Later, in 2012, Mr Meade took over Liscleary Cemetery in Ballygarvan. The Irish Examiner visited Mr Meade at St John’s Cemetery, which, according to him, can host 64,000 burials. “It made such an impact on me,” Mr Meade said. Picture: Chani AndersonThe afterlifeFor Mr Meade, working in cemeteries is dependent on one's attitude towards death and the afterlife. But I said: ‘It’s great to see ye lads, but if ye don’t mind taking your bottles back with ye when ye are leaving, I would greatly appreciate it.

Source: Irish Examiner January 31, 2026 10:00 UTC