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Douglas

Munster, Ireland · Europe

About Douglas

Douglas is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Cork, 11km from Blarney Castle.

Douglas is a town located in Munster, Ireland. With a population of 26,883, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Douglas sits in Ireland, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/Dublin time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Douglas to your route.

About Douglas

St Luke's Church is a Church of Ireland (Anglican) church in Douglas in Cork, Ireland. Built c. 1875 on the site of an earlier 18th-century church, it is dedicated to Luke the Evangelist. Originally a chapel of ease for the parish of Carrigaline, population growth led to Douglas being made a parish in its own right.

Read more It is part of the Douglas Union of Parishes, in the Diocese of Cork, Cloyne and Ross. The church is included in the Record of Protected Structures maintained by Cork City Council.

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What are the best things to do in Douglas?

Douglas offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Douglas located?

Douglas is located in Munster, Ireland, Europe. The coordinates are 51.8744 latitude, -8.4350 longitude.

What is the population of Douglas?

Douglas has a population of approximately 26,883 people, making it a town in Ireland.

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Quick Information

Population
26,883
Continent
Europe
Country
Ireland
Region
Munster
Timezone
Europe/Dublin
Coordinates
51.8744, -8.4350

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Ireland

Police
999
Ambulance
999
Fire
999
All emergencies
112
Driving side
left
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Worth the detour from Douglas

5 notable places within an hour's drive.

castle

Blarney Castle

Medieval stronghold famous for the Blarney Stone, which legend says grants the gift of eloquence to all who kiss it while leaning backwards.

11 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Kinsale

A colourful harbour town of gourmet restaurants and yachts, gateway to the start of the Wild Atlantic Way.

20 km · about 25 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Old Head of Kinsale

A slender headland with a lighthouse and clifftop views where the Lusitania sank offshore in 1915.

31 km · about 35 min drive

mountain pass

The Vee

V-shaped hairpin pass on the R668 climbing to 610m through the Knockmealdown Gap between Clogheen and Lismore, ablaze with rhododendron in late May. Overlooks Bay Lough and the Golden Vale patchwork below.

55 km · about 65 min drive

landmark

Gougane Barra

A tranquil mountain lake with a tiny island chapel, source of the River Lee in the heart of West Cork.

58 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Douglas

  • 31 kmOld Head of KinsaleA slender headland with a lighthouse and clifftop views where the Lusitania sank offshore in 1915.
  • 55 kmThe VeeV-shaped hairpin pass on the R668 climbing to 610m through the Knockmealdown Gap between Clogheen and Lismore, ablaze with rhododendron in late May. Overlooks Bay Lough and the Golden Vale patchwork below.
  • 78 kmLadies ViewA celebrated panorama over the Lakes of Killarney named for Queen Victoria's ladies-in-waiting who admired it.
  • 78 kmCopper Coast GeoparkA UNESCO Global Geopark along the R675 in Waterford, with coves and cliffs formed from old volcanic and mining ground.

Driving in Ireland

Drives on
the left
Petrol
~€1.78/litre
Motorway tolls
~€2.10/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Douglas.

Cork

🇮🇪 Ireland

4 km awayPop. 190,384

Glanmire

🇮🇪 Ireland

5 km awayPop. 8,924

Passage West

🇮🇪 Ireland

7 km awayPop. 5,843

Carrigaline

🇮🇪 Ireland

7 km awayPop. 15,770

Cobh

🇮🇪 Ireland

10 km awayPop. 12,800

Ballincollig

🇮🇪 Ireland

10 km awayPop. 18,621

Blarney

🇮🇪 Ireland

11 km awayPop. 2,539

Carrigtwohill

🇮🇪 Ireland

12 km awayPop. 5,080

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