Primary School Education & Tours
We put the story into history
Experience Glasnevin offers engaging school tours, workshops and resources that are closely linked to the Primary School Curriculum and SESE History. Students will explore Irish history over the last two centuries and discover more about people, events, and developments. Classroom links include:
- Story: Stories from the lives of people in the past.
- Eras of Change and Conflict: Changing role of women in the 19th and 20th centuries/World War One.
- Politics, Conflict and Society: O’Connell and Catholic Emancipation/1916 and the foundation of the state.
'We wish to say a sincere thank you to the whole tour team. Our guides on the day were superb. The quality and the engaging delivery of historical expertise were exceptional and the students wrote rave reviews in their copybooks after.'
St. Brigid's GNS
Glasnevin Cemetery Learning Portal
Explore our new and exciting interactive platform, and discover the history of Glasnevin Cemetery.
Featuring direct links to both Primary and Post-Primary studies, this online platform will support and engage students in their discovery of the past.
Classroom Resources
Specialist learning packs are provided to all teachers to supplement on-site learning such as tours and workshops, featuring tailored information to help your class get the most out of their visit. We are also pleased to offer a range of educational resources, which may be downloaded and printed.
Life and Times
Jennie Wyse Power
Classroom Links:
Eras of change and conflict
Politics, conflict and society
Life and Times
Brighid O'Mullane
On This Day
Working as a Historian
Classroom Links:
Local Studies and Story
Eras of change and conflict
Politics, conflict and society
Local Studies and Story
Eras of change and conflict
Politics, conflict and society
Discover more
Click here for more resources for younger and older learners - including At Home Activity Packs to keep curious minds occupied.
Tours & Workshops
Why visit?
Tours are delivered by expert guides, designed to enthral and engage.
- Tours can be tailored to the needs of your class and cross-curricular options are available.
- The Guided History Tour is available in Irish (subject to guide availability).
- Bespoke learning packs are sent in advance of your visit.
- Delve deeper into the past through our interactive exhibits.
Contact & Booking
Education and Learning
Tours
Monday - Friday
Subject to availability
Booking Essential
Guided History Tour
SESE History and the Decade of Centenaries
This unique tour gives students the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the men and women who shaped modern Ireland. They will learn about many figures and events that are central to the Decade of Centenaries. Figures include Daniel O’Connell, Charles Stewart Parnell, Éamon de Valera, Countess Markievicz, Elizabeth O’Farrell, and Michael Collins. Fee per student: €7.00
Plan Your Tour
Our experienced Group Bookings team are happy to answer any questions you have. Find frequently asked questions, information on supervision and Code of Conduct for School and Youth Group Bookings here.
Explore Online
O'Connells Crypt
Take a unique 360 degree virtual tour of the incredible interior of O'Connell's crypt and the top of the tower above.
City of the Dead
Discover burial practices and traditions through the ages and fascinating stories of the "after life" from religious cultures around the world.
Head Office
Glasnevin Cemetery
Finglas Road
Glasnevin
Dublin 11