Draft Cemetery Bye-Laws 2025

Public Consultation

Longford County Council is invites the public to have their say on the Draft Cemetery Bye-Laws 2025. This important document proposes updates to the current bye-laws to ensure the respectful and consistent management of all cemeteries under the Council's control.

View the Draft Bye-Laws

View the Draft Cemetery Bye-Laws online from Wednesday, 4 June to Friday, 4 July 2025.

Hard copies can also be requested free of charge by contacting the Environment Section at 043 334 3462 or environment@longfordcoco.ie.

Making a Submission

Submissions may be made via the following methods:

Online

Complete the Draft Cemetery Bye-Laws 2025 Public Consultation Submission Form

By Post

Mark your correspondence 'Draft Cemetery Bye-Laws' and address it to:
Administrative Officer,
Environment Section,
Longford County Council,
Áras an Chontae,
Great Water Street,
Longford N39 NH56

    In Person 

    Attend any of our in-person drop-in sessions with a Council representative from the Environment Section:

    • Edgeworthstown Library on Monday, 16 June, from 2pm to 4pm
    • Ballymahon Library on Wednesday, 18 June, from 10am to 12pm
    • Longford Library on Friday, 20 June, from 10am to 12pm
    • Granard Library on Friday, 20 June, from 2pm to 4pm

    The final date for submissions is 3pm on Friday, 4 July 2025.

    Longford County Council welcomes all feedback and encourages the community to take part in shaping the future management of local cemeteries.