A request to erect a memorial tree in Kilcrumper New Cemetery in memory of the late Brian Dolan has been approved by members of Fermoy Municipal Authority.

Martin Neligan, Funeral Director of Martin Neligan & Sons, on behalf of Siobhan Keating, wife of Mr Dolan, made the request to the council.

The tree is to serve as recognition of Mr Dolan’s commitment to the cemetery.

At last week’s meeting of the council, Cllr Noel McCarthy welcomed the request and said it is a ‘very nice gesture, very appropriate’, while Cllr Kay Dawson asked that the tree size and type be suitable to the location.

All members supported the request, and Mr Neligan will liaise with Fermoy Municipal Authority on tree type and location.