Derrynane House

Dublin's main street, O'Connell Street, is named after him, and he's known as one the greatest figures in modern Irish history, but the home of Daniel O'Connell, Derrynane House, is largely undiscovered. This impressive house is sheltered in woodland at the tip of the Iveragh Peninsula on the scenic Ring of Kerry.

Tour the rooms, laid out as they were in the 19th century and discover artefacts of O'Connell's life and career as a lawyer, politician and statesman. Explore highlights of the permanent collection, including the unique chariot presented to Daniel O’Connell by the citizens of Dublin in 1844.

Take time to wander through the impressive gardens; the main plantations and garden walks were laid out in the 18th and 19th centuries. Stop by the Gothic folly known as the summer house to see for yourself why Daniel O'Connell loved to spend his holidays here.