The lawyer and politician Daniel O'Connel used to live in this impressive mansion. He was a member of the British Parliament and successfully campaigned for the emancipation of the Catholic Irish. To this day, the always popular O'Connel is a hero in Ireland and especially on the Iveragh Peninsula. Today there is a museum in his house where you can find out more about his work. The museum café offers warm drinks and delicious pastries.

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The Derrynane House was the home of Irish politician and statesman Daniel O'Connell. It is now an Irish National Monument and part of a 320 acre national park.