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Derrynane House

Caherdaniel, Iveragh Peninsula, County Kerry, Republic of Ireland Irish manor houses Museums in Ireland

La Derrynane House - Andrew Parnell - cc

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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