Blackstairs & Mount Leinster Map

Coolasnaghta

CoolasnaghtaFor the artic like week that’s in it, this photo is of a place called Coolasnaghta in Co.Carlow. You’ll pass above this valley if you take the narrow ‘Nine Stones…

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Crosses

CrossesPictured here is Coolroe Cross where the word ‘Cross’ is a common term in rural Ireland for any meeting of roads. Coolroe Cross is a ‘three way’ cross i.e. a…

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Rural Shops

Rural ShopsThe cartographer has to investigate many aspects of a region in order to compile both a useful map and a portrait of the area. Many little small details as…

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