Does anyone know of free historic maps of Ireland?

mike65

Question in the title. 1850s onwards, esp Dublin county.

moceri

If there are issues surrounding title, then Historic Maps will not resolve it for you.

I suggest you visit a solicitor for advice.

mike65

Nothing to do with property ownership! I just want the OS Finglas Dublin area since mid 19th century. Kinda hoping someone would know site or have maps they could scan or photograph for me.

Reg_hurley

you can view them for free here:
http://shop.osi.ie/Shop/Products/Default.aspx#historic
The new archive currently comprises the following series of maps:
# 6 inch mapping series (1:10,560) colour 1837-1842
# 6 inch mapping series (1:10,560) greyscale 1837-1842
# 25 inch mapping series (1:2,500) greyscale 1888-1913

ollaetta

Not exactly what you're looking for but interesting all the same:

http://roots.swilson.info/dublinenvirons1848/1848DublinEnvirons.html

Eoinp

Reg_hurley wrote: »

you can view them for free here:
http://shop.osi.ie/Shop/Products/Default.aspx#historic
The new archive currently comprises the following series of maps:
# 6 inch mapping series (1:10,560) colour 1837-1842
# 6 inch mapping series (1:10,560) greyscale 1837-1842
# 25 inch mapping series (1:2,500) greyscale 1888-1913

Am I the only one who thinks they should make those available for download free? Let's face it, they are well in the public domain and copyright free the only charge was digitisation and that is surely covered by the taxes we pay.

Those fees seem pretty steep and unfair to me!
Eoin

Ostrom

mike65 wrote: »

Question in the title. 1850s onwards, esp Dublin county.

Most libraries should have print copies of the 6". The OS site above has the 25" also, but without the valuation cross-references. Are you a student? If so (or if not) you could chance trying for a readers ticket for the glucksman map library in Trinity (you will need to give a reason for your visit).

If you're still stuck and know the plate number you want I could pick it up for you next time I'm in, which will probably be after Christmas

Eoinp wrote: »

Am I the only one who thinks they should make those available for download free? Let's face it, they are well in the public domain and copyright free the only charge was digitisation and that is surely covered by the taxes we pay.

Those fees seem pretty steep and unfair to me!
Eoin

It is fairly disgraceful alright. Libraries are iffy about copying also for some reason.

Caoimhín

http://www.irishhistoricmaps.ie/historic/

Works really well, but it costs...

Edit, its free now to browse.

http://shop.osi.ie/Shop/Products/Default.aspx#historic

Just click on the historic maps option.

Cool Mo D

Here's a freely available map of Dublin from the early 1920's if that's any use.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/a/ad/Dublin_1922-23_Map_Suburbs_MatureTrams_wFaresTimes_Trains_EarlyBus_Canals_pubv2.jpg

delta_bravo

mike65 wrote: »

Question in the title. 1850s onwards, esp Dublin county.

Ask and you shall receive. Theres a variety of map available to view
http://gis.sdublincoco.ie/historical_mapping/

jhegarty

Reg_hurley wrote: »

# 25 inch mapping series (1:2,500) greyscale 1888-1913

Found my house in the 25inch !