Today is Bealtaine, the traditional Irish festival marking the first day of Summer! ☀️

With the sun finally out, it's the perfect day for a stroll through Glasnevin Cemetery!

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#DidYouKnow Emperor Pedro II of Brazil visited #GlasnevinCemetery in 1878, and remarked that Daniel O'Connell's crypt was a tomb fit for a king.

He was so impressed that he asked his aide to collect some grass and daisies from around the Tower as souvenirs!

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Given a Red Cross insignia & a white flag, #OTD 1916 Elizabeth O'Farrell walked out into heavy fire in the Moore St area & approached an army barricade. Initially thought a spy, she returned with the demand for an unconditional surrender. dib.ie/biography/ofar… #DIBLives

A statue of Erin, a personification of Ireland, which stands above the monument of the Young Irelanders in Glasnevin Cemetery.

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'How many! All these here once walked around Dublin. Faithful departed. As you are now so once were we.'
— James Joyce, Ulysses

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Today marks the 108th anniversary of the 1916 Easter Rising.

The Sigerson Memorial in #GlasnevinCemetery commemorates those who fought during the Rising. The rebel being cradled by Mother Ireland in the monument is widely believed to represent Patrick Pearse.

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Our second years enjoyed a wonderful tour of Glasnevin cemetery today, where some of the most influential figures in Irish history are buried. 🇮🇪

Many thanks to Ms Dooley, Ms Grace and Marina for accompanying the girls!

Oide History Post-primary Experience Glasnevin - Ireland's National Cemetery

Recently our Year 14 History class visited Dublin for the day. They went to Kilmainham Gaol and Glasnevin Cemetry, both sites associated and linked with their A2 study of Ireland and Partition. It was a great day despite the rain!! KilmainhamGaolMuseum Experience Glasnevin - Ireland's National Cemetery

Join us this Sunday, April 28 at 10:30 AM and 1 PM for our Women in History Tour!

The tour shines a light on the fascinating stories of the women buried in Glasnevin Cemetery, all of whom made unique contributions to Irish history.

Tickets below! ⬇️
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Evening skies above Glasnevin Cemetery.

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The memorial of John 'Amnesty' Nolan (1846-1887), a member of the IRB who played a key role in advocating for the release of nationalist prisoners. Nolan died in New York in 1887, and a monument was erected in his memory in #GlasnevinCemetery by Michael Davitt.

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In the early hours of the morning #OTD 1912 RMS Titanic sank in the North Atlantic Ocean, resulting in the deaths of more than 1500 people. Irish priest Fr Francis Browne captured some of the best-known pictures of the ship before she sailed from Cobh. dib.ie/biography/brow…

Before & After - One or two changes between the 1890s and 2024 viewing the O'Connell Tower from the graveside of Ireland's Uncrowned King, Charles Stewart Parnell.

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Pleasure to attend Meitheal in Killarney over the last few days, showcasing the history and stories of Glasnevin Cemetery! 🇮🇪

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#OTD 1912, Fr. Francis Browne (1880 - 1960) captured one of the final photographs of Titanic before it sailed off into the Atlantic.

Fr. Browne disembarked Titanic at Cobh, and remained an avid photographer throughout his life. He is buried in #GlasnevinCemetery .

📅 #OTD 1912, the Titanic set sail from Southampton on its ill-fated maiden voyage across the Atlantic.

Among those who embarked on the ship was the prolific photographer Fr. Francis Browne, who captured dozens of photos of life on the ship.

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The reclining angel atop the grave of Alderman John Reynolds was considered quite risqué when the monument was erected in 1868!

It's suspected that the cross in her arm may have been placed to ward off accusations of paganism.

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Before & After - The O'Connell Tower Circle in 1900 and 2024

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'Ye sons and daughters of Erin,
Gather round poor Zozimus, yer friend;
Listen boys, until yez hear
My charming song so dear.'

Today we remember Michael Moran (d. #OTD 1846), otherwise known as Zozimus, who made a living as the famed 'Blind Bard of the Liberties'.

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#OTD 100 years ago, Cumann na mBan was founded. Its stated aims were: to advance the cause of liberty, organise Irishwomen, assist in arming and equipping Irishmen & to form 'the Defence of Ireland Fund.'
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