Visit Ireland’s

TALLEST ROUND TOWER!

Since 1832, more than 1.5 million people have been interred in Glasnevin. Located just 2.5km from Dublin’s city centre, Glasnevin Cemetery covers 124 acres of glorious parkland with plenty to appreciate – perfect for those interested in exploring the legacies of Ireland’s heroes.

A hauntingly gorgeous Victorian Garden cemetery, each guide is passionate about sharing their love of heritage and history, telling the stories of Ireland’s complex and fascinating history through daily walking tours turning a learning experience into a period of magic with a careful balance of passion, sensitivity and even fun.

Visitors to Glasnevin Cemetery can now climb the iconic O’connell Tower for the first time in over 45 years - 198 steps to breath-taking views of Dublin and surrounding counties. The Tower is open to

visitors daily and bookings can be made online. The tower was built to commemorate the life of one of Ireland’s greatest political figures, Daniel O’connell (1775 – 1847) and took hundreds of skilled tradesmen 16 months to complete. O’connell’s final words “My body to Ireland, my heart to Rome, my soul to heaven” are inscribed in the elaborately designed walls of his crypt, located at the base of the tower.

Glasnevin, celebrating history, heritage and culture - join this intriguing journey through Ireland’s past.