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EastWest Mapping Blog
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!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 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 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 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 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 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…
Deer CullOnly a few days ago the Dept of Agriculture had a well publicised announcement that there would be a much enlarged deer cull. Presumably to be conducted by NPWS…
Maps Galore!If you’re looking for a good quality gift at a reasonable cost that will give many years of use, look no further than our selection of detailed maps at…
Where is Sheeffry?The Sheefry or Sheeffry Hills is a name heard now for a range of hills in Mayo extending eastwards from Doo Lough towards the wee village of Drummin.…