Historedia
Person

William Smith O'Brien

Events
1
Episodes
5
Years
1848–1849

Every event in Historedia whose sources name William Smith O'Brien, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. Young Irelander Rebellion in County Tipperary

    1848–1849

    Role: Leader of the attempted armed rebellion

    1. 16 July 1848 · SlievenamonSlievenamon Gathering

      O'Brien, Meagher, and Doheny gathered 50,000 people on Slievenamon in County Tipperary on 16 July 1848.

    2. 23-29 July 1848 · County Wexford through County Kilkenny into County TipperaryMarch to Tipperary

      From 23 to 29 July 1848, leaders raised the standard of revolt traveling from Wexford through Kilkenny into Tipperary.

    3. 29 July 1848 · Farranrory, near BallingarryFarranrory Uprising

      The failed nationalist uprising took place on 29 July 1848 at Farranrory, near Ballingarry, South Tipperary.

    4. 5 August 1848 · Thurles stationArrest of O'Brien

      William Smith O'Brien was recognized by a railway guard at Thurles station on 5 August 1848.

    5. June 1849 · DublinSentencing Commutation

      In June 1849, sentences for O'Brien and confederates were commuted to transportation for life to Van Diemen's Land.

Sources

  1. William Smith O'Brien Wikipedia, revision of 2026-05-31
  2. Young Ireland rebellion Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-14