Our companion site irishgraves.com contains photographs of over 1200 graves of historic Irish figures. These are located not only in Ireland but throughout the rest of the world.
Unfortunately most of Ireland's most famous people are buried abroad. These include James Joyce, George Bernard Shaw, Oscar Wilde, Samuel Beckett, Edmund Burke, George Berkeley and dozens of others.
Visit the full collection: irishgraves.com features detailed photographs and locations for over 1200 historic Irish graves worldwide.
Notable Figures Buried in Ireland
While many renowned Irish writers, philosophers and statesmen rest overseas, a number of significant figures are interred on home soil. Below is a small sample of those buried in Ireland.
Brian Boru
High King of Ireland, buried at St. Patrick's Cathedral, Armagh.
James Joyce
Buried at Fluntern Cemetery, Zürich, Switzerland.
Oscar Wilde
Buried at Père Lachaise Cemetery, Paris, France.
George Bernard Shaw
Ashes scattered at Shaw's Corner, Hertfordshire, England.
Samuel Beckett
Buried at Montparnasse Cemetery, Paris, France.
Edmund Burke
Buried at St. Mary & All Saints, Beaconsfield, England.
George Berkeley
Buried at Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford, England.
Exploring Further
For a comprehensive photographic record, visit irishgraves.com. The DeadIreland site also offers detailed pages on cemeteries across Dublin, Belfast and Galway, as well as guides to funerary sculpture and gravestone symbolism found throughout Ireland.
The historic graves of Ireland offer a profound connection to the nation's layered past, serving as both final resting places and enduring monuments to lives that shaped culture, literature, and politics. Across the island's cemeteries, from rural churchyards to sprawling urban necropolises, the artistry of funerary sculpture and stonework reflects centuries of changing attitudes toward death and remembrance. Many of these burial sites remain undervalued as cultural heritage, yet they hold immense significance for understanding Irish identity. The grave markers themselves tell stories through their symbolism, inscriptions, and craftsmanship, providing a tangible link to generations past. Exploring these sites encourages a deeper appreciation for the artistic and historical dimensions of Irish funerary traditions.