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Derrynane House

Historic house once belonged to Daniel O'Connell

Caherdaniel
Sneem, Co. Kerry


Neighborhood: Sneem

Phone: +353 66 947 5113
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Derrynane House was the home of Catholic emancipator Daniel O'Connell (1775-1847). An impressive speaker, he was Ireland's first Catholic MP. O'Connell was born into a very old, wealthy Irish family that had made their fortune through smuggling and trading. Ironically, these illegal gains enabled Daniel O'Connell to pursue a career in law and politics. The charming house has been carefully restored and includes many unique pieces of furniture and possessions. Included is the dueling pistol O'Connell used to shoot John d'Esterre, as well as the single black glove O'Connell wore to church each week to mourn his victim. The gardens around the house are quite beautiful and worth a stroll. For those who want to go further, there is an interesting walk along the dunes. Admission rates for adults is EUR2.50; for senior citizens/students it is EUR2; while for children it is EUR1.50.

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