Thoughts on Navigation ~ Existing Resources
Thoughts on Navigation - Existing Resources I'm glad to say that a good many people have our maps and report that they find them of interest and use. Doubtless this…
EastWest Mapping Blog
Where is Whelp Rock?
Where is Whelp Rock? Whelp Rock is one of those places that lingers in the 1798 lore of Co.Wicklow. This is due to the memoir written by the '98 leader,…
Ochill
Ochill Silsean or Shileshawn is subject of another post, a name which I believe is listed incorrectly on OSI Sheet 56 for the SW summit of Moanvayn. The name Moanvayn…
Moanvayn ~ Moanbane
Moanvayn ~ Moanbane This photo shows the principle hill names above Ballyknockan in Co.Wicklow, as far as I can ascertain them. The main bulk of the hill goes by the…
Silsean ~ Shileshawn
Silsean ~ Shileshawn We're always happy to hear from people who have information on local placenames and/or who spot errors on our maps. The one topic that I receive most…
Cillín
Cillín Of the various landmarks to be found in rural Ireland, surely one of the most poignant is the Cillín - literally the little church, but a name usually associated…
German Heinkel Aircrash
German Heinkel Aircrash on Blackstairs Mountain The top photo here is taken just below the top of Sturra or Blackstairs Mountain. We're having a break in the remains of the…
Mass Rock in Glencree
Mass rock in Glencree This large two metre high granite rock with religious carvings lies on the west bank of the Askabawn Stream that runs into the Glencree River. It…
Art O’Neill’s Grave
Art O'Neill's Grave The main photo here is of the Art O'Neill memorial found at the foot of the Flags of Glanree. According to the account in the Annals of…
Wicklow West
Art O’Neill
Art O'Neill Many people will recognise Art's Cross pictured on the cover of our map, Wicklow Mountains West. The cross itself was erected in 1932 to commemorate the escape of…
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