Glasnevin

Glasnevin is a mainly residential neighbourhood on Dublin's Northside, about 3 km north of the city centre, on the River Tolka. It stretches roughly from the Royal Canal to Griffith Avenue and from the Finglas Road to the edges of Drumcondra, and spans the Dublin 9 and Dublin 11 postal districts. Neighbouring areas include Finglas, Ballymun, Santry, Whitehall, Phibsborough, Drumcondra and Cabra. It is within Dublin City Council's area.

Glasnevin is home to several national institutions and landmarks:

• The National Botanic Gardens, about 48 acres beside the Tolka, with historic glasshouses; Teagasc runs horticultural courses there.
• Glasnevin Cemetery (Prospect Cemetery), opened in 1832, the burial place of many figures from Irish history, including Michael Collins, Éamon de Valera and Charles Stewart Parnell.
• Dublin City University: its main campus lies on the border of Glasnevin, Whitehall and Santry.
• Met Éireann, the national meteorological service, and several other state bodies.

• Buses: Glasnevin is served by Dublin Bus routes towards the city centre and the northern suburbs. There is no Luas or DART station in Glasnevin itself. Check the TFI Journey Planner for current routes and nearby rail options.
• The city centre, about 3 km away, is within cycling distance.

Glasnevin is a mainly residential area. The Cabra–Glasnevin local electoral area had one of the lower standardised average rents for new tenancies in Dublin City in Q1 2026 (see the cost note).

Schools in Glasnevin have a range of patrons, including Lindsay Road National School (Presbyterian), Glasnevin National School (Church of Ireland), Glasnevin Educate Together National School and Catholic secondary schools. The Botanic Gardens and the banks of the Tolka offer green space.