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Numerous gravestones and a flower-covered grave in Glasnevin Cemetery

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O'Connell Circle & Tower

Visit the resting place of Daniel O'Connell, who founded Glasnevin Cemetery in 1832.

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This central area honors the cemetery's founder. It features a 55-metre round tower and an elaborately decorated crypt at its base. You need a specific ticket to climb the tower, but the surrounding area is free to enter.

Round tower and various headstones at Glasnevin Cemetery in Dublin
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The O'Connell Tower

30 minsTicket required

This is Ireland's tallest round tower, standing 55 metres high. You can climb the 198-step spiral staircase for panoramic views of Dublin and the Irish Sea. Book a tower climb ticket in advance to secure your spot.

Ornate stone mausoleum surrounded by trees in Glasnevin Cemetery
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O'Connell Crypt

10 mins

Located at the base of the tower, this crypt holds the remains of Daniel O'Connell and several family members. Take a moment to admire the restored 19th-century paintwork and the large sarcophagus.

Tour Glasnevin Cemetery

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Dublin Glasnevin National Cemetery Audio Tour with Transfers3 h 5.0 (4)from $363
glasnevin audio & transfersfrom $363 on Viator
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