Area around Derrynane House

Derrynane House

Derrynane House was the home of Irish politician and statesman Daniel O'Connell. Daniel O'Connell was born in 1775 and founded the Catholic Association in 1823 with the aim of achieving political equality for Catholics. The house is located on the Iveragh Peninsula on the Ring of Kerry near the village of Derrynane.  The house displays many relics of O'Connell s life and career.
Today some 120 hectares of the lands of Derrynane, together with Derrynane House, make up Derrynane National Historic Park.

Derrynane House was opened as a museum in 1967, the house is furnished with family portraits, writings and a great many items relating to Daniel O'Connell, from the duelling pistols used when he killed rival John D'Esterre in 1815 and the black glove he wore in remembrance ever since, to the fabulous gold chariot he rode through Dublin amidst jubilant crowds on his release from prison. A video presentation outlines the life and times of the great man.

Opening hours museum 

If you want to know some more about Daniel O'Connell and you are interested in Irish history, there is another blog:

Derrynane House - Ireland Co.Kerry

Cahersiveen

Cahersiveen lies at the foot of the Beentee Mountain on the river Fertha overlooking Valentia Harbour. It is halfway the Ring of Kerry.
Daniel O'Connell "The Liberator"(1775-1847), one of Ireland's most famous politician was born here.

Cahersiveen is a popular overnight point for visitors heading for the Skellig Islands. Traditional fairdays or marketdays are still held on the streets where you can meet the locals.

Cahersiveen offers a wealth of archeology, coastal and mountain walks, fishing, cycleroutes on countrylanes, a lot of restaurants, pubs and shops.

Vacation Rental Cahersiveen

River Fertha

Town Cahersiveen

View towards Cahersiveen, Valentia Island and river Fertha

County Kerry Cahersiveen

Killorglin

Killorglin is the gateway to the Ring of Kerry. The town has a population of approximately 2000 citizens. It is located on the river Laune which has a rowing club and a boathouse.

River Laune, Killorglin

Most popular tourist attraction is the Puck Fair. It is held on the 10th, 11th and 12th August. Every year a group of people go up into the mountains and catch a wild goat. This goat is brought back to the town and the Queen of Puck Fair crowns the goat "King Puck". The goat is then put into a small cage on a high stand in the middle of the town. From this moment the fair has started. There is singing and dancing. On the opening day is a horse fair and on the second day a cattle fair.

www.puckfair.ie

King Puck

Puck Fair

In Killorglin you can visit the Basement Museum home to exhibition covering Kerry history, traditions, legends and folklore in photographs and print.

Address: Mill Road, Killorglin

On the east side of the river Laune are the remains of Dromavala Church. This was originally dedicated to Saint Lawrence, after which the parish is called (Cill Lorgan).

Shop Killorglin

Town Killorglin

Bed & Breakfast Killorglin:

Hillview Farmhouse

www.hillviewfarm.com

Hillcrest

www.hillcrest-bb.com

LauneBridgeHouse

www.launebridgehouse.com

CanberraHouse

www.ogradyscanberrahouse.com

Hotels Killorglin

www.booking.com/city/ie/killorglin

Deros Tours Ring of Kerry

Killarney has several companies which offers the Ring of Kerry.

Deros Tours 22 Main Street Killarney.
This is a family runned business company which offers daily tours of the Ring of Kerry.
Starting time 10.30  return 17.00 (approx.)
See: www.derostours.com

I have done the Ring of Kerry with them which was excellent!

Other companies which offers Ring of Kerry are:

J.O. 'Callaghan & Sons Luxury Passenger Transport Services, Rockfield, Tralee Road, Killarney.
www.jocgroup.com

O'Connor Autotours Ltd, Ard Ross, Ross Road, Killarney
www.oconnorautotours.ie
www.oconnorautotours.com