beach in Kerry, Ireland

Derrynane Beach

A sheltered sandy bay below Daniel O'Connell's ancestral home, ringed by Abbey Island and the Iveragh mountains.

Worth the wander

Derrynane is an extensive, sheltered sandy beach in Derrynane Bay on the Ring of Kerry, overlooked by Derrynane House, the historic home of Daniel O'Connell. A causeway connects the beach to Abbey Island and its ruined medieval abbey at low tide.

Quick answers

Cost: Free
Time and distance: extensive sandy strand, easy flat walk, Blue Flag beach
Parking: Free car park at Derrynane House/beach

Find your way

Derrynane, near Caherdaniel, Co. Kerry