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A ‘Monster meeting’ in the city, July 1843 – the biggest gathering in Waterford’s history

A ‘Monster meeting’ in the city, July 1843 – the biggest gathering in Waterford’s history

Sun, 08 Mar, 2026

Whatever the exact attendance, the monster meeting in Waterford attracted the greatest crowd in the city’s long history.

The Enduring Legacy of the “Great Liberator”

The Enduring Legacy of the “Great Liberator”

Mon, 25 Aug, 2025

This year marks the 250th anniversary of the birth of Daniel O’Connell, the “Great Liberator”.

Bureaucratic delays tied up return of Daniel O’Connell painting to Ireland, files show

Bureaucratic delays tied up return of Daniel O’Connell painting to Ireland, files show

Sat, 28 Dec, 2024

The Royal Bank of Scotland tried to give the State the portrait for two years.

Man found with heroin told gardaí it was first and last time he would hold drugs

Man found with heroin told gardaí it was first and last time he would hold drugs

Wed, 28 Feb, 2024

Daniel O'Connell (42) of Cherry Orchard Park, Ballyfermot, Dublin 10 pleaded guilty to possession of heroin for sale or supply on March 8th, 2022 at the same location.