Derrynane House, home of O’Connell
Romantic painting of O’Connell's home in the fastnesses of South Kerry. He lived far away from the centres of power.
From National Library of Ireland Daniel O’Connell Facsimile DocumentsDerrynane House, home of O’Connell
From National Library of Ireland Daniel O’Connell Facsimile Documents
From National Library of Ireland Daniel O’Connell Facsimile Documents
Derrynane House, home of O’Connell
Romantic painting of O’Connell's home in the fastnesses of South Kerry. He lived far away from the centres of power.
From National Library of Ireland Daniel O’Connell Facsimile DocumentsWhile in France, O'Connell saw the violence of the French Revolution and grew to dislike bloodshed. He did not agree with movements in Ireland like the United Irishmen and Young Irelanders. He wanted the Irish, especially the Catholics of Ireland, to get their rights by peaceful means. He wished them to be allowed to vote, hold public office and have the right to education.
Despite his dislike for violence, O'Connell fought a duel with a member of Dublin Corporation called D'Esterre in 1815.
Dual with D'Esterre
Dual with D'Esterre
Dual with D'Esterre
Dual with D'Esterre
Dual with D'Esterre
O'Connell had accused the Corporation of meanness and D'Esterre challenged him to a duel. O'Connell shot his opponent dead but regretted it very much. However, the duel increased his popularity in Ireland