Arbour Hill Cemetery is a quiet burial ground in Stoneybatter, Dublin, behind Collins Barracks. Its central memorial marks the resting place of 14 leaders executed after the 1916 Easter Rising. Read the names cut into the stone and the inscription of the proclamation they issued, then pause in the carefully tended grounds. Entry is free, and the site has wheelchair-accessible entrance and parking. It suits a reflective visit more than a busy sightseeing stop; you can also continue to the nearby Irish UN Veterans Association memorial garden.
The 1916 memorial
The cemetery holds the graves of the 14 men executed after the Easter Rising. Among them are Pádraig Pearse, who led the rebellion, his younger brother Willie, and James Connolly, a socialist and labour leader who was wounded during the fighting.
The memorial is a formal, simple space. The men’s names are carved into stone beside the text of the proclamation issued during the uprising. Take time to read both as you walk through the burial ground.
A quiet stop near Collins Barracks
Arbour Hill Cemetery is at the rear of Collins Barracks in Stoneybatter. Its grounds are kept as a calm place for reflection, with planted flower beds and space to sit. The Irish UN Veterans Association memorial garden is also nearby.
The cemetery is free to enter and has wheelchair-accessible entrance and parking. Historical information at the site gives context for the memorial and the people buried there.
FAQ
Who is buried at Arbour Hill Cemetery?
The cemetery is the burial place of 14 leaders executed after the 1916 Easter Rising, including Pádraig Pearse, Willie Pearse and James Connolly.
Is entry to Arbour Hill Cemetery free?
Yes. Entry is free.
Where is Arbour Hill Cemetery?
It is in Stoneybatter, Dublin, behind Collins Barracks.
Is Arbour Hill Cemetery wheelchair accessible?
The site has a wheelchair-accessible entrance and parking.
