New Map ~ Mweelrea & The Reek
New Map ~ Mweelrea & The ReekA new detailed map for the Mweelrea region of Co.Mayo is now available. It covers from Killary Harbour northwards to The Reek / Croagh…
Moore’s Table Update
Moore’s Table UpdateThanks to Jimmy Barry for sending on a photo and location update for a large rock and viewpoint called Moore’s Rock. This is located in the Bansha Woods…
Altóir na Gréine
Altóir na GréineThere was a well publicised news story last week concerning the re discovery of a probable megalithic tomb in Dingle, Co.Kerry. Local man Billy Mag Fhloinn who is…
Hiiker Waypoints
Hiiker WaypointsDetailed maps from EastWest Mapping and other map publishers can be found on the Hiiker phone app for Apple and Android devices. You need a Pro+ subscription and it…
VAT Again!
VAT Again!The VAT tax issue is the bane of Irish print map publishing, it’s bizarre that print maps are classified along with the ‘Hospitality Sector’. The VAT for this sector…
Gala Rock
Gala RockThe local placename Gala Rock came to my attention a couple of years ago, but with no exact location, just that it was near Bray. Local man Maurice O’B…
5 Metre Contours
5 Metre ContoursWe use a 5 metre contour interval on our 1:25,000 scale maps in order to show the shape of the land in a more detailed way. On the…
Local Sources
Local SourcesWhen it comes to collecting placenames, the best kind of local sources are those interested in the project and who are both knowledgeable and well known in the community.…
Contour Plot
Contour Plot Here’s a contour plot of a new piece of work that I’ve started on. If you know your Irish hills, it shouldn’t take too long to figure that…
Gift Vouchers
Gift Vouchers I think it’s always nice to get a useful practical present that will last many years, like a map! But if you don’t know what maps someone already…