Glasnevin Cemetry

Glasnevin Cemetery is the largest cemetery in Ireland. Glasnevin Cemetery, the largest cemetery in Ireland, first opened its gates in 1832 after a series of events prompted the Irish revolutionary Daniel O'Connell to establish a burial place for the Catholic nation of Ireland. Prior to the establishment of the Glasnevin Cemetery, Irish Catholics had no cemeteries of their own in which to bury their dead under the British regime. Glasnevin cemetery displays some fine examples of the work of many of Ireland's greatest sculptors, stonemasons and architects including J.J. McCarthy, James Pearse  John Hogan and Sir Thomas Farrell. The cemetery itself is enclosed by a medieval style wall. Ten watchtowers stand overlooking the grounds. For more information please view www.glasnevin-cemetery.ie