Daniel O'Connell commemoration today

The annual commemoration of Daniel O'Connell takes place today in Dublin.

Sun, 20 May, 2012 - 12:36

The annual commemoration of Daniel O'Connell takes place today in Dublin.

Often referred to as "The Liberator", O'Connell was an Irish political leader in the first half of the 19th century and a former Lord Mayor of Dublin.

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