The House from a circa 1901 postcard
House & Family History: Derrynane was the home of Eileen O'Connell, author of the 1773 poem "Dirge of Art O'Leary," and Daniel O'Connell, the 19th century leader of the struggle for Catholic Emancipation, who was known as "The Liberator."
Comments: Derrynane is considered the best surviving example of an 18th century Irish big house of a Gaelic Catholic family.
Chapel & Church: Daniel O'Connell built a new chapel in 1844 to celebrate his release from prison.
Title: Guide to Irish Country Houses, A
Author: Bence-Jones, Mark
Year Published: 1988
Reference: pg. 102
Publisher: London: Constable and Company
ISBN: 0094699909
Book Type: Hardback
House Listed: Unknown
Park Listed: Unknown
Past Seat / Home of: Daniel O'Connell, 19th century.
Current Ownership Type: Office of Public Works
Primary Current Ownership Use: Visitor Attraction
House Open to Public: Yes
Phone: 669-475-113
Fax: 669-475-432
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.heritageireland.ie
Historic Houses Member: No