TP'S FINAL RESTING PLACE

Teampall Cheallaigh on the shores of Mullagh Lake

TP was laid to rest on Saturday 26th February 2011 close by the still waters of Mullagh Lake in the county of Cavan.  He was buried alongside his beloved wife May in the old graveyard of Teampall Cheallaigh.

In this picture the church can be seen in the top left hand corner and a little further along towards the right the headstones of the old graveyard are just visible.

McKennas have been laid to rest at this spot since the 1800s and although the graveyard was officially closed to further burials some time in the 70s,  TP was able to obtain permission from Cavan County Council to have his remains and those of his late wife interred there.

At the time the arrangement was confirmed, the Council conveyed the hope that TP would not need to avail of the granted permission for many years to come.  Alas, that time came this week.