OSi Maps
OSi’s large scale maps, aerial photography, historic maps and Discovery series for the Republic of Ireland. Viewable in all schools on the Schools Broadband Network. Log-in required from non-school locations.
Legend for Discovery Maps (PDF) Legend for Historic Maps (PDF) New style Discovery Legend (PDF)
World Maps
Flash version (original) Tablet/iPad version (beta)
Global street maps, aerial photography and topographical mapping (courtesy of esri inc). Viewable from all locations. No log-in required.
Atlantic Seabed Mapping
The INtegrated Mapping FOr the Sustainable Development of Ireland’s MArine Resource (INFOMAR) programme has created a range of integrated mapping products of the physical, chemical and biological features of the seabed in the near-shore area around Ireland. More on the initiative.
Census Mapping by AIRO
The All-Island Research Observatory (AIRO) at NUI Maynooth have worked with us to produce an interactive Census Mapping module for schools. It displays a wide range of census data from 1996 to 2011 for counties and regions. Associated lesson plans for Leaving Certificate Geography are available in the Teachers’ Zone.
The True Size
Since the 16th century most world maps have been presnted in 2D using the Mercator Projection. However, such a view distorts the size of objects as the latitude increases from the Equator to the poles. The True Size lets you drag-and-drop different countries on a world map and see how they shrink or grow on a standard Mercator Projection map. Simple eye-opening tool that can be quickly used to show just how skewed maps can be.
19th Century Historic Maps – UCD Digital Library
The UCD Digital Library (in collaboration with OSi) now contains a collection of 19th century city and town maps for the Rep of Ireland. Originally large scale, the maps contain details such as the ground floor interior plans of public buildings from churches and banks to hospitals and railway terminals can be viewed on the maps.
Corine Land Cover Data Comparison
Nice website that compares the Corine land cover data for Ireland side-by-side (1990, 2000 and 2006).
Heritage Maps
Map viewer featuring a wealth of Irish heritage and biodiversity data sets. From blue flag beaches and tourism amenities to plant species and inland fisheries, this viewer allows students and teachers to tap into a wide range of cultural and heritage information – visually.
Carbon dioxide emissions on the rise
Emissions of CO2, a greenhouse gas, have risen steadily for the last 30 years. View information about individual countries’ emissions on this map.
Geography, class, and fate: Passengers on the Titanic
A century ago the Titanic collided with an iceberg in the North Atlantic and sank. Mapping travellers’ hometowns reveals the immigrant status of most third-class passengers, who also suffered the highest fatality rate.
Flight Radar
Flightradar24 is a flight tracking service that allows the user to follow aircraft in real time anywhere around the world. Click on an aircraft icon and see what type of aircraft, its route and the height above ground.
Based on data from airlines and airports around the world.