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A new community baby memorial garden has been officially opened in Longford, providing a dedicated space for remembrance, reflection and comfort for parents and families who have experienced baby loss. The garden will be the first of its kind in the Midlands.
The Feather Garden in Ballinalee, located behind the playground, was opened with a special ribbon cutting ceremony, with families and members of the local community gathering to mark the touching occasion.
Scroll down to view photos from the official opening.
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1. Feather Garden Ballinalee
Cutting the ribbon | Picture: Shelley Corcoran
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2. The Feather Garden in Ballinalee
Imelda, Colin and Jake Kilmurray | Picture: Shelley Corcoran
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3. The Feather Garden in Ballinalee
June Keane, Ann O'Brien, Colin Kilmurray, Janice Gormley, Donna Curwin, Andrea Donoghue, Imelda Kilmurray and Ita Carroll | Picture: Shelley Corcoran
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4. The Feather Garden in Ballinalee
Ann and Pat O'Brien | Picture: Shelley Corcoran