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In 2016, Glasnevin Cemetery Museum will continue their series of Re-enactments and orations of famous Irish patriots.

Dramatic Re-enactments bring legend to life featuring the orations and words of the famous. Look out for Padraig Pearse’s famous graveside oration, Nurse Elizabeth O’Farrell’s recollections of the surrender of the 1916 Easter Rising and Father Gleeson’s Last Absolution to name a few.

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ireland's biggestopen air museum

The secrets are in the stones.

Tours to educate and inspire

Exhibitions 1916 Easter Rising Centenary March 2016 onwards

The Battle of the Somme outdoor exhibition July - November 2016

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January 31st January

Annual Jim Larkin commemoration including a wreath laying ceremony, in association with SIPTU.

20th January

Museum visitors, curators, managers from all over the world will be taking part in #MuseumSelfie day – a Twitter project aimed at raising awareness of the great collections being housed by national and regional museums across the globe.

February 28th January - 3rd March (Thursdays at 7pm)

Trinity College Dublin and Glasnevin Trust Lecture Series 2015.

28 January 2016 ‘From shoe box to window box, commemoration of the First World War in Ireland from 1919 to present day.’ Tom Burke, Royal Dublin Fusiliers Association 4 February 2016 ‘‘They shall be speaking for ever’: remembering the Abbey rebels.’ Fearghal McGarry, Queen’s University, Belfast11 February 2016 “War, risings and rebellions beyond Ireland - the strategic context of 1916” David Murphy, Maynooth University 18 February 2016 “There seems to be something wrong with our bloody ships today”: Re-evaluating the Battle of Jutland (1916)Ian Speller, Maynooth University 25 February 2016‘Divided history in a divided society: Commemorating the Rising and the Somme in Northern Ireland’Marie Coleman, Queen’s University, Belfast3 March 2016 ‘Life and crime in the city before the Rising’ Padraig Yeates, SIPTU

Tickets €10 each or full series of 6 Lectures for €50. Booking via the Museum (0)1 882 6550 or [email protected]

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1890s1882

1870s1867

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Civil War

Anglo-Irish Treaty

War of Independence

Easter Rising

Patrick Pearse’s Speech

First World War

Dublin Lockout

Suffragette movement

Bloomsday

Celtic and Gaelic Revival

James Joyce Born

Home Rule Movement

Fenian Rising

American Civil War

Charge of the Light Brigade

The Great Famine

Catholic Emancipation

Battle of Waterloo

Robert Emmet’s Rebellion

Act of Union

GLASNEVIN

IRELAND’SHISTORY

CARVED IN STONEMichael Collins

4 of 5 Signatories

Forgotten Ten

Easter Rebellion Tours

Daily re-enactments

Armistice Day Commemorations

Jim Larkin memorial day

International Women’s Day Tours

joycean tours

40,000+ Celtic Crosses

200+ Joycean Characters

Ivy Day commemorations

James Stephens IRB Founder

Veterans Graves

Four Chargers Graves

poor ground graves

O’Connell Commemoration

Wellington’s Veterans

Loyal friend Anne Devlin,

Act of Union

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April 3rd April

Unveiling of wall engraved with names of those killed during the 1916 Rising. Part of the official government commemorations for 1916.

May 10th May

As part of the Bealtaine Festival, there will be a special Literary Tour of Glasnevin cemetery at 1pm. Booking Essential. Contact the Museum (0) 1 882 6550 or [email protected]

15th May

Wreath laying ceremony at the tomb of Daniel O’Connell, followed by the annual O’Connell Lecture in the Museum’s Milestone Gallery

24th May

Service held in the Old Angels Memory Garden, Glasnevin Cemetery. In association with Little Lifetime Foundation to remember all children buried in the Cemetery.

June 16th June

Bloomsday, celebrating James Joyce’s Ulysses with a day full of events.

26th June

Annual Glasnevin Cemetery Mass at 3pm

BLOOMSDAY

When I die, Dublinwill be written in my heart.www.glasnevintrust.ie

March 5th & 6th and 12th & 13th March

Celebrating Seachtain na Gaeilge Irish language tours by Paddy Gleeson at 1pm. Booking Essential. Contact the Museum (0) 1 882 6550 or [email protected]

5th March

International Women’s Day. A special tour by Bridget Sheerin, celebrating the famous women of Glasnevin cemetery.

25th, 26th, 27th & 28th March

Easter Tours led by Niall Oman at 2.30pm. Including a re-enactment of Nurse Elizabeth O’Farrell. Booking essential. Contact the Museum (0) 1 882 6550 or [email protected]

27th March

Annual Easter Sunday morning 1916 Rising commemoration. Part of the official government commemorations for 1916.

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September 16th September

As part of Culture Night, Glasnevin Cemetery Museum will be open Free of charge from 5pm to 9pm. Tours are at 5.30pm, 6pm, 6.30pm & 7pm. Each tour lasts around twenty minutes. Booking Essential. Contact the Museum (0)1 882 6550 or [email protected]

October 4th October

Ivy Day: Charles Stewart Parnell wreath laying and oration.

25th – 30th October

Children’s Halloween Twilight Tours of Glasnevin Cemetery.Booking essential. Contact the Museum (0)1 882 6550 or [email protected]

July 1st July

Exhibition and event to mark the centenary of the Battle of the Somme.

August 3rd August

State event marking the centenary of the execution of Roger Casement. Part of the official government commemorations for 1916.

21st August

Annual Michael Collins, Arthur Griffith commemoration and lecture.

29th August

As part of this year’s Heritage Week we are offering a FREE tour of Glasnevin cemetery. Booking essential. Contact the Museum (0)1 882 6550 or [email protected]

Meet the ancestors

search over 1.5 million records Online at glasnevintrust.ie/genealogy

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We have many Commemorative Organisations Partnered with Glasnevin Trust, all play an important part in

our calendar. Dept of Arts, Heritage & the Gaeltacht | OPW | Trinity College Dublin, History Department |

Department of Foreign Affairs | Commonwealth War Graves Commission | National Graves Association | Collins Griffith

Commemoration Society | Little Life Time Foundation | Miscarriage Association of Ireland | SIPTU Historical Group

| Legion of Mary | Parnell Society | James Joyce Foundation.

As part of the First World War Centenary Partnership

Presents

The Battle of the Somme

The First World War Centenary Partnership is marking 2016 as the ‘Year of Film’

in line with the 100 year anniversary of the 1916 ‘Battle of the Somme’ film which was viewed by

22 million people in Britain at the time.

November 1st November

Kevin Barry wreath laying and commemoration.

11th November

Annual Armistice Day wreath laying and commemoration.

December 13th December

Annual Christmas Tree lighting in association with Little Lifetime Foundation to remember all children buried in the Cemetery.

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