Is it just me, or does this building radiate history? This, my friends, is O’Connell Secondary School. It has stood here on North Richmond Street since 1829, a testament to time and the pursuit of knowledge. Before any other Christian Brothers school dared to open in Dublin, O’Connell Secondary School was already laying the foundation for young minds. Named after the great Daniel O’Connell, a champion of Catholic Emancipation, the school itself seems to embody his spirit. It’s a place where, for almost two centuries, boys have come to learn, grow, and find their voice. And let me tell you, some remarkable voices have echoed through these halls. We’re talking poets like Thomas Kinsella, actors like Colm Meaney, and even a Eurovision winner, Paul Harrington. Imagine the schoolyard tales they could tell! O’Connell Secondary School has always been more than just bricks and mortar. It’s a living testament to the power of education and the enduring legacy of men like Daniel O’Connell.
Saint John the Evangelist
Whispers of history echo from these stones. This is the site of Saint John the Evangelist. Once a vibrant church