Places Douglas Wants to Go

A former fortified tower now houses a collection of classic communications equipment.

An Irish peat mine has become a stunning sculpture park.

This Copper beech tree nestled on a nature reserve is host to a bevy of autographs from Irish literary icons.

A teddy bear sits on a chair watching the sunset from the mountaintop—just as the late Dan Clancy had done since childhood.

This colorful and fiery mural depicts the Irish folk story of the beloved hero Cuchulain.

Dublin's most modern, visually spectacular bridge is modeled after Ireland's national emblem.

This beautiful site is where the first transatlantic telegraph was sent from.

Ireland's only German military cemetery holds the remains of a spy who was moved there under the cover of darkness.

The world's only flying boat museum honors a small Irish village that sent 20th-century aviation to new heights.

A restaurant with an extensive Irish whiskey bar also has several first editions of famous works by Irish authors.

This modest plaza in Moneygall, Ireland has cashed in on its distant connection to the U.S. president.

See some of the world's greatest racing horses at this idyllic thoroughbred breeding facility and garden complex.

This neon landmark has been posing this deadpan question to follicly-challenged Dubliners for over 50 years.

A massive Celtic cross secretly growing in an Irish forest.

A mysterious Neolithic tomb is perched along the edge of a modern golf course.

The chaotic studio of one of the 20th century's most important artists has been preserved down to the dust.

This small Irish village suffered the greatest loss of life when the Titanic sank.

A strange egg in a mucky bog of western Ireland marks the spot of an aviation milestone.

This pub built its reputation pouring post-shift pints for employees of the cemetery with which it shares a wall.

A statue in the center of Dublin dedicated to one of their favorite sons of rock & roll.

Modern sundial uses ancient methods to tell time and date perfectly.

This European portal tomb has a capstone that weighs around 150 tons.

The skeleton of a whale that beached itself in this Irish town is now on display in their public park.

The modern birthplace of Irish freedom.