Strange bedfellows
Shane MacThomáis
Glasnevin Cemetery
Among the graves in Glasnevin there are plenty of surprising neighbours. Shane tells about one UVF soldier who ended up in the least likely of places.

More about Glasnevin Cemetery
Over 1.1 million people are buried in Glasnevin Cemetery, with many of the most famous figures of Irish history buried here. Michael Collins's grave attracts particular attention, including flowers with a note of love from a mysterious french lady that are delivered regularly. The cemetery featured in James Joyce's Ulysses in the Hades chapter. Recently refurbished, with a very impressive museum added, it's well worth checking out http://www.glasnevintrust.ie/