The ancestral home of Daniel O'Connell, "The Liberator", set in 120 hectares of coastal parkland on the Iveragh Peninsula. Inside are unique relics of his life, from a triumphal chariot to the bed he died in.
Guided tours take in the dining room, drawing room and portraits of the O'Connell family. Look for unique relics of 'The Liberator', including the triumphal chariot Dublin presented to him in 1844 and the bed he died in three years later.
Garden paths lead through the demesne's exotic planting and arboretum, part of over 120 hectares of lands rich in horticultural and botanical interest.
Walking trails and a bike trail thread through the tidal flats, woodland and coastline of the National Historic Park.
Before the tour, a short film in the audio-visual room tells the story of the man who lived here, and the guide answers questions afterwards.
The house sits above Derrynane's Blue Flag beach. At low tide you can walk out to Abbey Island, where a 6th-century abbey ruin holds the grave of O'Connell's wife, Mary.
Refreshments are served in the café adjoining the courtyard after your tour.
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