If you’re ever having a bad day, remember it could always be worse, as the story of Captain Henry Quill shows! Ultan explores the unfortunate service record of Quill, who served during the Battle of Waterloo. #glasnevincemetery #glasnevin #cemetery #waterloo #ireland #dublin

Pleased to be asked to speak about Liam Ó Briain, republican, Irish language enthusiast, Francophile, and recipient of the Légion d'honneur at Experience Glasnevin - Ireland's National Cemetery by France in Ireland 🇫🇷 🇪🇺 yesterday 📸 Paul Reardon

Great to welcome tcdUnit18 Trinity in the Community for a tour of Glasnevin Cemetery 🌿 Big thanks to our resident historian Warren Farrell for leading the way, and to Holly Ritchie & Mary Colclough for the ongoing support! 🤝 📖 Warren's book "So Once Was I" is in bookshops now!

The Bastille Day 🇫🇷 ceremony at the France–Ireland Memorial, Glasnevin, honoured the Irish men and women who fought for France.   A moment of remembrance, friendship, and shared values 🇫🇷🇮🇪 #14July #BastilleDay #FranceIreland #Glasnevin #Remembrance

The famous advice for women given by Constance Markievicz was, "dress suitably in short shirts and strong boots, leave your jewels and gold wands in the bank and buy a revolver". #OnThisDay 1927 she was buried in #GlasnevinCemetery alongside many of her comrades. #IrishHistory

🇮🇪 O’Connell 250 Symposium: Liberty, Democracy & the Struggle for Human Rights Join leading voices as we reflect on O’Connell’s legacy and today’s human rights challenges. 📍 Trinity College Dublin, 29 – 30 July 🔗 eventbrite.com/e/138392365590… #DanielOConnell250 #HubMatters

Yesterday, Irish History Podcast (Fin) and I spoke about the life and legacy of Daniel O'Connell in Experience Glasnevin - Ireland's National Cemetery The podcast will be dropped next Thursday 31st to mark An Post stamps commemorating 250th anniversary of O'Connell's birth. My first time on a podcast was fun!

The main street in our capital city is named after him but Daniel O’Connell has become a neglected figure in Irish history. Prof Patrick Geoghegan, Director of the Trinity Long Room Hub discusses the life & legacy of the Liberator, 250 years after his birth. #OConnell250

One of the most tragic romances in Irish history, the relationship between Michael Collins and his fiancé Kitty Kiernan. Ultan tells the story at Kitty’s grave in Glasnevin Cemetery. #irishhistory #michaelcollins #glasnevincemetery

To celebrate the 250th anniversary of the birth of Daniel O'Connell, the founder of Glasnevin Cemetery, our Historian Brian Casey joined the Irish History Podcast (Fin) podcast to chat about the life and legacy of the Liberator. #GlasnevinCemetery #IrishHistory shows.acast.com/9190bee0-95f3-…

On August 1st 1915, one of the most important moments in Irish history took place at the grave of Jeremiah O’Donovan Rossa. Ultan explores the story at his graveside. #glasnevincemetery #irishhistory #1916Rising

On the 250th anniversary of his birth we look on the life & legacy of Daniel O’Connell - we visit his birthplace in Kerry & in Dublin we trace his political career & final resting place at Glasnevin Cemetery on #RTENationwide Wednesday 6th August RTÉ One 7pm History Ireland RTÉ RT

Today marks the 250th anniversary of the birth of Daniel O'Connell, the man known as 'The Liberator’ rte.ie/news/2025/0806…

Daniel O'Connell, King of Belgium..? 250 years ago today The Liberator was born. Fighting on behalf of oppressed people, his greatest triumphs are Catholic Emancipation & the repeal of the Penal Laws.🕊️ So beloved was he that in 1830, three 🇧🇪 MPs voted for him to become King!

Today we mark 250 years since the birth of Daniel O’Connell. To mark the occasion, Ultan explores the formative events in the Liberator’s life! #glasnevincemetery #IrishHistory #danieloconnell #ireland

The remarkable story of Daniel O'Connell - internationally renowned & a pivotal figure in Irish history, we hear about his extraordinary life on #RTENationwide Wednesday 6th August RTÉ One 7pm History Ireland Stair na hÉireann | History of Ireland 🇮🇪 Irish History Experience Glasnevin - Ireland's National Cemetery TCD Histories RTÉ Archives

Today we celebrate 250 years since the birth of the founder of Glasnevin Cemetery, Daniel O'Connell. Tune in to RTÉ Nationwide tonight at 7pm for an exploration into the Liberator's fascinating life, as well as a visit to his final resting place here in Glasnevin!

Today is the 250th anniversary of the birth of ‘The Liberator’, Daniel O’Connell. This rare daguerreotype from our collection is the only surviving photographic image of O’Connell that we're aware of, taken in 1844 in the Richmond Bridewell prison. 🔎nationalgallery.ie/art-and-artist…

Today is the 250th anniversary of the birth of Daniel O'Connell. President Higgins spoke in 2015 of O'Connell's legendary feats of intellectual force and oratorical skill as an advocate, his strategic political genius and his unfailing, stubborn commitment to the ideal of justice

In case you missed it last night, tune into RTÉ Nationwide on the @RTEPlayer, as we celebrated the 250th anniversary of the birth of Daniel O'Connell with an insight into his life and legacy, including his role in establishing Glasnevin Cemetery. 👉 loom.ly/5GWB4o4