Death of an elephant
Mary Mulvihill
Essex Street
The peculiar story of an elephant that died on this street in the 17th century and the chaotic dissection that followed. Told by Mary Mulvihill, who runs Ingenious Ireland (ingeniousireland.ie) which provide guided excellent audio tours around the country.
More about Mary Mulvihill
Mary Mulvihill is a leading expert on the scientific history of Ireland. She's worked extensively as a journalist and currently runs the brilliant Ingenious Ireland tour service (ingeniousireland.ie) which tracks the Scientific heritage of the country. Her guides are well worth picking up for an entertaining walk around Dublin, the Hill of Tara, and more.
