The Bodies Exhibition has caused some controversy since it opened last month. The bodies which have been dissected and placed on display are those of Chinese people and whether their permission was obtained is questionable. Every organ in the body is shown and the exhibition is not for the squeamish, especially if you are a smoker. Blackened lungs of long-time smokers and other diseased organs are on display.

The exhibition (www.bodiestheexhibition.com) will run for at least three months and the organisers have written to every Irish school inviting them to use it as an educational tool. Whether schools will think this is a good idea remains to be seen.

For more information go to: www.bodiesdublin.com, Entry price: €20.00 to €12.00