Dis53 Clare Galway Offaly Tipperary

Discovery Maps Overview

Scale and Coverage:
Discovery maps are produced at a scale of 1:50,000 (where 2cm on paper equals 1 kilometre on the ground). Each Discovery Sheet covers an area of 40km x 30km surface area, except for several portrait-format sheets, which measure 42km x 32km.

Series Details:

• 93 sheets in total:
  • 75 sheets produced by Ordnance Survey Ireland.
  • 18 sheets produced by Ordnance Survey Northern Ireland (these are called the Discoverer Series).

Features and Uses

Comprehensive and Feature-Rich:
These maps provide detailed landscape information, including:

• Rivers
• Lakes
• Contours
• Many town names

Designed for Tourism and Leisure:
The Discovery Series is tailored primarily for tourist and leisure activities. They are the preferred choice for hill walkers and adventurers seeking the great outdoors.

Practical Applications:

• Ideal for location-focused business use.
• Convenient pocket-friendly folded form for easy handling.