GLASNEVIN MUSEUM LAUNCHES GHASTLY GLASNEVIN EXHIBITION IN PROSPECT GALLERY SEPTEMBER 8th 2011.
This exhibition was launched on September 8th by Andrew Montague, Lord Mayor of Dublin; he has this following comment to make.
“It is my pleasure to open this new exhibition ‘Ghastly Glasnevin’ here in Glasnevin Cemetery which itself was opened by Daniel O’Connell who went on to become Lord Mayor of Dublin. This wonderful exhibition shows the quirky side of death and burials in Dublin and brings the past to life.”
Ghastly Glasnevin is an exhibition of pictures and stories based on the gruesome history of death and burial in 19th century Dublin. Historian to Glasnevin Trust Shane MacThomais has exercised his funny bone by focusing on the deadly Dublin tales of Glasnevin Cemetery’s history. The stories are expertly illustrated by Glasnevin Museums Tour Guides Jade Murphy and Niamh Mc Inerney.
So if you are curious about why some funeral customs had a practical reason for existence or who would have robbed graves and why, then visit Ghastly Glasnevin at the Prospect Gallery where these witty cartoons have made history accessible for children of all ages.
The Ghastly Glasnevin runs until November 7th 2011.
Admission to this exhibition is €6.00 including Glasnevin Museums other exhibits; City of the Dead, Daniel O’Connell; The Man Who Discovered Ireland and the Milestone Timeline an interactive exhibit containing the life stories of over 200 of Glasnevin Cemeteries residents.
The Glasnevin Museum Combined ticket for €10 offers visitors both the Museum & Cemetery Tour Experience. Tours leave Glasnevin Museum daily at 11.30am, 1pm and 2.30pm. The Tour lasts just over one hour and offers exclusive access to the O’Connell Tower.
Family Tickets, Student, Group and Senior Citizen discounts apply.
Glasnevin Museum Contact Details
Glasnevin Museum, Glasnevin Cemetery, Finglas Road, Dublin 11, T + 353 1 8826550, museum@glasnevintrust.ie, bookings@glasnevintrust.ie, www.glasnevinmuseum.ie
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Opening Hours
Monday to Friday 10am – 5pm
Saturday & Sunday & Bank Holidays 11am – 6pm
About Shane MacThomàis
Shane MacThomàis is Historian and Author in residence to Glasnevin Trust. He has over ten years experience of working in Glasnevin Cemetery. A second-generation historian Shane has been involved within the Dublin historical and literary fields for over 15 years including the James Joyce Centre where he worked as librarian and archivist and has been a key member of the hugely successful 1916 Rising Tour.
A popular television and radio pundit, Shane is also a published author and writes a weekly column in The Dublin People newspaper. Shane is knowledgeable and passionate about the history of Glasnevin Cemetery and says, “The greatest joy for me is introducing visitors to the many stories of Glasnevin Cemetery”.
About Jade Murphy
Born in Ringsend, Jade has studied heritage and cultural studies at Dublinia. She has a deep interest in all aspects of Irish History and has worked in tour guiding throughout the different eras of Dublin history, including in Dublinia and the Viking world, Christchurch Cathedral and now in Glasnevin. Her creative influence has been seen in the development of the Museums event programme.
About Niamh McInerney
Niamh has been a Tour Guide at Glasnevin Museum its launch in 2010, as well developing the programme of Children’s Workshops with Jade Murphy. Niamh has also worked other Irish Museums and Historic Sites including Kilmainham Gaol, Christchurch Cathedral, Dublinia and The Viking World. She graduated from the Dublin Institute of Technology with a BA in Fine Art and has successfully managed to merge a love of both history and the creative process through Ghastly Glasnevin.
