Derrynane Abbey

Derrynane Abbey
The ruins of Derrynane Abbey
Derrynane Abbey is located in Ireland
Derrynane Abbey
Location within Ireland
Monastery information
Other namesAhamore Abbey
Site
LocationCounty Kerry
Coordinates51°45′27″N 10°08′34″W / 51.75750°N 10.14278°W / 51.75750; -10.14278
Visible remainschurch
Public accessyes

Derrynane Abbey also known as Ahamore Abbey (Irish: Mainistir Achaidh Mhóir)[1] 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.

  1. ^ "Archaeological Survey Database SMR No KE106-077003". National Monuments Service. Retrieved 1 February 2015.