Daniel O'Connell: The Emancipator

RTE One +1

2:10 PM to 3:10 PM

Wednesday 31 December

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The year 2025 marked the 250th anniversary of the birth of Daniel O'Connell, the Kerry barrister and MP who became one of Ireland's greatest figures by securing Catholic emancipation, pioneering non-violent mass political mobilisation, and inspiring democratic movements around the world. This documentary tells his story, with insights by leading historians and scholars, including former President Mary McAleese, Declan Kiberd, Jay Rosman, Patrick Geoghegan, Niamh Gallagher and Chanté Mouton-Kinyon. Narrated by Domhnall Gleeson