire Kilbride is the registrar. Contact number 01 287 3140 or kilquadecemetery@gmail.com
Gardening Angels
This is a volunteer group that organises and coordinates the upkeep of the Kilquade and Kilmurry cemeteries. Contact Claire Kilbride.
The group provide assistance and organisation for the annual Mass and blessing of the graves in the cemetery. Donations received at these two events are the major sources of funding raising.
Annual Mass
Annual Mass in the Cemetery is held in July.
Blessing of the Graves
This is held on the first Sunday in November.