Meadowstone Park Cemetery opens as Limerick’s first private burial park

Limerick’s first private cemetery park, Meadowstone Park Cemetery, has officially opened on Monaleen Road in Castletroy, offering pre‑purchase burial plots to the public.

The development was initiated by local residents in response to a 2022 call from Limerick City and County Council for a new cemetery in the area. The first phase provides around 1,100 plots, with a total capacity of 3,300 across three phases.

Designed by Limerick architect Deirdre Kelly, the site incorporates wildflower meadows, native pollinator‑friendly trees, reflection pools and flame torches, creating a landscape that respects local biodiversity. The park is open to all faiths and traditions and offers traditional burial plots, columbarium walls and ash burial plots in various garden settings.

According to Dorothea Fahy, the cemetery’s spokesperson, burial services will include a procession, heated fires for the funeral service, and a covered marquee with seating for immediate family. While ash scattering is not permitted on the grounds, assistance is available for families to explore alternative commemorations.

Meadowstone Park Cemetery has been operating for just over two weeks and has already attracted local interest, with many citing the peace of mind that pre‑purchasing a grave provides.

Source: Limerick Post. Photo: David Brown / Pexels.