Brochure of O’Connell 250 in Rome

After two days of fun in Rome, now to do the work that led to my visit. Symposium in the pontifical Irish college #oconnell250 #roma

Patrick Geoghegan: From Gaza to Ukraine, Daniel O’Connell’s torch of freedom still shines in hours of darkness Despite the many events over the last week, including a state commemoration, in many ways the most important Daniel O’Connell anniversary is still to come.

‘Daniel O’Connell’s torch of freedom still shines in hours of darkness.’

In the @independent.ie, our Director, Prof Patrick Geoghegan, reflects on O’Connell’s enduring legacy and the inspiration he offers to those fighting for human rights today.

🔗 www.independent.ie/irish-news/p...

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Taoiseach Micheál Martin speaking with three Early Career Researchers in the Trinity Long Room Hub. They are standing in front of colourful research posters, smiling and engaged in animated conversation.

Taoiseach Micheál Martin shaking hands with an Early Career Researcher in a white sleeveless top, as two other researchers look on smiling.

Taoiseach Micheál Martin shaking hands with an Early Career Researcher, both smiling, as another researcher looks on.

Taoiseach Micheál Martin shaking hands with an Early Career Researcher in a black t-shirt and zebra-print skirt, as they chat and smile.

It was such a pleasure to have An Taoiseach, Micheál Martin, meet our Early Career Researchers before his #OConnell250 keynote last week — hearing first-hand about their important and impactful work.

#HumanitiesMatter #IrishHistory #IrishResearch #HubMatters

Daniel O’Connell was not a ‘liberator’ of the people On the 250th anniversary of the birth of Daniel O’Connell we republish this article which was first published in August 2019.

“Daniel O’Connell was not a ‘liberator’ of the people…
Credit is due to O’Connell for…his opposition to slavery…when it came to the…enslavement of his own country…O’Connell was highly skilful at using them but…abandoned them”
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www.anphoblacht.com/contents/28749

Yet when a movement in Ireland called for boycotting slave-produced sugar in the 1830s-40s, #DanielOConnell was opposed as it would interfere with free trade.
And while his work may have helped lead to Irish independence, O’Connell himself remained a monarchist & supporter of the Empire
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A great privilege to have attended the State Commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the birth of Daniel O'Connell at his home at Derrynane today.

A fitting tribute and celebration of a giant of a man whose politics and message are as powerful and relevant today as they ever were.

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#DanielOConnell was contradictory, & is often criticised for being “too parliamentary” & too deferential to the Empire.
He was also perhaps the most prominent anti- #slavery voice of his day in Europe:
"As human, as accountable beings, why should we suffer this any longer?"
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Daniel O'Connell's legacy remembered on 250th birthday Today marks the 250th anniversary of the birth of Daniel O'Connell, the man known as 'The Liberator'.

"Today marks the 250th anniversary of the birth of #DanielOConnell, the man known as 'The Liberator’"
O'Connell's campaigns for Catholic Emancipation and Repeal (of the Acts of Union between Britain and #Ireland) laid the foundation for Irish independence.
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www.rte.ie/news/2025/08...

Daniel O’Connell would have enjoyed his life being celebrated 250 years on, says historian The Liberator’s ancestral home in Kerry will hold a number of events from Wednesday to mark his anniversary

“I think O’Connell would love the attention.”

Our director, Prof Patrick Geoghegan, reflects on Daniel O’Connell’s enduring legacy in the @IrishTimes.

Read the full article:
www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2025...

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