The Life and Global Legacies of Daniel O’Connell

A keynote as part of a two-day symposium to mark the 250th anniversary of the birth of Daniel O’Connell.

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This keynote is part of a two day symposium bringing together leading historians, human rights experts, and public figures to explore O’Connell’s life and global legacy, while also discussing challenges to human rights today, threats to democracy, and the lessons we can learn from a study of the Liberator.
The conference is organised by the Trinity Long Room Hub in partnership with The Bar of Ireland and Diageo, and in association with the School of Histories and Humanities, Glasnevin Cemetery (part of Dublin Cemeteries Trust), and the Daniel O'Connell Summer School (29-30 August). Supported by the Department of Culture, Communications and Sport and the Government of Ireland.
Admission is free. To register for any or all of the sessions, please click on this link.

Keynote Session: The Life and Global Legacies of Daniel O’Connell
Chair: Registrar, Professor Neville Cox
Welcome: Provost, Linda Doyle. Introduction by Imogen McGrath SC, The Bar of Ireland.
250th Anniversary of the Liberator keynotes: Taoiseach Micheál Martin, T.D.
Oleksandra Matviichuk, Ukrainian human rights lawyer and Nobel Peace Prize laureate for her work with the Centre for Civil Liberties.
Professor Fionnuala Ní Aoláin (University of Minnesota and Queen’s University Belfast), an expert on international human rights and former UN Special Rapporteur.
Professor Christine Kinealy (Quinnipiac University), a renowned historian of O’Connell, the anti-slavery movement, and the Great Famine.


Please indicate if you have any access requirements, such as ISL/English interpreting, so that we can facilitate you in attending this event. Contact: tlrh@tcd.ie