250th Anniversary of the Birth of Daniel O’Connell

Venue: Derrynane House, Caherdaniel, Co. Kerry

Date: Wednesday, 6 August 2025

Time: Official ceremony commences at 2.00PM - guests will be required to be seated by 1.30pm, there will be no access after this time.

A State-led commemorative event organised by the Department of Culture, Communications and Sport in partnership with the Office of Public Works, the Department of the Taoiseach, the Defence Forces and Kerry County Council.

Event Overview

This year marks the 250th anniversary of the birth of Daniel O’Connell, one of Ireland’s most significant historical figures. To honour his legacy, a formal State-led commemoration will take place at Derrynane House, O’Connell’s ancestral home in County Kerry. The event will reflect on O’Connell’s lifelong pursuit of justice, equality, and civil rights, and will highlight his enduring impact on Irish society and democratic values.

This event will be filmed and televised.

Programme Highlights

- Official addresses by the Taoiseach, Government Ministers, and local representatives

- Musical and cultural performances

- Official plaque unveiling

- Official tree-planting ceremony

Registration and Tickets

This is a free, public event. However, advance registration is required due to limited capacity at the venue.
Tickets will be available via Eventbrite – please register ‘HERE’

Further Information

For updates and further details, please follow our official social media channels and visit the Department’s website.

Social media:

• @deptculturecommssport (Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook)
• @DeptCultureIRL (Twitter)

A Message of Commemoration

The commemoration of Daniel O’Connell is an opportunity to gather as a nation and as local communities to honour the memory of a visionary leader. It is through shared acts of remembrance that we continue to uphold the principles for which he stood — dignity, inclusion, and democracy.