Galway Bay fm newsroom - All city cemeteries are closed as part of new measures in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
The cemeteries are only open to accept burials, with attendance restricted to immediate family members only.
A maximum of 10 people are permitted to enter the graveyard for burials with social distancing rules applied.
Carmel Kilcoyne of Galway City Council told Galway Talks it was a very difficult decision but is required in order to protect the public during this pandemic.....
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