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.
Press reports from the time state that a substantial crowd of more than 50,000 people gathered, with many coming from as far away as County Galway. However, the actual number may have been higher if there hadn't been confusion about whether or not the event took place. Local tradition claims that Daniel O' Connell was supposed to attend the meeting, but it is almost certain he did not as he was in Westminster for parliamentary debates.