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Daniel O’Connell – Emancipator

    • Director

      Ruán Magan

    • Credits

      Producers:
      Suzanne Colwell,
      Ruán Magan

      Writer:
      Ruán Magan

      Cinematographers:
      Oliver Hegarty,
      Colm Hogan,
      Brian O'Leary.

    • Principal Cast

      Domhnall Gleeson,
      Mary Rea,
      Olga Wehrly.

  • Category

    Documentary

Marking the 250th anniversary of Daniel O’Connell’s birth in 1775, this documentary explores his life and legacy, and examines how O’Connell’s achievements continue to shape and impact our world today.

A Create One production, produced in association with RTÉ, University of Notre Dame and University College Cork, with the support of the Department of Culture, Communications and Sport and the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Ireland.

World premiere: Cork International Film Festival, 2025

60 minutes, Ireland, 2025, Colour

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