Work in Preparation of Kilteevan Memorial Garden

Despite Covid gatecrashing all our lives Kilteevan Tidy Towns continued to work safely in the great outdoor to lift spirits, keep connected, keep well and do good.

.A lot of voluntary time energy and expertise went into preparing and developing  our little garden of remembrance.

January -  We walked around the village together and discussed possibilities.  Plan A was agreed but due to unforseen circumstances it had to be dropped.  Thinking caps went on again and    Plan B was agreed.

February 2021 - Discussions toolk place  with local stonemason Mark Feely ,

 March  2nd  - The memorial  plaque was commissioned .

9th March   - White Roses purchased

March 13th -  We gathered to prepare a small Memorial Garden to celebrate Irelands Decade of Centeraries. The bed was dug out and soil prepared.Seven white rose trees were plantred.

March 20th  -  5 guests innvited to perform and attend the unveiling ceremony

March 30th-  Proofing and final sign off on the plaque

April 3rd   -   Mark Feely stonemaon set the plaque in place after sunset on Easter Saturday night 

 April 10th  -Pollinator friendly white fllowers  were purchased

April 11th -  Flowers were planted

April 11th - April 16th  the garden was covered  every night to protect it from severe frost,

April 14th  Finishing touches were added- individula blocks bearing the name of each signatory of the Irish Proclaimation.

April 15th  We ensure the National flag is flying on the Community Centre and on Kilteevan Natioal School  to mark the  historical occasion.

April 15th  official unveiling