Saturday 20th, Wednesday 24th & Saturday 27th at 11am

"When my poor body dies,

Like all things mortal

and in the cold grave lies

Within death's portal

Who will guard my little rhymes

From decay in future times?"

From Gerard Manley Hopkins to Brendan Behan, via James Joyce and Zozimus, come to Glasnevin Cemetery as part of Poetry Week and visit the graves of the poets and writers who have told Dublin's story through the past 200 years. 

The tour begins at the O'Connell Crypt, from here you will also visit the graves of Charles Stewart Parnell, Gerard Manley Hopkins and the Republican plot (to name a few) on the way you will hear poems from the likes of William Butler Yeats & Alfred Tennyson.

Tour Only: Adult €6 Child €4

Booking essential. For more details or to book please contact the Museum (0)1 882 6550 or email events@glasnevintrust.ie