The Life & Death of Goldenbridge Cemetery, Dublin

Goldenbridge Cemetery was the first Catholic burial ground to be authorized in Ireland since the 16th century. It opened in 1829 and was forced to close 40 years later following complaints from British officers stationed in Richmond Barracks. The story of why it opened and why it closed is compelling and consequential because of its unique place in Irish history.
Local historian and poet Liam O'Meara has published two excellent books about the cemetery and the barracks:
- 'Goldenbridge Cemetery', Glasnevin Trust; and
- 'From Richmond Barracks to Keogh Square', Riposte Books.
The following primary music is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
The Descent by Kevin MacLeod
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Dark Times by Kevin MacLeod
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The Parting by Kevin MacLeod
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Mourning Song by Kevin MacLeod
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Music Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 3.0:
By Adrian von Ziegler: adrianvonziegler.bandcamp.com
• 'Moonsong'
'Jouney's End'
• 'Fare Thee Well'
• 'Circle of Life'

[@Paulco67]

I went to school across the road and spent much time around this cemetery. You have done an outstanding job of showing how significant this little cemetery is to Dublin. Thank you.

[@geraldstafford2240]

As a regular visitor to glasnevin cemetry..that was a wonderful visit to goldenbridge..a place I dont know a lot about...but I will..may heavens light shine upon all those who rest there...god love them amen.

[@ciaranburke3243]

I live only fifteen minutes from golden Bridge, thank you for this beautifully made and informative video 🙂

[@DrDavidOwens]

Thank you. I am pleased that you enjoyed the video. David

[@jimclark1374]

I have a few drawings and sketches that I did round about 1990 when I was studying art at NCAD in Dublin. I loved going there to sketch as it was an oasis from St. Michael's Estate where I lived.

[@UCK290]

waoo one who knows about the stories of the cemeteries.💯👍

[@jamesdelaney4517]

Love your video on the graveyard didn't no about the golden bridge graveyard thanks for the history 👍

[@DrDavidOwens]

Thank you for your nice compliment. David

[@JohnSmith-xx5ou]

As a dubliner i found thia very intersting, never new about goldenbridge graveyard existed .. great blog thanks

[@maevekenny5706]

Knew

[@DrDavidOwens]

Thank you for your comment. David