Arbour Hill Cemetery
Arbour Hill Cemetery
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Small cemetery housing the remains of 14 leaders of the Easter Rising.
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Niall M
Antioch, CA85 contributions
May 2012 • Family
In 1916 the Irish republic was proclaimed and after a short rebellion (referred to as The Rising) 16 of the prime movers were executed. Fourteen of them were buried here, covered in quicklime. Among those executed here were my grandfather, Thomas MacDonagh and Joseph Plunkett who, the night before, had married my grandaunt in the chapel in Kilmainham Gaol. Today this is a shrine with a wall behind the graves on which the proclamation of the Irish Republic is etched. I am not sure how much a casual visitor would get from a visit here. There are no tours and very little in the way of informational plaques. For any Irish man or woman who wants to honor those whose blood sacrifice led to the establishment of today's Republic it is a holy place.
Written June 11, 2012
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Christy_Luv2
Gorey, Ireland1,875 contributions
Aug 2014 • Couples
When you visit Arbour Hill, where the leaders of the 1916 Rising are buried, if possible take a guided tour. We were lucky enough to visit just as a tour was started by Eamon (OPW) and he was wonderful! So passionate, knowledgeable and yet wanted everyone to have their own opinion as to the whys and wherefores of the whole 1916 history. About 10 minutes were spent going through the Proclamation, written on the memorial Wall -wow, a whole new perspective was opened up for the 90 or more people who turned up for the talk! Where was Eamon when I was in school, learning history off by heart?! Do visit this well-kept Cemetery and walk the gardens. Beside it is the U.N. Memorial-also well worth a visit. Enjoy these memorials and remember all those gone before.
Written August 25, 2014
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D.Scrongle
Middlesbrough, UK5 contributions
Oct 2014 • Couples
Words cannot describe the last resting place of the 16 heroes of the 1916 uprising but a must for anyone interested in the history of Ireland!
Written April 6, 2015
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letterkennycaint
Letterkenny, Ireland12,167 contributions
Sep 2013 • Solo
This cemetery can be found next door to Arbour Hill Prison, just off Stoneybatter. It is here where 14 of the executed leaders of the 1916 rising, who were executed in Kilmainham Jail, are buried, including Patrick Pearse and James Connolly.
Behind the 1916 memorial is the Irish UN Veterans Association house, and memorial garden, and access can be gained from the garden. It is a very peaceful place to visit, and I've never seen it busy. During my last visit, I could hear the lads from the prison next door, playing football. Well worth a visit.
Behind the 1916 memorial is the Irish UN Veterans Association house, and memorial garden, and access can be gained from the garden. It is a very peaceful place to visit, and I've never seen it busy. During my last visit, I could hear the lads from the prison next door, playing football. Well worth a visit.
Written September 11, 2013
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Quest6817
lewisville texas1 contribution
1:go when the gates are unlocked durring the day or you will never get in.
Arbor hill is one of the most tranquil places in dublin. It is very well set up. Well manicured grounds, slient and peaceful for what
hapened to the 14 men who now lay there...the graves are layed in a row english names on one side gaelic on the other side. But first go to the G.P.O.and learn the story on these 14 men next go to kilmainham jail then on to arbor hill.....
Arbor hill is one of the most tranquil places in dublin. It is very well set up. Well manicured grounds, slient and peaceful for what
hapened to the 14 men who now lay there...the graves are layed in a row english names on one side gaelic on the other side. But first go to the G.P.O.and learn the story on these 14 men next go to kilmainham jail then on to arbor hill.....
Written June 17, 2004
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MrsWoman94
Western Ireland, Ireland464 contributions
Sep 2016 • Couples
A tranquil and solemn setting within an easy walk from Collins Barracks / LUAS red line and most definitely somewhere everyone should take the time to visit. We went on a sunny autumn afternoon and despite a few other visitors could feel an overall sense of calmness and peace. The leaders' gravesite is a simple plot with the amazing backdrop of the proclamation carved into a curved granite wall. Also don't miss the little garden hidden at the back of the cemetery which is the UN Veterans' Association memorial.
I must however agree with a previous reviewer who mentioned a few visitors showing a remarkable lack of respect - on my visit there were dog owners allowing their animals to run loose and children and adults racing between grave stones. Shame on them.
I must however agree with a previous reviewer who mentioned a few visitors showing a remarkable lack of respect - on my visit there were dog owners allowing their animals to run loose and children and adults racing between grave stones. Shame on them.
Written October 3, 2016
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Grundy63
Monaghan, Ireland169 contributions
Aug 2015
We had just left Kilmainham Gaol and decided to finish the story by visiting the cemetery. It is very moving and thankfully no one charged us, either for parking in the church grounds or for going to the burial place of the leaders of 1916. You will definitely need to know the story of 1916 or the cemetery will be just another graveyard.
Written September 1, 2015
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Carol B
Hickory, NC31 contributions
Aug 2013 • Family
If you are the least bit interested in the history of Ireland and how she came to be a republic, this is a must see. I stood there with a great awe for these men who made the ultimate sacrafice for what they believed to be right. If you can, look on the internet for a picture of what it used to be and what it is now. It is truly amazing.
Written September 22, 2013
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bluebells26
Northern Ireland42 contributions
Jul 2016
We visited Arbour hill after doing the 1916 Glasnevin tour. The leaders of the rising were denied a burial at the Cemetry which is why they are here. Their final resting ground is now a very simple and humble plot , no flowers, candles etc. It is still worth going to visit and I would recommend it.
Written July 13, 2016
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CJTravelerTexas
Bryan, TX9,001 contributions
Nov 2013 • Friends
Adjacent to the Arbour Hill Prison is the Church of the Sacred Heart, which is maintained by the Irish Department of Defense; unfortunately, the church, which I understand is quite beautiful inside, was not open for visitors. At the rear of the church is an old cemetery, where lie the remains of British military personnel who died in the Dublin area in the 19th and early 20th century. Also found in the cemetery are a memorial and the burial spot of the Leaders of the 1916 Easter Rising. The Proclamation of 1916 is inscribed on the wall in both Irish and English. A doorway beside the 1916 memorial gives access to the Irish United Nations Veterans’ Association house and memorial garden. During our visit to this small cemetery one of the veterans approached us and began telling us some of the history of the church, the cemetery, and the Collins Barracks. He also showed us the entrance to a tunnel, now sealed, which runs from the former military instillation to the prison. Persons interested in Irish history and the country's efforts to be come independent should visit this graveyard. In addition, a visit to Kilmainham Gaol is also warranted, since the two are interrelated.
Written December 5, 2013
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Hi
Are yous open for a visit, we are a local history group would like to visit Ar bour hill cemetery before the end of July.
Written July 4, 2020
how old is the cemetery?
Written August 14, 2016
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