Glasnevin Cemetery
Dublín, IRLANDA 2024
Glasnevin Cemetery is Ireland's largest cemetery and one of the country's most historically and politically significant sites.
Founding and Purpose: It was established in 1832 by the political leader Daniel O'Connell (The Great Liberator). Its creation was crucial because, until then, British Penal Laws prohibited Catholics from having their own cemeteries. Glasnevin opened as a non-denominational graveyard, where everyone, regardless of faith, could receive a dignified burial.
Political Landmarks: It is often referred to as Ireland's "national cemetery" as it is the final resting place for many of the most important figures who shaped modern Irish history, including:
Daniel O'Connell (buried beneath the impressive Round Tower named after him).
Michael Collins (leader of the War of Independence).
Éamon de Valera (former President of Ireland).
Charles Stewart Parnell (political leader).
Significance: With over 1.5 million people interred (including many Great Famine victims), Glasnevin is a vast necropolis that serves as a living archive of Irish history, politics, and genealogy. It is also noted for its Victorian garden architecture and its high walls and watchtowers, originally built to deter body snatchers.
Glasnevin Cemetery
Dublín, IRLANDA 2024
Glasnevin Cemetery is Ireland's largest cemetery and one of the country's most historically and politically significant sites.
Founding and Purpose: It was established in 1832 by the political leader Daniel O'Connell (The Great Liberator). Its creation was crucial because, until then, British Penal Laws prohibited Catholics from having their own cemeteries. Glasnevin opened as a non-denominational graveyard, where everyone, regardless of faith, could receive a dignified burial.
Political Landmarks: It is often referred to as Ireland's "national cemetery" as it is the final resting place for many of the most important figures who shaped modern Irish history, including:
Daniel O'Connell (buried beneath the impressive Round Tower named after him).
Michael Collins (leader of the War of Independence).
Éamon de Valera (former President of Ireland).
Charles Stewart Parnell (political leader).
Significance: With over 1.5 million people interred (including many Great Famine victims), Glasnevin is a vast necropolis that serves as a living archive of Irish history, politics, and genealogy. It is also noted for its Victorian garden architecture and its high walls and watchtowers, originally built to deter body snatchers.