General Wolfe
General Wolfe – a mystery? Whilst looking through a series of Powerscourt Estate maps of 1850, I noticed a little historical note on the map of Kilmurry townland near Kilmacanogue…
Placenames & Heritage
Corcóg is a Hewitt
Corcóg is a Hewitt The world of hill lists is mighty confusing with various differing lists in both imperial and metric measurements arranged by height. Munros are well enough known…
Corn Stacks
Corn Stacks
Corn Stacks If you’re in the habit of poking around old farm ruins, you may come across what look like stone mushrooms, comprising of a pillar and flat round top.…
Achill Notes
Achill Notes We enjoyed a few pleasant days last week on Achill: sea swimming, hill climbing and coastal exploring. Thanks to Aoife & Paul McNamara for their hospitality. Happy also…
Placenames Connemara
Placenames on Connemara Mountains Map
Placenames on the Connemara Mountains Map I’ve taken a different approach to the placename content of our new Connemara Mountains map. For other maps we’ve published I’ve devoted a fair…
Binn a’ tSaighdiúra
Binn a' tSaighdiúra The astute user of maps of the Twelve Bens will be familiar with the name Binn a' tSaighdiúra and it’s location roughly halfway between Binn Chorr (Bencorr)…
Mulnahogue
Mulnahogue Thanks to everyone who has purchased our newly released Connemara Mountains map. It’s been well received to date and please continue to spread the word. https://eastwestmapping.ie/product/connemara-mountains/ I’ll deal with…
Cruagh
Cruagh
The Curious Case of Cruagh I grew up in Dublin and with friends I often cycled or got the No.47 bus up towards Rockbrook, and then on up to a…
Irish Measurements
Irish Measurements If I have to make survey measurements and/or do calculations, I’d always use the metric system: metres, hectares, cubic metres, kilos and litres etc. Just so much easier.…
Bluebells at Portumna
The bluebells have really thrived this year, we are fortunate to live near woodland carpeted with a bluish haze. But the banks of the ditches and even the garden are…