Glasnevin, Residential neighborhood in Dublin, Ireland.
Located along the River Tolka, Glasnevin extends through Dublin 9 with tree-lined streets, residential properties, and educational institutions spanning several kilometers.
The area originated as a monastery established by Saint Mobhi in the sixth century and later developed into a village following Norman invasions.
The National Botanic Gardens, established in 1790, maintains extensive plant collections and conducts research programs that contribute to botanical knowledge.
Multiple bus routes connect Glasnevin to Dublin city center, while local shops and services fulfill daily needs of residents.
Glasnevin Cemetery, opened in 1832, contains graves of 1.5 million people, including numerous Irish political leaders and cultural figures.
Location: Dublin City Council
GPS coordinates: 53.37186,-6.26736
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:30
Mountjoy Prison
1.1 km
Tolka Park
1.1 km
Hill 16
1.6 km
National Botanic Gardens
283 m
7 Eccles Street
1.6 km
Saint Francis Xavier Church
1.6 km
St Peter's Church, Phibsborough, Dublin
1.4 km
Drumcondra Church
863 m
St. Joseph's Carmelite Church, Berkeley Road
1.5 km
Albert College Park
1.2 km
Drumcondra House
1.2 km
All Saints Church, Grangegorman
1.6 km
Balnagowan House
583 m
Phibsborough Library
1.2 km
Commemorative plaque to Ludwig Wittgenstein
282 m
O'Connell Tower
695 m
16th Irish Division Memorial
817 m
Glasnevin Cemetery Museum
674 m
Post box (former)
1.1 km
Cardinal MacCabe Memorial
746 m
Mortuary Chapel
719 m
Easter Rising Necrology Wall
663 m
2nd Lock, Royal Canal
1.2 km
Boland Memorial Chapel
657 m
William J. Walsh Memorial
724 m
John David Southwell Fitzgerald grave
617 m
Charles McGauran monument
628 m
Barton Monument
637 mReviews
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