Dead Interesting Stories from the Graveyards of Dublin

[9781856358057]

From the simplest slab of weathered stone to the most imposing monument, every marker in Glasnevin cemetery bears witness to a life that, in ways small or large, helped shape the history and culture of the Irish state. In "Dead Interesting", Shane MacThomais offers a fascinating insight into some of these significant lives. Within its pages, you'll meet not only the heroes of the Irish fight for freedom, like Michael Collins and Eamon de Valera but also lesser-known and even unknown Irish men and women who made important contributions to the State in the arts, sports, business, military service, politics and other areas of Irish life. Through "Dead Interesting", you will soon appreciate what fascinating stories the silent stones can tell. Glasnevin Cemetery has great national significance through the social and historical influence of the people buried there from all walks of life over 178 years. Famous people interred there include the founder of the cemetery, Daniel O'Connell along with other such as Charles Stewart Parnell, Christy Brown, Brendan Behan, O'Donovan Rossa, Eamon de Valera, Michael Collins, Countess Markiewicz, Maud Gonne McBride, Luke Kelly and Michael Cusack.