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The champion of Catholic rights lived at No. 1 Westland Row before moving to Merrion Square. Indeed, he was as much a local as he was a Kerryman. In fact, the first instance of note when O'Connell name appeared was a meeting of the residence-
The champion of Catholic rights lived at No. 1 Westland Row before moving to Merrion Square. Indeed, he was as much a local as he was a Kerryman. In fact, the first instance of note when O'Connell name appeared was a meeting of the residence-
St Andrews -St Marks parish. It took place committee room on Townsend St (purpose to acknowledge the efforts of liberal Protestants. He also made collections for a local day school and two separate orphan houses.
In this he was supported by local men like John Pearson, a pawnbroker (later poor law guardian). He exemplified the middle-class Catholic. A man of substance (intellectually-financially). In,1823 he undertook the creation of a meat market (Baggot Street). -Pawnshop location-
The Catholic Association often met locally at the Corn Exchange at Burgh Quay and at the Corn-Market. The danger of 'Orange Boys ' was averted by the use of local coal porters 'black diamonds' from the docks.
He also found support by liberal Protestants like Vere Lane who signed a declaration in support of a final adjustment of the Catholic question. However, by this time the Catholic masses (supported by a Catholic rent and members of the British Parliament) achieved emancipation
Pride was exemplified by church building and financial support for local initiatives. O'Connell held a meeting about the want of school children in the parish (Edmund Rice's Hanover School). Local leaders like Pearson and Rev. Myler collected substantial funds.
Hence, Westland Row School. They also collected funds for St. Andrews Church (the first Catholic church to be built on a street front since penal times). It cost £13,000 and when finished the largest in the city. They did not have to go far to find skilled crafts.
The Wexford born (an ardent supporter of O'Connell) who lived but a stones trow from the church at Wentworth Place (renamed HP in his memory) carved the classical monument 'Jeanette Farrell' later additions included the work of Willie Pearse.
