According to press reports of the time, over 50,000 people attended, many coming from as far away as County Galway, although the attendance would have been larger had there not been confusion about whether or not the meeting was cancelled. Although local folklore states that Daniel O' Connell attended the meeting, it is almost certain that he was not present as he was attending parliamentary debates in Westminster at the time.
Reports from the press at the time indicate that a large crowd of over 50,000 people showed up, with many coming from distant County Galway. However, the actual number may have been higher if there hadn't been confusion about whether or not the event was cancelled. Local lore claims that Daniel O' Connell attended the meeting, but it is almost certain he did not as he was in Westminster for parliamentary debates.