Future of Irish Mapping ~ EastWest Mapping
Future of Irish Mapping ~ EastWest MappingFinal part of a series on Irish Mapping: past, present & future.EastWest Mapping has been on the go for 30+ years, of which the…
Cartography & Publishing
Future of Irish Mapping ~ Google & OpenStreetMap
Future of Irish Mapping ~ Google & OpenStreetMapPart of a series on Irish Mapping: past, present & future.In our last post, I looked at the state mapping agency Tailte Éireann…
Creative Combine
Creative CombineSpotted when plotting detail for a new Blackstairs & Mount Leinster map. Someone was feeling creative with the combine harvester obviously – a nice celtic type knot.#eastwestmapping #blackstairs_hiking
Future of Irish Mapping ~ Tailte Éireann
Future of Irish Mapping ~ Tailte ÉireannPart of a series on Irish Mapping: past, present & future.Tailte Éireann is a new state body formed from a merger of the property…
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Irish Map Market
Irish Map MarketThis piece is based on generalities but which nonetheless are worth considering. There have been & will always be those who appreciate good mapping, there are likewise those…
AI & Mapping
AI & MappingPart nine of a series on Irish Mapping: past, present & future.Back in 2020, I wrote a blog piece on ‘auto mapping’ in New Zealand. Similar projects progressed…
Other Map Publishers: OpenStreetMap
Other Map Publishers: OpenStreetMapPart eight of a series on Irish Mapping: past, present & future.OpenStreetMap or OSM is a mystery to me. Founded by Steve Coast in the UK in…
Other Map Publishers: Google
Other Map Publishers: GooglePart seven of a series on Irish Mapping: past, present & future.To date this series has covered maps of Ireland produced by both the state and smaller…
Map File Formats
Map File FormatsThere are two principle types of file format associated with publishing maps: vector and raster or bitmap. Think of the various map apps on your phone. Examples of…
Other Map Publishers: EastWest Mapping
Other Map Publishers: EastWest MappingPart six of a short series on Irish Mapping: past, present & future.EastWest Mapping was formed in 1992 and for many years produced orienteering and tourism…