Glasnevin Cemetery: Women in History Tour

What to Expect

Glasnevin Cemetery is Ireland’s national cemetery, founded in 1832 by Daniel O’Connell so that Irish people of every faith could be buried together. Alongside the well-known Irish History Tour, Dublin Cemeteries Trust runs a dedicated Women in History Tour that shines a light on the extraordinary women buried here, including Constance Markievicz, Maud Gonne McBride and Hannah Sheehy-Skeffington. The tour covers the role women played in the 1916 Rising and the War of Independence, and their wider contribution to Irish politics, culture and the fight for gender equality.

Guided tours last approximately 90 minutes and are led by knowledgeable guides who connect the graves to the sweep of Irish history. Every ticket includes admission to the Extra-ordinary Lives exhibition in the Visitor Centre, which features the surprising stories of more than 20 people buried in the cemetery. An optional O’Connell Tower climb, taking up to 30 minutes, can be added for those who want sweeping views over Dublin from Ireland’s tallest round tower.

Tickets are sold in two tiers: a tour-plus-exhibition ticket or a tour-plus-exhibition-plus-tower-climb ticket, with adult, child, senior/student and family pricing available. Persons with a disability are entitled to one free companion ticket; contact the Visitor Centre in advance to arrange this. Booking is done online through dctrust.ie, where you choose your preferred date and time from the calendar.

Good to Know

• Guided tours last around 90 minutes; tower climbs add up to 30 minutes
• Ticket includes entry to the Extra-ordinary Lives exhibition
• Book online at dctrust.ie, choosing a date and time slot
• Wheelchair accessible; notify guides in advance of accessibility needs
• Contact the Visitor Centre on (01) 882 6550 or museum@dctrust.ie with queries

Getting There

Glasnevin Cemetery is on Finglas Road in Dublin 11. Bus routes 40 and 140 stop at the cemetery entrance, and the 83 passes nearby. From the city centre, the walk through Glasnevin village takes around 40 minutes. Free car parking is available on site.