Maps & Brochures in Ireland 🧭

Hi everyone,

When planning a trip to Ireland, some still prefer a good old map or brochure, whether it's for planning a road-trip or a cycling itinerary. Here are some of the best paper and offline resources to use on the Emerald Isle.

1. OSI Maps (Tailte Éireann – formerly Ordnance Survey)
The best topographic maps of the Republic of Ireland, hands down. They’re especially great for hiking, exploring remote areas or even for all-around usage for visitors. Check out the tourism and leisure section of their website.
🔗 https://www.tailte.ie 

2. Digital maps and brochures from Ireland.com
If you’re in the early planning stage of your trip, our own ireland.com has handy maps and brochures on all sorts of topics: itineraries, city highlights, tourist maps, etc. Feel free to download them for offline viewing or print the ones you need during your trip.
🔗 https://www.ireland.com

3. Walking and cycling trails

• Sport Ireland has a fantastic collection of marked trails across the Republic of Ireland
  🔗 https://www.sportireland.ie/outdoors

• Walk NI covers trails across Northern Ireland – from the Mournes to the Causeway Coast.
  🔗 https://www.walkni.com

Both offer downloadable trail maps and filters for difficulty, terrain, and accessibility. Sport Ireland offers both .gpx and PDF maps (for those who prefer using apps).

4. Tourism offices: free paper maps & brochures
Local tourist information offices are a goldmine. You’ll often find free walking maps, scenic drive guides and brochures, and helpful tips from locals. Perfect for those spontaneous detours!
🔗 https://www.discoverireland.ie (for the Republic of Ireland)
🔗https://discovernorthernireland.com (For Northern Ireland)

5. Travel guides
Don’t overlook classic travel guides – they’re incredibly helpful for both planning and on-the-go inspiration.

• Lonely Planet is a favourite for practical tips, off-the-beaten-path suggestions, and background info.
• Le Routard (for French speakers) offers a more cultural, budget-conscious perspective – with quirky anecdotes and detailed itineraries. Both include mini-maps and can serve as a reliable backup when you’re offline or between stops