16th June - Bloomsday Tour
Glasnevin Cemetery has been celebrating Bloomsday since 2010 and it’s now a firm favourite for Bloomsday pilgrims. On 16 June 1904, Glasnevin was the venue for the funeral of the fictional Paddy Dignam, attended by Joyce’s protagonist Leopold Bloom in Ulysses. This year to celebrate this historic date, Glasnevin Cemetery will host a performance of the ‘Hades’ episode of Ulysses performed by the Joycestagers, and a Joycean tour of the cemetery itself.11 AM : Free for all to attend a performance of the funeral procession of Paddy Dignam from the ‘Hades’ episode of Ulysses.
12 PM: A Joycean Tour of the heart of the Hibernian necropolis, Glasnevin Cemetery, which has many significant links to Joyce’s life and writing.
12 PM: A Joycean Tour of the heart of the Hibernian necropolis, Glasnevin Cemetery, which has many significant links to Joyce’s life and writing.
Ticket Information
- Persons with a disability are entitled to one free companion ticket. To request this, please contact the Visitor Centre by email at museum@dctrust.ie or by phone on (01) 882 6550.
- Family tickets include admission for up to 2 adults and 2 concession ticket holders.
- Senior tickets are available to those aged 60 and over.
- Children's tickets are valid for children up to 16 years of age
- Student tickets are available to second and third-level students with a valid student ID.
Wheelchair Accessibility
- The Visitor Centre is fully wheelchair accessible.
- The guided tours can also be made wheelchair accessible.
- Please advise your guide on the day if you are not comfortable climbing stairs.
General Information
- Guided Tours last approximately 90 minutes / Tower climbs can take up to 30 minutes.
- Drop off area: A drop off area is available in front located directly outside of the Visitor Centre.
All our tickets prices are VAT inclusive.
