Experience Glasnevin - Ireland's National Cemetery

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Experience Glasnevin - Ireland's National Cemetery Welcome to Glasnevin, Ireland's National Cemetery, where every plot has a story.
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We are delighted to welcome you to Experience Glasnevin - Ireland's National Cemetery, with our ever-popular tours and our indoor 'Extra-ordinary Lives' exhibition.

24/10/2026

If you don’t have time for a full tour, or want to explore the cemetery at your own pace, why not pick up an audio-visual guide?

Developed by the AV guides are a team effort, and feature the voices of our own amazing tour guides telling the remarkable stories of the cemetery!

21/10/2026

Here are five things you may not know about Eamon de Valera!

13/10/2026

“I helped wind up the clock, I might as well hear it strike.”

Today, Ultan visits the grave of Michael Joseph O’Rahilly, more famously known as the O’Rahilly, in the Republican Plot of Glasnevin Cemetery.

10/10/2026

Today, we’re joined by Aubrey and Lindsay from in Montana to discuss two interesting graves connected to the city with the highest number of Irish Americans per capita in the US!

06/10/2026

Did you know that the architect who designed many of the cemetery’s features as well as many Dublin churches, doesn’t have a headstone of his own?

Warren tells the story of cemetery architect Patrick Byrne.

03/10/2026

Lived once, ‘died’ twice - the story of Maria Higgins!

30/09/2026

The story of Ireland’s history can be told through a visit to Glasnevin Cemetery and Croke Park. To celebrate this shared history, our two historic sites are partnering to share the stories which have shaped our nation with the next generation.

Aimed for primary and secondary school students, this initiative includes a behind the scenes guided tour of Croke Park, followed by a tour of Glasnevin Cemetery.

If you’re a teacher and are interested in taking part, please email [email protected]!

24/09/2026

One of the most extraordinary stories of Glasnevin Cemetery, that of Mary O’Kelly de Galway, an Irish member of the Belgian resistance against N**i occupation during the Second World War.

And we’re off! Hope everyone is enjoying Culture Night | Oíche Chultúir - glad to see such a great turnout on our highli...
18/09/2026

And we’re off! Hope everyone is enjoying Culture Night | Oíche Chultúir - glad to see such a great turnout on our highlight tours this evening!

To celebrate Culture Night Dublin on Friday September 18th, Glasnevin Cemetery will open its gates for an evening of his...
16/09/2026

To celebrate Culture Night Dublin on Friday September 18th, Glasnevin Cemetery will open its gates for an evening of history, heritage and fascinating stories.

Visitors can choose from two special highlight tours exploring the characters, places and stories within Glasnevin Cemetery.

Discover the stories of extraordinary women buried in Glasnevin Cemetery, many of whom played key roles in shaping Irish history and the country’s political landscape.

The tour explores the lives and achievements of women who helped shape modern Ireland, including one Irishwoman who became one of the first women in the world to hold a cabinet position.

Alternatively, join a highlight tour of the cemetery’s oldest areas and reveal the remarkable stories and monuments that make Glasnevin such a unique landmark. Visit the ornate crypt of Daniel O’Connell and learn about the cemetery’s early history and some of its more unusual stories!

Tours will run throughout the evening from 16:00–20:30. The exhibitions in the Visitor Centre will also remain open until 20:00.

https://www.dctrust.ie/products/culture-night-tour.html

Address

Glasnevin Cemetery, Finglas Road, Glasnevin
Dublin
D11XA32

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+35318826550

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