Derrynane Abbey

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About this place

Derrynane Abbey also known as Ahamore Abbey (Irish: Mainistir Achaidh Mhóir) is a ruined abbey in Derrynane in County Kerry, Ireland. It is located near the town of Caherdaniel and is very close to Derrynane House, the house of Daniel O'Connell. The abbey is on an island appropriately named Abbey Island. It is accessible from the mainland through a beach. It is believed to have been built in the 6th century.

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Getting There & Parking

Derrynane Abbey is located in County Kerry, roughly 71 km (1h 05m drive) from Killarney and 405 km (5h 55m) from Dublin. The nearest public car park is 334 m away (Free). Nearby highlights within a short drive include Derrynane Bay Beach / Trá Bhá Doire Fhionáin (0.3 km away).

Killarney71 km

~1h 05m drive

Cork148 km

~2h 10m drive

Dublin405 km

~5h 55m drive

Nearest car park Free

334 m from landmark

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