Galway Map hits the shelves
Yes - it's finally here! The Xploreit Map of County Galway was published on January 14th 2011. This detailed touring map will provide you with an illustrated treasure trove of information to help you get the most from your visit to Galway.
The map scale is 1:100,000. It is now stocked at both Easons and Dubrays
bookshops on Shop Street, Galway city. You will also find it at
many other good bookshops and tourist spots around the county.
New Map Format
We have introduced a new type of cover with this release - a fold-over cover which can be removed easily. This allows the map itself to be folded further so that you can put in it your pocket if needed.
Along with all of County Galway, parts of Counties Clare, Offaly, Tipperary, Roscommon and Mayo are also included. The map is printed on rip-proof, waterproof paper and a detailed index makes it easy for visitors to identify all antiquities, leisure spots and tourist centres.
Connemara and the Aran Islands
The map highlights the Connemara region with its myriad of lakes, bogs and The Twelve Bens (also called "Twelve Pins"). Other nearby mountain ranges shown include the Maumturks, Partry Mountains, Mweelrea Mountains and the Sheefry Hills. The Connemara National Park is within easy reach of Clifden and it is possible to climb Diamond Hill using the safe, stepped walking trail shown. There are several scenic routes with stunning vistas and dramatic viewpoints in the area such as the Sky Road loop near Clifden. Inishbofin Island can be reached by ferry from Cleggan and there are many walking loops available there.
The Aran Islands can be reached by ferry from Rossaveel in Galway or Doolin in County Clare. There are several historic forts, churches and megalithic tombs to be seen while walking the Aran Way. Each island has a waymarked trail that is a part of the Way
City Centre Map and East Galway
A new feature is the addition of a city centre map showing the main shopping streets and parks. The new motorway network now provides easy access to east Galway and all numbered exit junctions are shown. This part of Galway has many 'hidden' heritage sites that are often missed by tourists. For example, the new Hymany walking way links Portumna, with it's excellent forest park by Lough Derg, to Aughrim - site of the famous battle in 1691. From Aughrim, it is a short journey to the world famous Clonmacnoise ecclesiastical complex in Offaly.
An added bonus is the inclusion of Clare's Burren region. The Burren is within easy reach of Galway city and you can select from various scenic drives, cycleways or walking routes as you make your way to the Cliffs of Moher.
More information can be found here County Galway Map