Derrynane House & Beach
Teach Dhoire Fhionáin
The ancestral home of Daniel O’Connell, the “Liberator” of Ireland. The estate links a national historic park with a white-sand bay, often ranked among the most beautiful beaches on the Ring.
Derrynane House was the ancestral home of Daniel O’Connell, the 19th-century leader who fought for the political rights of Catholics. It is now a national historic park managed by the Office of Public Works (OPW), displaying his furniture, letters and his luxurious carriage. In front of the house, Derrynane Beach has white sand and clear water. At low tide you can walk out to Abbey Island to see the ruins of a medieval church. The estate has a subtropical garden and woodland walks. Admission to the house follows the OPW’s published prices. The beach and park are free to visit.
Opening hours
Approx. Apr–Oct 10:30–17:15 (per OPW)
Nearby sights
- Waterville
- Staigue Stone Fort
- Ballycarbery Castle
- Cahergall Stone Fort
- Sneem
- Valentia Island
- Portmagee
- Kerry Cliffs