Derrynane House & National Park
Derrynane House is the ancestral home of Daniel O’Connell, one of Ireland’s most famous sons and one of the most iconic figures of Irish history. “The Liberator” a lawyer, politician and statesman, is best known for achieving Catholic Emancipation in 1829, that is, the right of a Catholic to take a seat in parliament without having to take an oath depreciatory of his religion. He achieved this using peaceful methods and empowering others and inspired many leaders in the following century.
Derrynane House & National Park
Situated on 120 hectares of parklands on the Kerry coast, the house displays relics of O’Connell’s life and career. Guided tours of the house are available on request, along with a visual presentation. Access for visitors with disabilities is limited to the ground floor.
Daniel O’Connell’s former home is a museum and is well worth a visit. Derrynane National Park and the local coastline provide a range of different levels of walks.
South Kerry
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