Author Archives: Shane

Historic Maps of Ireland available Online (Update February 2026)

Posted on 12 February 2026 by Shane

Galway County Library Maps Browsable maps for Galway City and county including OS and Larkin Grand Jury (1819) General map of Ireland – 1855 Griffith, Richard John, Sir., A general map of Ireland to accompany the report of the Railway … Continue reading →

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Duplicate Place names, Detached Parishes and Half Baronies

Posted on 23 November 2024 by Shane

(published March 2015, updated Dec 2022, Nov 2024) There are a number of complications to finding exactly where a particular place of interest is located, even when the name is known. The first is often the spelling which can vary … Continue reading →

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Recent Updates

Posted on 7 November 2024 by Shane

Fixed an issue with the Tithe Book browse relating to mixed secure(SSL)/non-secure content Updated info on using ITM coordinates to locate features on OSI/Geohive historic maps – see Using Coordinates on GeoHive/OSI , e.g. Catholic Chapels, Coastguard Stations etc Currently … Continue reading →

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Photos – Dublin city & county

Posted on 12 October 2024 by Shane

(from the archive – all photos © Shane Wilson)

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Photos – Walk in County Dublin

Posted on 11 October 2024 by Shane

This gallery contains 4 photos.

(all photos © Shane Wilson)

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