Shane MacThomáis, writing on behalf of Glasnevin Cemetery, has been the resident historian and tour guide at Glasnevin Cemetery for over twelve years. A second-generation historian, Shane has been involved in the Dublin historical and literary fields for over 15 years. As well as being a television and radio pundit, Shane worked in the James Joyce Centre as its librarian and archivist and was a key member of the hugely successful 1916 Rising Tour.