The School

The Daniel O’Connell Summer School for 2023 takes place in The Ring of Kerry Hotel Cahersiveen and in Derrynane House, Caherdaniel. The School highlights the legacy of Daniel O’Connell, nationally and internationally, explores issues of importance to O’Connell and which are still relevant today and celebrates the rich traditions and folklore of O’Connell’s native South Kerry.

Programme Overview 2023

The Programme for 2023 will be available shortly.  We will soon be putting up the Event Speakers for this year's school.

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Please find links to Accommodation near the venues in Cahirsiveen and Derrynane
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Recent News

Discover Derrynane Festival 2023

Discover Derrynane Family Festival is being held on 9/10/11 June 2023. The event showcases the...
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Daniel O'Connell - Citizen of the World

Dublin Cemeteries Trust in association with the Daniel O'Connell Summer School
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Ballads of a Bogman – The Sigerson Clifford Song Cycle

Following the world premiere in Los Angeles and the Irish and European premiere in Cork earlier...
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Gallery

Dr Martin Mansergh

Dr Martin Mansergh

Dr Martin Mansergh at The Daniel O'Connell Summer School
Sean Kelly MEP

Sean Kelly MEP

Sean Kelly MEP cycling to St Mary's GAA Club
Professor Yvonne Galligan

Professor Yvonne Galligan

Professor Yvonne Galligan addressing the Daniel O'Connell Summer School
Professor John Coakley

Professor John Coakley

Professor John Coakley speaking at the Daniel O'Connell Summer School
Mary McAleese

Mary McAleese

Mary McAleese with members of the O'Connell Family
Moira Morell and Maurice Bric

Moira Morell and Maurice Bric

Moira Morell CEO Kerry County Council and MauriceBric at the Daniel O'Connell Summer School