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Brian Casey
Historian and archives manager at the Dublin Cemeteries Trust. Expert in Irish history, with a focus on the 18th and 19th centuries.
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Jul 31, 2025
• 44min
Ireland's Liberator - The Life of Daniel O'Connell
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Brian Casey, a historian and archives manager at the Dublin Cemeteries Trust, dives deep into the life of Daniel O'Connell, known as 'The Liberator.' They explore O'Connell's passionate yet complex journey for Catholic Emancipation and his unique blend of nationalism and monarchism. Casey highlights the fascinating contrasts in O'Connell's life, from his affluent upbringing and revolutionary education to his personal struggles. Their conversation unfolds in Glasnevin Cemetery, underscoring O'Connell's enduring legacy in shaping modern Ireland.
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