Daily Archives: March 20, 2014

Death of Glasnevin historian Shane MacThomais

Colourful tour guide, passionate about preservation of cemetery’s legacy, passed away today Shane MacThomais surveying his beloved Glasnevin Cemetery in 2010. Image: Niall Carson/PA Images archive. SHANE MACTHOMAIS, the high-profile resident historian for Glasnevin Cemetery, and a great friend North … Continue reading

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The Last General Absolution of the Munsters at Rue du Bois by Matania

    The Last General Absolution of the Munsters at Rue du Bois by Matania depicting the regiment on the eve of the Battle of Aubers Ridge in May 1915   Chevalier Fortunino Matania (16 April 1881 – 8 February … Continue reading

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