Category 1
Where was Daniel O' Connell born?
He was born near Cahirciveen, Co. Kerry.
When did he and his brother leave Derrynane?
1791
Why did he move to England?
To become a barrister and study law.
When did he find the Catholic Association?
He founded the Catholic Association in 1823
Why was Daniel nicknamed "The Liberator"?
He was the one who helped Ireland take more steps towards freedom.
Who was he adopted by?
He was adopted by their uncle Maurice.
Why did he move to France?
To continue his education.
What did he do when he moved back to Dublin?
He was able to set up a law practice in Dublin.
What was the main aim of the Catholic Association?
To gain Catholic Emancipation, so that the Catholics could get their rights restored under the law.
What were the "monster meetings"?
They were meetings where Daniel would speak about the topic of repealing the union so that Ireland could have its own parliament.
What was his uncle's profession?
His uncle worked as a smuggler.
What did he witness in France?
He witnessed the French Revolution.
Who did he marry?
He married Mary O' Connell in 1802.
How much did the members have to pay to fund the cause?
They had to pay 1 penny a day.
Why did Daniel cancel the meeting on Tara Hill in October, 1843?
To prevent people from getting injured in the meeting, as the British goverment said that the meeting would be ceased using physical force.
Was he the youngest or the eldest of the 10 children in his family?
He was the eldest of the 10 children.
He would eventually adopt a pacifist approach.
How much children did they have and how many of them survived infancy?
They had a total of 11 children, 7 of whom survived infancy.
Who was Daniel's opponent in the election that took place in 1828?
The opponent was a Protestant landlord, he was expected to win.
What were Daniel's last words?
"My body to Ireland, my heart to Rome,my sould to heaven."
Why did he attend an illegal hedge school?
To learn Irish and the Catholic religion.
Who painted the destruction of the French Revolution in 1793?
Jean Duplessis-Bertaux, a popular French artist.
What type of house did he live in?
He lived in a Georgian Townhouse situated in Merrion Square, Dublin.
Why couldn't he be a Member of Parliament?
Since he was a Catholic, he was not allowed to sit in parliament due to the Penal Laws.
Where were his remains buried in?
His remains were buried in the O'connell Family Crypt in Glasnevin Cemetery.