Derrynane House

Derrynane House is the ancestral home of Daniel O'Connell, lawyer, politician and statesman.

Derrynane House is the ancestral home of Daniel O'Connell, lawyer, politician and statesman. Situated on the scenic Iveragh Peninsula on the Ring of Kerry coastline, Derrynane House displays many relics of O'Connell's life and career and is now an Irish National Monumement and part of a 320 acre National Park.

Guided tours of the house are available on request, along with a visual presentation.

Open April Wed-Sun & Bank Hols 10.30am-5pm; May-September Daily 10.30am-6pm; October - 21 November Daily 10.30am-6pm. Last admission 45 minutes before closing.

Adults €3; Child/Student €1; OAP/Group €2; Family €8.

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