Welcome to Ireland's National Cemetery

    The stories of 1.5 million people are faithfully preserved here at Ireland's largest burial place, a beautifully restored garden cemetery featuring epic monuments to our past. 

    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.

    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.

    Experience Glasnevin Highlights


    Tours & Highlights

    A wide variety of our popular and specialist tours.

    Shop Online

    Check tour availability and book online or shop online for gifts. More gifts are available also in our Visitor Centre shop.


    Online Learning Resources


    Learning Portal

    Now Live! Learn more about the new portal, and explore the history of Glasnevin Cemetery in the classroom.

    Study Packs

    Download Classroom Resources and home activity packs, for primary and post-primary students.


    Online Exhibitions



    City of the Dead 

    Discover burial practices and traditions through the ages, and fascinating stories of the after life from religious cultures around the world.


    O'Connell's Crypt 

    Take a unique 360 degree virtual tour of the incredible interior of O'Connell's crypt and the top of the tower above.