Richard Barry O'Brien facts for kids
Richard Barry O'Brien (born March 7, 1847, died March 17, 1918) was an Irish lawyer, historian, and journalist. He wrote many books about Ireland.
Richard was born in Kilrush, County Clare, Ireland. He studied law in Dublin. Later, he moved to London. There, he helped start the Irish Literary Society. He also joined the London Gaelic League, which promoted Irish language and culture. He worked for Patrick McMahon, a Member of Parliament (MP). This job helped him meet important politicians from Britain and Ireland.
Richard O'Brien supported Charles Stuart Parnell. Parnell was a big leader of the Irish Parliamentary Party. This party worked in the British Parliament. Parnell wanted Richard to become an MP too. But Richard said no because he loved writing more. In 1898, he wrote an important book about Parnell's life. Richard was very involved in politics. He strongly believed in "Home Rule" for Ireland. Home Rule meant Ireland would govern itself. His book showed what Home Rule politicians did.
Richard supported Great Britain during the First World War. Three of his sons fought in that war.
He passed away in London. He was buried in Glasnevin Cemetery in Dublin, Ireland.
Richard O'Brien's Books
Richard O'Brien wrote many books about Irish history and politics. Here are some of his well-known works:
- The Irish Land Question and English Public Opinion (1879)
- Fifty Years of Irish History (1883–85)
- Biography of Parnell (1898)
- The Life of Lord Russell of Killowen (1902)
- A Hundred Years of Irish History (1902)
- Dublin Castle and the Irish People (1909)
- Irish Memories (1918)
