School Dates: Friday 28th & Saturday 29th August 2026
The School
The Daniel O’Connell Summer School for 2026 takes place in The Ring of Kerry Hotel, Cahersiveen and Derrynane House, Caherdaniel. The School highlights the legacy of Daniel O’Connell, nationally and internationally, explores issues of importance to O’Connell that are still relevant today and celebrates the rich traditions and folklore of O’Connell’s native South Kerry.
Programme Overview 2026
The programme for the 2026 Daniel O'Connell Summer School is now available.
Browse the full programme to explore this year's lectures, discussions, speakers and special events taking place on Friday 28th and Saturday 29th August 2026.
Purchase your In-Peson Ticket or Online Access Pass, or continue below to view the full programme.
Daniel O’Connell School 2026 Speakers
Recent News
Trinity College Symposium on Daniel O'Connell
Trinity College Dublin will hold a major event to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the birth of...
Commemorating the 250th Anniversary of the birth of Daniel O'Connell
A PRESS STATEMENT FROM THE DANIEL O’CONNELL SUMMER SCHOOL (29/30 AUGUST 2025) COMMEMORATING THE...
Tickets Now On Sale for Puccini's La bohème Starring Gavan Ring
Gavan Ring teams up with Cork Opera House to star as Rodolfo in Puccini's La bohème at this year's...
Become a Friend
You are invited to join a network of Friends to support the Daniel O'Connell Summer School and help continue the School as an annual event.
© Web Design by Foran Enterprise