Secondary School Education & Tours
Discover and Learn
Experience Glasnevin offers engaging school tours, workshops and resources that are closely linked to the learning outcomes of Junior Cycle and Leaving Certificate History. Unique workshops and tours are also available for Transition Year classes. Classroom links include:
Junior Cycle History
Strand One: The Nature of History
Strand Two: The History of Ireland
Leaving Certificate History
Ireland and the Union, 1815-1870
Movements for Reform, 1870-1914
Sovereignty and Partition, 1912-49
'Our students were amazed at the sheer volume of historical personalities buried in Glasnevin...Visiting really allowed them to be part of the history.'
Foyle College
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.
Éamon De Valera
Revolutionary Politician and President of Ireland
Classroom Links:
Junior Cycle: 2.4, 2.8 & 1.10
Leaving Certificate: The Pursuit of Sovereignty and the Impact of Partition, 1912–1949
Countess Markievicz
Revolutionary Suffragette and Politician
Classroom Links:
Junior Cycle: 2.4 & 2.9
Leaving Certificate: The Pursuit of Sovereignty and the Impact of Partition, 1912–1949
Elizabeth O'Farrell
Nurse and Revolutionary
Classroom Links:
Junior Cycle: 2.4 & 1.5
Leaving Certificate: The Pursuit of Sovereignty and the Impact of Partition, 1912–1949
Michael Collins
Revolutionary Politician and Military Leader
Classroom Links:
Junior Cycle: 2.4
Leaving Certificate: The Pursuit of Sovereignty and the Impact of Partition, 1912–1949
The Funeral of Jeremiah O'Donovan Rossa
Classroom Links:
Junior Cycle: 1.7, 1.10 & 2.4
Leaving Certificate: The Pursuit of Sovereignty and the Impact of Partition, 1912–1949
On This Day
Working as a Historian
Classroom Links:
Junior Cycle: 1.1, 1.5, 1.8, 1.11, 2.9 & 2.11
Junior Cycle: 1.1, 1.5, 1.8, 1.11, 2.9 & 2.11
Grave Negotiations
The Irish Signatories of the Anglo-Irish Treaty and Glasnevin Cemetery
Classroom Links:
Junior Cycle: 1.2 & 2.4
Leaving Certificate: The Pursuit of Sovereignty and the Impact of Partition, 1912–1949
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.
- CBA focused tours on request.
- 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
Our unique History Tour gives students the opportunity to explore the diversity of Irish life since 1800. They will discover more about individuals and events that are central to the Decade of Centenaries. Topics include: Catholic Emancipation, Home Rule, World War One, the 1916 Rising, the War of Independence, and the Civil War. Fee per student: €7.00
CBA Focused Tour
Classroom Based Assessment
We can adapt our guided tour to further:
- Support student investigation into the history of Glasnevin Cemetery.
- Introduce students to a variety of topics and ideas for their CBA projects.
- Examine museum displays with a focus on class projects.
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