'It's highly disrespectful' - Calls for action as anti-social behaviour escalates at Galway cemetery

"Loud music, alcohol, littering and even fireworks have been reported at Rinville Cemetery as residents described these more and more frequent gatherings as "big parties". Galway residents have raised concerns over what they described as "big parties" at Rinville Cemetery involving loud music, alcohol, littering and also fireworks. Rinville Cemetery, in Oranmore, is known for being a small and quiet cemetery overlooking Galway Bay. However, locals have recently reported repeated anti-social behaviour at the site."

"Rinville Cemetery, in Oranmore, is known for being a small and quiet cemetery overlooking Galway Bay."

"However, locals have recently reported repeated anti-social behaviour at the site."

Rinville Cemetery in Oranmore overlooks Galway Bay and is traditionally a small, quiet burial ground. Residents have reported repeated anti-social behaviour at the site, including loud music, alcohol consumption, littering and the use of fireworks. Neighbours described the increasingly frequent gatherings as "big parties" that disrupt the peace and risk damage to the cemetery environment. The pattern of incidents appears to be recurring rather than isolated, prompting concern among Galway residents about noise, waste and safety. The situation underlines the need for measures to protect the cemetery's character and maintain respect for the site and visitors.

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