TY Weekly: Elaine Garvey Writing workshop; Glasnevin Cemetary history trip

Inside The Writer’s Mind with Elaine Garvey
As a group, we talked with Elaine about stories and literary techniques, such as writing from your “brain to heart to finger”, which she used when creating her debut novel, ‘The Wardrobe Department’. Elaine then turned the conversation towards us students, asking us about aspects of daily student life, such as classes and friendships. This was done to give her insights that she can use when writing her second and upcoming novel.

We would like to thank Elaine Garvey for coming into our school and shedding light on how she wrote her first novel, as well as sharing advice to help us improve our own writing. We would like to wish her the best with her new novel and are very excited to see its release.
Thanks to Ms. Talbot for organising the event.
By TY Students, Ianis, Vihaan and Matthew B

Unearthing History at Glasnevin Cemetery
Upon arrival, our well-versed guide led us through the cemetery, beginning at its centerpiece: the 55-foot-tall round tower marking Daniel O’Connell’s tomb, which cost 38,000 British pounds at the time, equivalent to around £15 million today. We then found ourselves wrapped in the many tales of Glasnevin Cemetery and were particularly moved after hearing the love story of Joseph Plunkett and Grace Gifford.

Our tour allowed us to engage with Ireland’s past, from touching O’Connell’s tomb for good luck to admiring the many lipstick stains on the grave of Michael Collins. This trip gave us an incredible insight into the 200-year history that rests across the 124 acres of burial ground, surprisingly capable of fitting eight Croke Parks. Armed with many facts, we concluded our tour more historically informed than ever before.

We would like to thank Ms. Finnegan and Ms. Gower for coordinating and overseeing our trip.
By TY Students, Ianis, Vihaan and Matthew B