Deadly exhibition opens in Glasnevin

A NEW exhibition
at Glasnevin Cemetery Museum should be just the thing to get visitors into the
spirit of Halloween.

Ghastly
Glasnevin was launched earlier this month by Lord Mayor, Andrew Montague, and
features pictures and stories based on the gruesome history of death and burial
in 19th century Dublin.

But there’s no
need to be frightened as Glasnevin Trust historian, Shane MacThomais, has
exercised his funny bone for the exhibition which focuses on the deadly Dublin
tales of the famous Northside cemetery.

The stories are
expertly illustrated with witty cartoons by Glasnevin Museum’s tour guides Jade
Murphy and Niamh McInerney and the exhibition is suitable for children of all
ages.

Ghastly
Glasnevin provides answers to anybody curious about the origins of funeral
customs and uncovers the reasons why grave robbing was once so popular in
Dublin.

Lord Mayor
Montague believes the exhibition will prove popular with anybody with an
interest in history.

“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,

? he said.

“This wonderful
exhibition shows the quirky side of death and burials in Dublin and brings the
past to life.

?

Ghastly
Glasnevin runs until November 7. Admission is e6 but includes entry to
Glasnevin Museum’s other exhibits such as 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 Cemetery’s
residents.

A combined
ticket for e10 offers visitors all of the above and the Cemetery Tour
Experience. Tours leave daily at 11.30am, 1pm and 2.30pm, lasts just over an
hour and offers exclusive access to O’Connell Tower.