Description

Irish history.

Daniel O' Connell

Once home to the famous Irishman, Daniel O Connell, Derrynane House now displays many relics of O Connell’s life and of his career as a lawyer, politician and statesman. There are also 120 hectares of parkland to roam as well as fabulous scenic sites to be seen.

Opened as a museum in 1967, Derrynane House has been a popular site amongst tourists ever since. Furnished with family portraits, writings and a great many items relating to Daniel O’Connell’s political life, it will appeal especially to the history lover.

A video presentation outlines the life and times of the great man who obtained Catholic Emancipation for Ireland. To Irish people he is known as ‘the Liberator’.

Directions

3.5km from Caherdaniel, off the N70 - the "Ring of Kerry".

Facilities

Exhibition, toilets, toilet for visitors with disabilities, car/coach park, audio visual presentation, outdoor self-guiding trail.

Coffee shop: Seating capacity: 30

Opening times

Guided tours available on request: Max No.: 40, Duration: 30 minutes.

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