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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

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MEETING OF RATHFARNHAM / TEMPLEOGUE / FIRHOUSE / BOHERNABREENA AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, December 10, 2024

QUESTION NO.6

QUESTION: Councillor R. Mannion

To ask the Manager if there are any plans to re-open the graveyard in Rathfarnham Village or make it accessible to the public again. The area is of historical significance and previous tours were well received so it would be great if it would be possible to reintroduce.

REPLY:

There are no plans to open the graveyard in Rathfarnham Village for daily public access due to the sensitive nature of the site. Guided tours were facilitated in the past by the Rathfarnham Tidy Towns group however these have not taken place in recent years.  It may be possible to facilitate some limited guided tours again and this option can be examined if required. These tours provide a controlled and safe way to appreciate the site's historical significance while preserving its integrity.