Oconnell Daniel Collection

Laying the foundation-stone of the O'Connell Monument in Sackville-street, Dublin, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Laying the foundation-stone of the O'Connell Monument in Sackville-street, Dublin, 1864. Engraving from a photograph by Mr. W. H

House of Lords - the Lord Chancellor pronouncing judgment in the case of the Queen v. O Connell, 1844. Interior of the Palace of Westminster in London

The Governor of the Richmond Penitentiary, 1844. Creator: Unknown
The Governor of the Richmond Penitentiary, 1844. Portrait of Irishman Thomas Purdon, Esq. the Governor of the Richmond Penitentiary at Dublin [in Ireland], whose kindness towards Mr

Great Repeal Meeting in Washington Hall, 1844. Creator: Unknown
Great Repeal Meeting in Washington Hall, 1844. Meeting in New York:for the purpose of raising a fund for the payment of the fine of £ 2000 which Mr

Liberation of Mr O Connell... arrival of the news at the penitentiary, 1844
Liberation of Mr O Connell, and the other State Prisoners, at Dublin - arrival of the news at the penitentiary, 1844. The Richmond Bridewell in Dublin, Ireland

The procession passing the Bank, 1844. Creator: Unknown
The procession passing the Bank, 1844. Celebrations in Dublin, Ireland, after the release from prison of nationalist politician Daniel O Connell

O Connell at the balcony, in Merrion Square, Dublin, 1844. Creator: Unknown
O Connell at the balcony, in Merrion Square, Dublin, 1844. Irish politician Daniel O Connell addresses a crowd in the rain

Mr. O Connell, in his triumphal car, 1844. Creator: Unknown
Mr. O Connell, in his triumphal car, 1844. Crowds in Dublin, Ireland, celebrate the release from prison of nationalist politician. At length Mr

The car, 1844. Creator: Unknown
The car, 1844. Special seat in which nationalist politician Daniel O Connell was conveyed through the streets of Dublin, Ireland, after his release from prison. At length Mr

Night-scene in a Dublin-street, 1844. Creator: Unknown
Night-scene in a Dublin-street, 1844. Crowds celebrate after Irish nationalist politician Daniel O Connell was released from prison. From " Illustrated London News", 1844, Vol I

The O Connell Monument and the Nelson Pillar, O Connell Street, Dublin, Ireland, c1930s. Memorial to Daniel O Connell by John Henry Foley

Military Rough-Riders Breaking an Unruly Animal, 1833. Creator: John Doyle
Military Rough-Riders Breaking an Unruly Animal, 1833. Chief Secretary for Ireland Edward Stanley, Prime Minister Charles Grey

Dispersion of the Thimble-Rig, 1834. Creator: John Doyle
Dispersion of the Thimble-Rig, 1834. British politicians: Agad, here is the Police ; I shan t stir a peg ; I ll be off ; Then so shall I

Going to the Fair with it!... 1837. Creator: John Doyle
Going to the Fair with it!. A Cant Phrase for doing any thing in an extravagant way - Known it is presumed to most persons, 1837

The Reconciliation. An Affecting Scene, 1834. Creator: John Doyle
The Reconciliation. An Affecting Scene, 1834. Edward Stanley, Earl of Derby; Hugh Fortescue, 2nd Earl Fortescue; Sir James Robert George Graham; Edward John Littleton

A Family Group, framed, glazed and ready to be hung up at Brookes s, 1835. Creator: John Doyle
A Family Group, framed, glazed and ready to be hung up at Brookes s, 1835. Lord Ebrington - British politician Hugh Fortescue

Daniel O Connell, c1840, (c1880). Creator: Thomas Heathfield Carrick
Daniel O Connell, (c1840), c1880. Daniel O Connell (1775-1847) Irish political leader who campaigned for Catholic emancipation. [Blackie & Son, London, Glasgow & Edinburgh]

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"O'Connell Daniel: A Trailblazer's Journey through Triumph and Turmoil" Step into the world of O'Connell Daniel, a name etched in history as a symbol of resilience and justice. From the hallowed halls of the House of Lords to the confines of Richmond Penitentiary, his story unfolds with remarkable twists. In 1844, amidst an air thick with anticipation, Lord Chancellor pronounced judgment in "The Queen v. The Governor of Richmond Penitentiary. " It was here that O'Connell Daniel's fight for liberation began, captured by an unknown creator who immortalized this pivotal moment. A year marked by fervor and change saw Washington Hall hosting the Great Repeal Meeting. Faces lost to time gather in this snapshot from 1844, painted by an enigmatic artist. Little did they know that news would soon arrive at the penitentiary about Mr. O'Connell's long-awaited freedom. As a procession winds its way past the Bank in 1844, onlookers catch glimpses of hope embodied by O'Connell himself. Standing tall on Merrion Square's balcony in Dublin, he addresses his supporters with passion and determination – another scene shrouded in mystery thanks to an anonymous creator. Triumph takes form as Mr. O'Connell rides through Dublin streets atop his triumphal car; a sight that left hearts swelling with pride back in 1844. The vehicle itself becomes part of history - its details forever hidden behind anonymity but serving as a testament to perseverance. Yet not all moments were filled with celebration; darkness loomed even then. In one such night-scene captured by an unknown artist on a Dublin street during that fateful year, shadows dance along cobblestones hinting at challenges faced along O’Connell’s path. Fast forward to c1930s when Ireland stands proud under Nelson Pillar’s watchful gaze upon O'Connell Street.