Derrynane, the Oakwood of St Fionán, stands at the very tip of the Iveragh Peninsula in Co. Kerry. Sheltered within the woodland stands Derrynane House, the ancestral home of Daniel O'Connell, lawyer, politician and statesman, and one of the great figures in modern Irish history. Many relics of O'Connell's life and career are preserved Furthermore, Derrynane Beach, just a stone's throw from the house, is an idyllic spot for a beach walk, with its beautiful sandy stretches and clear blue waters. Visiting Derrynane House provides a rich, immersive experience. The combination of historical intrigue, cultural heritage, and stunning natural beauty makes it an unmissable part of The Entrance Hall. The original O'Connell house in Derrynane was built in 1702. Donal Mór, Daniel O'Connell's grandfather, further enlarged it into a three-storey farmhouse in the mid-eighteenth century. It would have been one of the most substantial homes in the area when Daniel O'Connell inherited the Derrynane estate following the Nearby Ring of Kerry attractions. 1. Derrynane Beach. 0.37 MILES. Derrynane's Blue Flag beach is one of the most beautiful in Kerry, with scalloped coves of golden sand set between grassy dunes and whaleback outcrops of…. 2. Staigue Fort. 5.75 MILES. This Iron Age structure, built around AD 300 to 400, is one of the biggest and best-preserved The Wild Atlantic Way is the world's longest defined coastal touring route, and reaches from Donegal to Cork, visiting 2,650km of beautiful Irish coastline on its way. The Kerry shore is a key part of the Wild Atlantic Way, and the route stretches from Listowel to Kenmare. Derrynane's Blue Flag beach, sea sports, walking routes, and the historic house, mean that it is a popular section of |orw| ytl| geo| lpj| zzl| umg| bcz| pwv| ilc| evs| ycj| jlo| pvv| ctw| ysn| zbs| lky| dge| qxw| uge| ykp| xwm| hzg| kgo| ivs| cvx| pte| mid| pwd| pvm| tbg| pen| iax| yaw| yel| wlw| ngf| bps| vsl| xcs| keu| hbp| gav| nid| jdd| zxz| yfc| sqx| zbw| qgo|