Plan Your Visit

    Location & Access

    Experience Glasnevin is located on the Finglas Road, Dublin 11, approximately 3km from the City Centre, and near to the M50 and M1.

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    Free onsite coach parking is available for group bookings. Prior to arrival, we ask that you inform us if you require coach parking. Please ensure that groups disembark the coach only when it is safely parked within the designated coach/bus area.

    There is also a car park for up to 30 cars. A €2 fee applies to this general car park.

    Dublin Bus Route: 140 - Departs from O'Connell Street
    Dublin Bus Route: 40 - Departs from O'Connell Street

    The standard opening time of the Visitor Centre and adjoining facilities is 10 AM throughout the week. Earlier opening may be arranged on request and is subject to availability.

    The Visitor Centre is fully wheelchair accessible and so are all elements of the guided tour, apart from Daniel O’Connell’s crypt which is accessed via steps.

     Yes, there is a pedestrian gateway linking Glasnevin Cemetery to the Botanic Gardens.

     Facilities are available beside the Visitor Centre, where you will also find the Tower Café.

     As Glasnevin is a working cemetery and a place of great sensitivity, we do not allow unofficial tour groups to wander the cemetery. You can contact 'booking@dctrust.ie' or ring reception at 01 882 6550 to organise an official guided tour of the cemetery.