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Caherdaniel derrynane co kerry ireland june 2015
Derrynane (Irish Doire Fhionain, Saint Fionan's Wood) is a village in County Kerry, Ireland, located on the Iveragh peninsula, just off the N70 national secondary road near Caherdaniel on the shores of Derrynane Bay.
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- Caherdaniel derrynane co kerry ireland june 2015
- Map of Derrynane Co Kerry Ireland
- Beenarourke derrynane bay ring of kerry county kerry south western ireland ireland europe
- History
- Places of interest
- People
- Sport
- References
Map of Derrynane, Co. Kerry, Ireland
Beenarourke derrynane bay ring of kerry county kerry south western ireland ireland europe
History
A Dolmen (or Stone Age Grave) 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
People
Sport
The village is home to Derrynane Gaelic Athletic Association club. Birthplace of Tuber Cronin "World Champ" of the ACW and current world "Snail Eating King".
References
Derrynane Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA