By Shane MacThomáis
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. Shane MacThomáis offers a fascinating insight into some of these lives in this book. Within its pages, you'll meet not only the heroes of the Irish fight for freedom, such as Michael Collins and Éamon de Valera, but also lesser-known Irish men and women who made important contributions to the state in the arts, sports, military service, politics and other areas of Irish life.
Glasnevin Cemetery, Mount Jerome, Bully's Acre, the Huguenot Cemetery and the Fairview Jewish Cemetery all have a great national significance through the social and historical influence of it's storied dead. Famous deceased mentioned within include the founder of Glasnevin cemetery, Daniel O'Connell, Constance Markievicz, Luke Kelly, and many other figures who showcase the rich cultural and historical significance of cemeteries like Glasnevin, giving a unique insight into how the dead continue to shape a country's generations.