Tour of Douglas Village
21 Lúnasa, 6:30in - 8:30in
- Meet in the carpark of Douglas Community Centre
- Douglas Village
- Co. Corcaigh - Cathair
Discover the history of industry and the development of this historic village. The district of Douglas takes its names from the river or rivulet bearing the Gaelic word Dubhghlas or dark stream.
On 1 June 1726, Douglas Factory was begun to be built. Samuel Perry and Francis Carleton were the first proprietors. They were also members of the Corporation of Cork.
In 1837, there were 40 or so seats or mansions and demesnes in the environs of Douglas, which made it a place where the city’s merchants made their home and also these suburban spaces make for an interesting place to study in terms of ambition. Those landscapes that were created still linger in the environs of Douglas Village.
free, 2 hours, no booking required, circuit of village, finishes nearby