Derrynane


Derrynane is a townland in the parish of Caherdaniel in County Kerry, Ireland, located on the Iveragh peninsula, just off the N70 national primary road near Caherdaniel on the shores of Derrynane Bay.

History

A Dolmen in the area may date from 3000 BC. Around Derrynane, sites dating from 2000 BC, are associated with the Beaker people who were mining for copper in the area.
Saint Fionan founded a monastery in the area in the 6th century.
In the 18th century, Derrynane harbour became a thriving centre for trade with France and Spain.

Places of interest

Derrynane is the site of Derrynane House which was the home of Daniel O'Connell and now is a National Monument and part of a 320-acre National Park.
Staigue Fort, one of Ireland's finest examples of an ancient ringfort, is located approximately 7 kilometers east from Derrynane. Another stone ringfort, Loher Cashel, lies 4 km to the northwest.
There are sightseeing trips to the Skellig Islands from Bunavalla daily during the summer season.

Sport

Caherdaniel Village is home to Derrynane Gaelic Athletic Association club.

People