Derrynane House
Derrynane House
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Aisling O
County Kerry, Ireland23 contributions
Aug 2022 • Family
The house is set in one of the most beautiful settings in the world. The calmness and peace that can be felt immediately on arrival is unbelievable. The house is of an extremely special historical importance and extremely reasonable price wise to visit and when compared with other historical country houses in the area, of far better value.
The gardens are beautiful and relaxing and there’s even a fairy trail for the kids.
The beach is spectacularly surreal and cannot be described in words, it has to be experienced. One of the lesser known attractions in Kerry but most definitely the best.
The gardens are beautiful and relaxing and there’s even a fairy trail for the kids.
The beach is spectacularly surreal and cannot be described in words, it has to be experienced. One of the lesser known attractions in Kerry but most definitely the best.
Written August 14, 2022
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beegal
Iowa City, IA170 contributions
Sep 2022
Uncrowded little gem of a museum house, best after viewing the 20-minute video about Daniel O’Connell’s life. Surrounded by beautiful gardens, a nice walk to spectacular beaches and a short drive to the Abbey. The tea garden cafe had wonderful food, including vegan options. And I can’t say enough about the kind and informative staff who made our visit fantastic.
Written September 14, 2022
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Bernie C
County Kerry, Ireland155 contributions
Aug 2020
As I could only travel in my own county at this time in 2020 I went to visit Derrynane House. It has been on my bucket list for ages. It is the ancestral home of Daniel O'Connell who is known as the Liberator a very powerful person in Irish history. The house is lovely to visit, you watch a video of the history and layout of the house. It was very interesting. I found the turnoff hard to find you could miss it.
Written January 27, 2021
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Perxie
Dublin, Ireland16 contributions
Jul 2020 • Family
We tried to visit the house today but due to the incompetence of the OPW, that wasn't possible. We had driven for over an hour to get there and were told that the only way to obtain a ticket was to stand outside in the unsheltered downpour for an hour and ten minutes. The two members of staff would not let us buy tickets for the next tour and sit in our car for the 70 minutes 'in case we didn't come back'. How utterly bizarre considering they'd already have our money. The rain was torrential and this was their only system, no way to book in advance. So much for holidaying in Ireland when our national visitor sites go out of their way to treat visitors like scum. How embarrassing for us as a country.
Written July 29, 2020
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NIAMH K
15 contributions
Jul 2020
This is a fantastic and great for anyone wishing to brush up on their history of Daniel O'Connell. The tour is self-guided but is well laid out and very easy to get around. The tour begins with a film before setting off around the house, with an information sheet to guide you. There are beautiful gardens and a stunning beach on the land, so this is a must-see even if you just want some outdoor activities or picnic. Staff were very friendly and helpful also.
Written July 28, 2020
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Marci H
Scottsdale, AZ17 contributions
Jun 2018 • Couples
This is off the beaten path but worth the trip! We were fascinated by the history and pleased that it was a small intimate environment. The guides love this house...you can tell!
Written September 18, 2018
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Roland D
London, UK1,138 contributions
May 2018 • Friends
This beautiful house was the family home of Daniel O’Connell, Irish patriot. It is well worth the drive down extremely narrow lanes. It costs just 5 euros to enter. It is free to English Heritage members. It has two rooms on the ground floor - a study and dining room. Upstairs is a library, elegant drawing room and a third with the bed in which the great man died in Genoa. Oddly, his body was mainly buried in Dublin but his heart was taken to Rome! The rooms are furnished with O’Connell’s furniture, family portraits and memorabilia. There is also an audio visual display room, carriage house which contains the triumphal chariot which staged his release from prison and a chapel.
There is a cafe which sells delicious ice cream!
There is a cafe which sells delicious ice cream!
Written May 24, 2018
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Sally J
Kenmare, Ireland191 contributions
Apr 2014 • Family
Unfortunately we did not get to go into the house as just before we got to the door a man emerged and actually shooed us away saying they were closed! There were no apologies, no letting us know when it would be open, he just opened the door before we got to it and very abruptly said "closed" while waving us away and then shut the door. I was shocked and will not be returning when they are open.
Written April 24, 2014
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Mike H
County Mayo, Ireland333 contributions
Sep 2020
Cash only entry tickets considering the current circumstances is mind boggling. Man on the desk rolled his eyes when i queried this, not his fault, so id love to know who's call this is??? Overall very disappointing, little info on the man himself and very few actual exhibits, could be so much more but as an Irish history buff, had to come here and in fairness entry is only €3
Written September 17, 2020
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Roberta Aherne
Dunshaughlin, Ireland309 contributions
Sep 2020 • Couples
Informative video, some interesting elements in the house and fair price. Cash only €5. Options of trails for walks. Bad signage.
Written September 8, 2020
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Friend from UK coming Nov would like to visit 25 as well as lunch if open thank you Susan
Written November 4, 2019
I was there in June.
Please check the website.
November is very late in the
season and may be closed.
Good luck !
Written November 5, 2019
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