Derrynane House is the former home of Daniel O’Connell (1775-1847), an Irish barrister and advocate of peaceful Irish independence. His home, which remains intact today, has since been transformed into a museum dedicated to this historic figure…
Visit Derrynane House
A museum dedicated to Daniel O’Connell
The house is located in a small 120-hectare national park. You can also admire the beauty of the surrounding environment, with its beaches, tropical plants and deep forests…
The house has 2 floors which can be visited:
- the ground floor features a wealth of Daniel O’Connell memorabilia. Highlights include his sword, family portraits, period furniture and an old blunderbuss that once belonged to Robert Emmet.
- The upstairs features a large library, an old armchair where he used to sit during his lifetime, and posters and photos.
- in the outbuildings, don’t miss the float on which the lawyer is paraded in triumph!
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