Ruán O’Donnell explores the creation of a public persona through the varied depictions of Ireland’s most recognisable political leader
Daniel O’Connell was regarded as one of the greatest parliamentarians of his times and was credited with securing Catholic Emancipation in 1829. While detractors noted that his compromises drastically reduced the Irish electorate and placed political influence firmly within the hands of the middle classes, O’Connell, nonetheless, towered above all other reformers of his generation
