St. Finbarr's Cemetery
St. Finbarr's Cemetery (Irish: Reilig Naomh Fionn Barra) in Cork, Ireland, is the city's largest and one of the oldest cemeteries in Ireland which is still in use. Located on the Glasheen Road, it was first opened in the 1860s. The entrance gateway was erected circa 1865, and the mortuary chapel consecrated in 1867.
| St. Finbarr's Cemetery | |
|---|---|
Republican plot | |
| Details | |
| Established | 1860s |
| Location | Glasheen Road, Cork |
| Country | Republic of Ireland |
| Coordinates | 51°54′N 8°30′W |
| Type | Catholic and Church of Ireland |
| Style | garden cemetery |
| Owned by | Cork City Council |
| Size | 8.1 ha (20 acres) |
| Find a Grave | St. Finbarr's Cemetery |
Many of the early burials were of the wealthy citizens of the city. Unlike older cemeteries, St. Finbarr's was professionally laid out with numbered pathways and wide avenues.
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