Glasnevin Cemetery
Dublín, IRLANDA 2024
Glasnevin Cemetery is the largest and most significant burial ground in Ireland, often referred to as the "National Cemetery."
Founding and Purpose: It was established in 1832 by the political leader Daniel O'Connell (who is also buried there, beneath a striking round tower). It was created as a non-denominational cemetery at a time when Catholics were restricted from performing burial services in their own cemeteries, thus securing the right to a dignified burial for all faiths.
Historical Significance: It is the final resting place of approximately 1.5 million people, making it a living record of Irish history. Many of the most crucial figures in the fight for Irish independence and the formation of the state are interred here, including:
Michael Collins
Éamon de Valera
Charles Stewart Parnell
Countess Markievicz
Visitor Experience: Today, it is a major tourist attraction offering historical tours (such as the famous Dead Interesting Tour) and a museum, which tell the stories of both the great leaders and the ordinary people of Ireland.
Glasnevin Cemetery
Dublín, IRLANDA 2024
Glasnevin Cemetery is the largest and most significant burial ground in Ireland, often referred to as the "National Cemetery."
Founding and Purpose: It was established in 1832 by the political leader Daniel O'Connell (who is also buried there, beneath a striking round tower). It was created as a non-denominational cemetery at a time when Catholics were restricted from performing burial services in their own cemeteries, thus securing the right to a dignified burial for all faiths.
Historical Significance: It is the final resting place of approximately 1.5 million people, making it a living record of Irish history. Many of the most crucial figures in the fight for Irish independence and the formation of the state are interred here, including:
Michael Collins
Éamon de Valera
Charles Stewart Parnell
Countess Markievicz
Visitor Experience: Today, it is a major tourist attraction offering historical tours (such as the famous Dead Interesting Tour) and a museum, which tell the stories of both the great leaders and the ordinary people of Ireland.