250th Anniversary of the Birth of Daniel O’Connell

Venue: Derrynane House, Caherdaniel, Co. Kerry

Date: Wednesday, 6 August 2025

A State-led commemorative event organised by the Department of Culture, Communications and Sport in partnership with the Office of Public Works, the Department of the Taoiseach, the Defence Forces and Kerry County Council.

Event Overview

This year marks the 250th anniversary of the birth of Daniel O’Connell, one of Ireland’s most significant historical figures. To honour his legacy, a formal State-led commemoration took place at Derrynane House, O’Connell’s ancestral home in County Kerry. The event reflected on O’Connell’s lifelong pursuit of justice, equality, and civil rights, and highlighted his enduring impact on Irish society and democratic values.

Event Tickets

This was a free, public event and ticket were made available via Eventbrite.

Links to the State-led Event

The link to view the event can be found here:

https://www.rte.ie/player/movie/daniel-o-connell-commemoration-2025-s1-e1/699863079973

The event programme can be found here:

https://assets.gov.ie/static/documents/DanielOConnell.pdf

A Message of Commemoration

The commemoration of Daniel O’Connell was an opportunity to gather as a nation and as local communities to honour the memory of a visionary leader. It is through shared acts of remembrance that we continue to uphold the principles for which he stood — dignity, inclusion, and democracy.

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