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A new burial site for the community of Grange is a step closer.

It's after trial holes were dug on lands owned by Sligo County Council which indicated that the land is suitable for a burial ground.

A feasibility of providing access to the site is currently being examined.

Similar trials were carried on lands at Rosses point - these were deemed unsuitable however its understood that alternative sites are being examined in the Cregg area.

Local Independent Cllr Marie Casserly says its a positive development: