Huguenot Cemetery Audio Guide – Discover Dublin's Historic Graveyards

Discover the story of the Huguenot Cemetery on Merrion Row, one of Dublin’s most historic graveyards. Located in the heart of Dublin City, Merrion Row Cemetery can be found between notable landmarks such as St Stephen’s Green, the Shelbourne Hotel and O’Donoghue’s Bar. Despite its busy setting, the cemetery is a quiet oasis where the capital’s historic non-conforming Huguenot population have found a place to rest. In this audio guide, you will hear about the Huguenots’ tragic tale, which led them to flee France. We will uncover the story of how this cemetery was established, who the non-conforming Huguenots were and how they differed from the conforming Huguenots buried in Cabbage Garden Cemetery. We will also look at some of the families buried in this hallowed ground. Throughout the guide, we will hear from Dr Marie Léoutre, professional historian and Chair of the Irish Section of the Huguenot Society of Great Britain & Ireland, who provides more detail on the Huguenot experience in Ireland.