Glasnevin and the National Botanic Gardens

Located only minutes from Dublin City Centre, Glasnevin village is an area steeped in history and home to a wealth of local amenities. The old world charm of the area is embodied by Washerwomans Hill Restaurant. One of the oldest buildings in Glasnevin, Washerwoman's Hill Restaurant takes its name from the old washhouse which once stood on the hill. Erected in the 1700s by Hugo Bath, this fine old building has a bright and open interior with highly polished wooden floors, robust country furnishings and interesting paintings by local artists.


 

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Local Amenities

National Botanic Gardens

http://www.botanicgardens.ie

The National Botanic Gardens at Glasnevin is Ireland's premier botanical and horticultural establishment. Occupying a beautiful forty-eight acre site on the banks of the Tolka river, it contains over 20,000 different plant species including many exceptional and rare specimens.

Glasnevin Cemetary

http://www.glasnevintrust.ie

Glasnevin Cemetery – Irelands Necropolis is the largest cemetery in Ireland. First opened in 1832 to establish a place where people of all religions could bury their dead with dignity, the cemetery has grown to become a national monument and vital part of the Irish Heritage story.

Dublin City University

http://www.dcu.ie/

Albert College is the oldest building on the campus of Dublin City University and contains the offices of the university president, the DCU Educational Trust, and other executive offices of the university; the building dates from 1851.