Glasnevin Cemetery
Reilig Ghlas Naíon
Ireland's national cemetery, resting place of Daniel O'Connell, Michael Collins and over a million others, with a tower climb for views over the city.
Reilig Ghlas Naíon was established in 1832 by Daniel O'Connell, the 'Liberator', so that Catholics could be buried freely. Its residents include Michael Collins, Éamon de Valera and Charles Stewart Parnell, figures who shaped modern Ireland, and the cemetery is known as a 'living archive of Irish history'. A museum tells the story of the cemetery and the nation, and guided tours recount the lives of notable figures. You can also climb the 55-metre O'Connell Round Tower. The cemetery is free, while the museum and tours charge admission. Garraithe Náisiúnta na Lus is next door.
Opening hours
Approx. 09:00–17:00 (check official website)
Nearby sights
- National Botanic Gardens, Glasnevin
- Jameson Distillery Bow St.
- GPO & O'Connell Street
- Croke Park
- Christ Church Cathedral
- Ha'penny Bridge
- Temple Bar
- Dublin Castle