Online maps
Heritage Map Viewer
Explore a wide range of built and natural heritage datasets here in map form, much of which have never been accessible to the public before. These datasets were collected by government departments and local authorities and the project is co-ordinated by the Heritage Council, working with the Local Authority Heritage Officer network. It builds on the work carried out by the National Biodiversity Data Centre and Archaeological Survey of Ireland.
Dublin County Heritage
These interactive maps have all sorts of interesting information on archaeology, architecture, collections and geology of County Dublin.
Historical maps
GeoHive is an initiative by Ordnance Survey Ireland to provide easy access to publicly available spatial data. You can explore four historical maps dating back to 1837 – simply turn on or off the different layers to see how your area has changed through time.
Placenames
The Placenames Database of Ireland was created by Fiontar & Scoil na Gaeilge in collaboration with the Placenames Branch (Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht). This is a comprehensive management system for data, archival records and placenames research conducted by the State. It is a public resource for Irish people at home and abroad, and for all those who appreciate the rich heritage of Irish placenames.
The talk Where do Local Placenames come from? by Seamus Cannon explains the history behind the names of the streets and places of south Dublin.
Streetnames and placenames are an integral part of the heritage of the county as they reflect the history, culture and language of the area over a long period of time. The booklet of Streetnames and
Placenames of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown helps to preserve that rich heritage.
Placenames in Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown is Primary Schools' Resource by Dr Séamus Cannon and Ríonach O Callaghan in association with dlr Libraries and Blackrock Education Centre. This resource includes Lesson Plans that cover topics such as the origin of Dún Laoghaire, Martello Towers, the derivation of Early Christian and more recent Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown placenames, royal connections and the growth of the harbour.
The Placenames Database of Ireland is a comprehensive management system for the placenames data, records and research of the State. It is a public resource for Irish people at home and abroad, and for all those who appreciate the rich heritage of Irish placenames.
Dun Laoghaire Harbour Trail
Construction began on Dun Laoghaire Harbour's walls in 1817 to shelter incoming vessels from the turbulent waters of Dublin Bay. This ten-stop trail starts at the Tourist Information Kiosk - adjacent to the Dun Laoghaire train (DART) station - and guides you all the way down the well known East Pier. Enjoy views of Howth, Dublin Bay, Scotsman's Bay and the coast down south to Sandycove. You can download Dun Laoghaire Harbour Trail Map or download Dublin Discovery Trails app to explore the Dun Laoghaire Harbour Trail.