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Experience Glasnevin - Ireland's National Cemetery

Experience Glasnevin - Ireland's National Cemetery, Dublin

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Experience Glasnevin - Ireland's National Cemetery

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Experience Glasnevin - Ireland's National Cemetery
4.5
6,970
#15 of 663 things to do in Dublin
Speciality Museums • Cemeteries
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10:00 - 17:00
Monday
10:00 - 17:00
Tuesday
10:00 - 17:00
Wednesday
10:00 - 17:00
Thursday
10:00 - 17:00
Friday
10:00 - 17:00
Saturday
10:00 - 17:00
Sunday
10:00 - 17:00
About
The stories of 1.5 million people are faithfully preserved here at Ireland's largest burial place, a beautifully restored Victorian cemetery featuring epic monuments to our past. From poets and presidents, singers and suffragettes, the ordinary and the extraordinary - the stories of those who shaped our nation's history are brought to life. We are delighted to offer our ever-popular tours and our brand new indoor visitor experience 'Extra-ordinary Lives' Monday to Sunday. We look forward to welcoming you to Experience Glasnevin – Ireland’s National Cemetery.
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packyderm
Cambridgeshire, UK577 contributions
Very interesting and well maintained
May 2022
This is a beautifully kept cemetery full of history. Some sort of guide is necessary. I have been twice. The First time a few months there were no guides of any kind. This time the 'live' guide formour time slot fell ill so we had the option of the audio tour. It was just enough but overhearing an earlier tour made it clear a human guide really would bring history to life. Useful access via a gate to botanical gardens roo.
Written 24 May 2022
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Barbara J
Austin TX, United States7 contributions
History stories, memorably presented and entertaining.
May 2022
Katie was a fabulous tour guide. She mixed history with light humor and interesting side facts. Definitely worth a visit.
Written 24 May 2022
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Sticknpuck
Washington24 contributions
Their stories right at their gravesite
May 2022 • Solo
The Irish History tour was so enlightening and really showed the significance of Daniel Connolly and Michael Collins in Irish history as well as many others. Very eye-opening and well done! The history of the grounds in the museum exhibit was also fascinating.
Written 23 May 2022
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Paul L
Whitefish, MT91 contributions
Fantastic tale of recent and not so recent Irish history.
This would be a great place for an initial deep dive into 20th century Irish history. Our guide Neal, who moonlights as a history teacher gave a knowledgeable and engaging monologue on Irish history as it relates to the heroes and martyrs that are buried at Glasnevin. He gave one of the best “answers in a nutshell” about the treaty that led to the 11 month Civil War. (Pass the salt you traitor.) Well worth the time. Easy to get to. Skip the cafe, high prices and food that’ll get you into Glasnevin quicker then onto your next destination.
Written 22 May 2022
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Angela M
Dublin, Ireland18 contributions
Great experience
May 2022 • Couples
Loved this tour and our guide, Ultan, was a fountain of knowledge. Ultan gave us a great detailed overview of the history of the place and he was very informative, helpful and pleasant. Well worth going on this tour!
Written 21 May 2022
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Micheal H
1 contribution
Wonderful Tour!
May 2022
Our guide Niall was just wonderful. Full of anecdotes, great knowledge of the history of the Cemetery and he painted great pictures of Daniel O'Connell, Michael Collins and more. We found out about the Great Hunger, Typhus and more.

One unfortunate picture I noticed and which depressed me was the use of herbicide in keeping the graves in good condition. This is not the way to do this and it is out of step with Ireland's Climate Change Programme. Stop it now! And find other more appropriate and sustainable ways to keep the cemetery in good condition.

I climbed the O'Connell tower. My first time to so. Well maintained and the stairs is a credit to the people who undertook the work. I noticed that there are significant cracks in wall and I wonder if this needs to be attended to and if it is a danger to those climbing and the people in the vicinity of it?
Written 16 May 2022
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lornalynch25
Lusk, Ireland20 contributions
Well worth a visit!!
Absolutely loved this informative & witty tour Guide Niall Oman! 10 out of ten! He was a fountain of knowledge which made the tour very Interesting. It was an amazing day! Thanks Niall!
Written 15 May 2022
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megangriffin27
Limerick, Ireland159 contributions
Amazing!
Apr 2022 • Friends
This was just an amazing place, great to see the interesting history’s of Ireland.. this place is kept so clean and it’s lovely to walk around & listen to the history..
Written 14 May 2022
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Elaine W
7 contributions
So interesting and entertaining
Apr 2022
Very interesting and entertaining tour of a cemetery - lots of Irish history. Niall Oman was our tour guide and is a history teacher for his day job. He was great! Very glad we stopped there.
Written 3 May 2022
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Brenda F
Guildford, UK2 contributions
Ultan the ultimate guide!
May 2022 • Solo
We had a guide called Ultan. He was excellent - he spoke very clearly, his talk was beautifully paced. He was knowledgeable, articulate, good humoured and clearly enthusiastic about the subject matter. It is such a fascinating place and I learned so much and will definitely go back for more when next in Dublin.
Written 3 May 2022
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BKavanaghGlasnevin
Hi Brenda, Thank you so much for taking the time to review your time here at Glasnevin Cemetery. It's fantastic to hear that you enjoyed Ultan's tour and we hope to see you back to do another tour in the near future! Kindest regards, Brendan
Written 17 May 2022
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