Catholic Historical Society of Ireland’s 2025 annual conference
Join us to celebrate the life and enduring impact of O'Connell and his legacy at our upcoming event!
O’CONNELL AND HIS LEGACY
Catholic Historical Society of Ireland Annual Conference
Join us for the Catholic Historical Society of Ireland’s 2025 annual conference, marking the 250th anniversary of Daniel O’Connell’s birth. This one-day event brings together leading historians and scholars to reflect on the life, career, and enduring significance of ‘The Liberator’.
The programme explores O’Connell’s legacy from multiple perspectives – political, cultural, religious, and social. Topics include Catholic Emancipation, O’Connell’s representation in portraiture, the architecture of Catholic Dublin, Irish engagements with abolitionism, and how O’Connell’s life has been remembered into the twentieth century and beyond. The conference concludes with reflections on O’Connell’s continuing relevance today.
Speakers include:
- Prof. Patrick Geoghegan (Trinity College Dublin)
- Dr Niamh NicGhabhann Coleman (University of Limerick)
- Ben Casey (Maynooth University)
- Dr Fionnghuala Sweeney (Newcastle University)
- Dr Daniel Carey (Dublin City University)
- Maria Watson (The Bar of Ireland Liberator Scholar)
Advance registration is essential via Eventbrite. Registration fee (payable on the day - cash payment, exact amount preferable): €30 waged / €25 unwaged (includes light lunch).
We look forward to welcoming you to the conference.
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