Council to spend almost €400,000 this year on maintenance and upkeep of graveyards

Carlow County Council is to spend almost €361,761 this year on the maintenance and upkeep of burial grounds around the Dolmen County. 

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The expenditure was outlined in the local authority's budget for 2020 which has been approved by members. 

The spending falls under Environmental Services. 

Meanwhile, the local authority has set aside €456,959 for the "safety of structures and places".