Derrynane House

19/08/2026

🎟️ Join us Saturday 29th August for the Daniel O'Connell Summer School at Derrynane House, Caherdaniel! A full day of lectures, discussions and speakers exploring Irish history and heritage.

Tickets are €35, with morning tea and coffee included. Lunch vouchers (€15) will also be available on the day from Ahamore Tea Rooms.

Admission is online only, first-come, first-served.

👉🔗 Buy your Saturday ticket now - https://danieloconnellsummerschool.com/purchase-ticket



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14/08/2026

12/08/2026

🎤 Secure your spot at this year's Daniel O'Connell Summer School! Browse the full programme to explore lectures, discussions, speakers and special events taking place Friday 28th & Saturday 29th August 2026.

🎟️ Purchase your In-Person Ticket or Online Access Pass now at https://danieloconnellsummerschool.com



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30/07/2026

Join us on August 30 at Derrynane House for a very special programme, designed to throw the spotlight onto the O'Connell women - not just supporting actors, but stars in their own right.

The morning will begin with an intimate look into the life of Mary O’Connell. Sophie Twomey, knowledgeable Derrynane tour guide will set the scene, sharing the captivating, personal history of the woman behind the name at 11:00am.

Join Jessica Fahy, Art Historian, at 11:45am for an expert visual analysis of the O’Connell women portraits. Renowned for her exceptional insight, she will guide us through the symbolism, artistry and hidden clues painted on to the canvases that hang on our walls today.

At 1:00pm Nicola Fitz-simon, great, great, great granddaughter of Ellen O’Connell Fitz-simon will be presenting Derrynane House with the loan of a family heirloom: a brooch featured in a portrait of Ellen.

After an interval for refreshments, a guided tour of the Meadow Walk will be led by local poet Paddy Bushe. Paddy rediscovered the Meadow Walk after he found reference to it in an 1832 poem by Daniel O’Connell’s daughter Ellen, and it has recently been restored by the OPW. Please note, hiking gear and a maximum of 30 people on the walk itself – pre-book separately via [email protected]. There will be an introduction at Derrynane House first, for those interested in the background but not the walk.

Please book for these FREE events by emailing [email protected]

25/07/2026

Delighted to host Irish Sign Language Tour at Derrynane House.

30/06/2026

📅 Save the Dates!

We’re delighted to confirm that The Daniel O’Connell Summer School will take place on

🗓 Friday 28th & Saturday 29th August 2026.

The programme for 2026 is currently being created and we’re looking forward to sharing full details very soon. Once finalised, we’ll also be announcing the event speakers for this year’s Summer School.

For now, mark your calendar and keep an eye on our channels for updates and our website on https://danieloconnellsummerschool.com



Kerry County Arts Kerry Archaeological and Historical Society Discover Kerry Ring of Kerry Hotel Kerry County Council OPW - Office of Public Works Walsh's Supervalu Cahersiveen Fáilte Ireland Wild Atlantic Way Department of Culture, Communications and Sport Connect Kerry Kerry PPN

25/06/2026

Summer has truly arrived in the meadows! A massive thanks to James O’Shea for capturing this wonderful shot of a Bee Orchid. If you are visiting Derrynane House over the coming days, keep an eye out for them in the meadows just out front. ✨