Derrynane House is the home of Daniel O’Connell, known as “the Liberator” because of his great contributions to Irish political history (including Emancipation for Catholics). The highlight of this house (reached by a very winding road off the Ring of Kerry, toward the coast) is an enormous triumphal chariot, used when he was released from prison to crowds of thousands of adoring fans. The movie offered in the house is definitely worth watching, and the house is full of unique and interesting furniture. The gardens are famous and wonderful to walk through.
- Heritage Ireland: Derrynane House
- Wandering Educators: Derrynane House
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- Daniel O’Connell’s Triumphant Chariot – Photo courtesy of the National Library of Ireland
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- Derrynane House – Photo by Wandering Educators
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- Derrynane House – Photo by Wandering Educators
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- Hydrangea at Derrynane House – Photo by Wandering Educators
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- Derrynane House – Photo by Wandering Educators
Written by Jessie Voigts
Jessie loves to travel, especially to Ireland and Scotland. When she’s not wandering, she and her family live on a lake in Michigan. She is the publisher of Wandering Educators, a travel library for people curious about the world, and founded the Youth Travel Blogging Mentorship Program. Jessie’s Tips | Website
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