Glasnevin Cemetery, Dublin

Name: Glasnevin Cemetery
Address: Finglas Rd, Dublin, 11, Ireland
Telephone: +353 1 882 6500

#56 among attractions in Dublin

Museum, Cemetery, Park

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Facts and practical information

Glasnevin Cemetery is a large cemetery in Glasnevin, Dublin, Ireland which opened in 1832. It holds the graves and memorials of several notable figures, and has a museum. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1832 (192 years ago)Area: 123.55 acres (0.1931 mi²)Elevation: 85 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 53°22'20"N, 6°16'42"W

Address

Finglas RdNorthside (Cabra - Drumcondra)Dublin 11 Ireland

Contact

+353 1 882 6500

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Day trips

Glasnevin Cemetery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: National Botanic Gardens, Dublin Writers Museum, Dalymount Park, Mountjoy Square.

~1220 ftE
Formal and natural landscapes
National Botanic Gardens, Dublin
6 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Dublin, the National Botanic Gardens presents a verdant oasis that celebrates the diversity of plant life. Established in 1795, this serene park spans approximately 19.5 hectares and is renowned for its exquisite collection of over 15,000 plant...
1.4 miSE
Literary history in 18th-century mansion
Dublin Writers Museum, Dublin
35 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Dublin, the Dublin Writers Museum stands as a tribute to the city's rich literary heritage. Located in an 18th-century house on Parnell Square, this museum was established in 1991 to honor Dublin's literary celebrities and to provide a space...
0.7 miS
Sport venue, Sport, Outdoor activities
Dalymount Park, Dublin
19 min walk • Dalymount Park is a football stadium in Phibsborough on the Northside of Dublin, Ireland. It is the home of Bohemian F.C. who have played there since the early 20th century.
1.4 miSE
Park
Mountjoy Square, Dublin
35 min walk • Mountjoy Square is a Georgian garden square in Dublin, Ireland, on the Northside of the city just under a kilometre from the River Liffey.
0.8 miN
Church
Ballygall, Dublin
21 min walk • Ballygall is a small suburban area located between Glasnevin and Finglas, on the northside of the city of Dublin, Ireland. It is also a townland divided between the civil parish of Finglas and that of Glasnevin.
1.3 miSE
Small gallery for impressionist works
Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane, Dublin
35 min walk • The Hugh Lane Gallery, officially Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane and originally the Municipal Gallery of Modern Art, is an art museum operated by Dublin City Council and its subsidiary, the Hugh Lane Gallery Trust.
1.3 miS
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St. Mary's Church, Dublin
33 min walk • St Mary's Chapel of Ease, also known as "The Black Church", is a former chapel in Dublin, Ireland. Now deconsecrated, it was a church of the Church of Ireland located on St Mary's Place, Broadstone, Dublin. It is constructed from local calp limestone which takes on a dark hue when wet. This is the origin of the building's nickname.
1.1 miSE
Church
St. Joseph's Carmelite Church, Dublin
27 min walk • St. Joseph's Carmelite Church on Berkeley Road, Dublin, Ireland is the Roman Catholic church of the Berkeley Road Parish. The church is dedicated to Saint Joseph and is in full use today in the care of the Discalced Carmelites.
1 miNE
Park
Albert College Park, Dublin
26 min walk • Albert College Park is a public park owned by Dublin City Council and managed by the council's Parks and Landscape Services division. It is located in northern Glasnevin, in the mid-northern suburbs of Dublin.
1 miSE
Street
Eccles Street, Dublin
25 min walk • Eccles Street is a street in Dublin, Ireland.
0.8 miS
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St Peter's Church, Dublin
21 min walk • St Peter's Church is a large Roman Catholic church located in Phibsborough, in the north of Dublin.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Glasnevin Cemetery?

Nearby attractions include National Botanic Gardens, Dublin (6 min walk), Drumcondra, Dublin (15 min walk), Balnagowan House, Dublin (16 min walk), Glasnevin, Dublin (18 min walk).

How to get to Glasnevin Cemetery by public transport?

The nearest stations to Glasnevin Cemetery:

Bus

#184 Botanic Rd, Cliftonville Road • Lines: 4, 9 (11 min walk)
#200 Prospect Way, Prospect Avenue • Lines: 4, 9 (12 min walk)

Tram

Cabra • Lines: Luas Green Line (15 min walk)
Broombridge • Lines: Luas Green Line (21 min walk)

Train

Broombridge (22 min walk)
Drumcondra (26 min walk)