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New Kerry Maps on the Way

The Reeks and Killarney National Park We have just completed two new detailed topographic maps for The Reeks and Killarney National Park in Co.Kerry. These have been prepared to our…

Ballard Trail Map Update

A very pleasant short loop walk has been created in recent months at Ballard Wood just outside Laragh, Co.Wicklow. This talks a meandering path through the woods and along the…

LPT and the Six Inch Survey

Local Property Tax (LPT) has been in the news recently with every householder requested to value their property. It’s not without controversy as house owners in urban areas say they…

Sloes

It’s the time of year for picking sloes, our Irish grape or plum. Traditionally used to flavour gin, we like to use them to give a little tartness and colour…

Giolleamh Éigin

Recently I posted a photo of a huge boulder called the Beggars Rock but rocks don’t need to be large to have been named. If you come across any sort…

Beggars Rock – Comeragh Map

Details of this huge lump of conglomerate rock came to my notice recently and thanks to local man Sean Murphy for photo and information on it. If you park at…

Coastal Placenames in South East

Coastal Placenames in South East If you have an interest in coastal placenames and in particular the south east coast between Dungarvan and Youghal, then this news below will interest…

Samuel Hayes Map Update

Samuel Hayes Bridge Update Thanks to map user Isobel O’Duffy for supplying details of the newish Samuel Hayes footbridge across the Avonmore in Co.Wicklow. This update applies to our Wicklow…

Cardiac Hill

If you’re ever down in Killarney and looking for a short sharp bit of exercise, then try out the Cardiac Hill loop walk which starts from near the famous Torc…

Map Queries in SE

Eagle eyed map user John Hughes has reported two missing features on our Comeragh & Knockmealdown maps respectively. These are upland fences. If anyone reading this is planning a hillwalk…