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O'Brien, William Smith
The Oxford Companion to Irish History
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O'Brien, William Smith (1803–64), nationalist politician. Born into a Protestant gentry family, O'Brien inherited estates at Cahermoyle, Co. Limerick, and was educated at Harrow and Cambridge. He was elected MP for Ennis in 1828 as a Tory, but supported
Catholic emancipation and gravitated towards independent liberalism. In parliament he advocated assisted emigration, education reform, and an Irish poor law, but became convinced that justice for Ireland could not be attained under the
Union. He joined the
Repeal Association in October 1843 and acted as leader during
O'Connell's imprisonment in 1844. O'Brien saw himself as a ‘Middle‐Aged Irelander’, mediating between O'Connell and the
Young Ireland group, but felt obliged to secede with the latter in 1846. O'Brien hoped to win the patriotic gentry to repeal, and opposed social radicalism. Having reluctantly put himself at the head of the
rebellion of 1848, he was convicted of high treason and
transported to Tasmania. He was pardoned in 1854 and returned to Ireland in 1856, playing no further role in politics except to denounce
Fenianism.
Peter Gray
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NASDAQ announces appointment of William OBrien as Senior Vice President, New Listings, Corporate Client Group.
M2 Presswire; 12/20/2005; 700+ words
; ...December 2005-NASDAQ: NASDAQ announces appointment of William OBrien as Senior Vice President, New Listings, Corporate...NASDAQ "; NASDAQ: NDAQ) announced today that William O'Brien has been appointed Senior Vice President...
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OBIT - OBRIEN, WILLIAM M.
Newspaper article from: Roanoke Times & World News; 8/1/2007; 374 words
; William M. OBrien, 68, of Cary, N.C. and formerly of Salem...preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Estelle OBrien. His surviving family includes his son, William Michael OBrien, Jr. of Norfolk; daughter, Whitney Ann OBrien...
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OBIT - OBRIEN, WILLIAM MICHAEL SR.
Newspaper article from: Roanoke Times & World News; 7/31/2007; 220 words
; William Michael OBrien, Sr., 68, of Raleigh, N.C. and formerly of Salem, Va., passed away on Saturday, July 28, 2007. Arrangements by John M. Oakey & Son, Salem, 389-5441 .
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Ruthless OBrien shows no mercy; Its coming home: Irelands squad show off the Intercontinental Cup in South Africa.
Newspaper article from: The Daily Mail (London, England); 11/3/2008; 700+ words
; ...the most glorious fashion. William Porterfield and Niall OBrien scored 56 runs against probably...be Namibias only success as OBrien went on to finish 119 not out...best 134. Andre Botha, Kevin OBrien and Andrew White who scored...
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Time to take on the world; Off again: Kevin OBrien (left) and Trent Johnston help Ireland to the final of the Twenty20 qualifier competition. Kevin and Niall OBrien (below) celebrate World Cup qualification.
Newspaper article from: The Daily Mail (London, England); 8/5/2008; 700+ words
; ...end of it they were 3-2. William Porterfield had driven at Thomas...pace came off the ball, the OBrien brothers had faced nine balls...and Trent Johnston and Kevin OBrien stood up to plunder nine off...Only two runs were needed but OBrien finished matters in the grand...
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OBIT - OBRIEN, BEULAH M. (MA BOO)
Newspaper article from: Roanoke Times & World News; 9/19/2008; 269 words
; Beulah M. (Ma Boo) OBrien, of Roanoke, Va., died Wednesday, September...2008. She is survived by one son, Wayne R. OBrien; one sister, Eunice Harris; one grandson, Sean William OBrien; her loving nephew, David Dillon; and many...
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Oranje crush as Irish brothers take control; Watching brief: Niall (left) and Kevin OBrien look on as Henk-Jan Mol considers taking a single in yesterdays one-day international.
Newspaper article from: The Daily Mail (London, England); 7/29/2008; 700+ words
; ...to finish with 58 not out. OBrien must sit out todays game against...Thinus Fourie left out, Kevin OBrien shared the new ball with Peter...innings as Gloucester-shires William Porterfield hit four boundaries...Schiferli to second slip. Niall OBrien did the same, eight overs...
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Furious Cardinal quits Amnesty in row over abortion; Cardinal Keith OBrien: Resigned after 30 years as Amnesty member.
Newspaper article from: The Daily Mail (London, England); 8/29/2007; 700+ words
; ...wouldundermine its work. Cardinal OBrien has been a member of Amnesty...not a human right. Cardinal OBrien suggested that the people who...values. In a statement, Bishop William Skylstad, president of the...conceptionto natural Cardinal Keith OBrien: Resigned after 30 years as...
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A magnificent OBrien seven; Along for the ride: Septimus (right), ridden at Leopardstown by Wayne Lordan, is part of Aidan OBriens grand plan.
Newspaper article from: The Daily Mail (London, England); 9/9/2008; 700+ words
; Byline: PEADAR FLANAGAN AIDAN OBRIEN, who next Saturday will bid to create a bit of modern...Septimus, New Zealand, Mikhail Fokine, Honolulu, William Hogarth and Adored all trained by OBrien make up his seven-strong brigade which appeared...
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Return of big names gives Simmons lift; Ready to go: (l-r) Cusack, Simmons and OBrien.
Newspaper article from: The Daily Mail (London, England); 7/23/2008; 700+ words
; ...Netherlands and Scotland next week. William Porterfield will captain his...bottom-ranked Norway. Niall OBrien will pull rank over Gary Wilson...presence. Fit-again Kevin OBrien, who joined Simmons and Alex...Saturday. Sportsmail invited OBrien to estimate how far his elder...
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