This map of Ireland shows the capital, Dublin, the destination covered in our guides and the main cities, with terrain, national parks, expressways, railways, rivers and international airports.
Countries sharing a land border: the United Kingdom. Its coastline faces: Irish Sea, Sea of the Hebrides and Atlantic Ocean.
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Key: red star = capital; blue dot = destination covered by a Destination de Voyage guide; blue italic name = region or island with a guide; grey dot = other city; plane = international airport (IATA code); brown triangle = summit (elevation); green areas = national parks (green square = national park located by a single point); thick orange line = expressway, light orange = main road; black-and-white line = main railway; grey dashes = regional boundaries; blue = rivers and lakes; shading = terrain; grid = latitude and longitude.
Sources: base map, cities, roads, railways, airports, administrative boundaries, rivers, lakes and hillshading: Natural Earth 1:10m (public domain). National parks: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL licence) and Wikidata. Summits and elevations: Wikidata and Natural Earth. Places missing from Natural Earth: Wikipedia coordinates. Map produced by Destination de Voyage.
Regions and destinations on the map of Ireland
| Region | Our guides | Other cities on the map |
|---|---|---|
| Dublin | Dublin | — |
| Clare | — | Shannon |
| Cork | — | Cork |
| Donegal | — | Donegal |
| Galway | — | Galway |
| Kerry | — | Killarney |
| Kilkenny | — | Kilkenny |
| Limerick | — | Limerick |
| Louth | — | Dundalk |
| Monaghan | — | Monaghan |
| Roscommon | — | Roscommon |
| Sligo | — | Sligo |
Straight-line distances between the main cities
Straight-line distances calculated from the coordinates of the places (haversine formula). Actual journeys by road, rail, ferry or air are longer.
| Route | Straight-line distance |
|---|---|
| Dublin – Cork | 220 km (137 mi) |
| Dublin – Limerick | 175 km (109 mi) |
| Dublin – Galway | 186 km (116 mi) |
| Dublin – Dundalk | 75 km (47 mi) |
| Dublin – Drogheda | 43 km (27 mi) |
| Dublin – Kilkenny | 101 km (63 mi) |
| Dublin – Sligo | 180 km (112 mi) |
| Dublin – Killarney | 262 km (163 mi) |
Terrain, national parks and airports
Main summits (elevations from Wikidata / Natural Earth): Carrauntuohill (1,038 m / 3,406 ft), Mount Brandon (952 m / 3,123 ft), Lugnaquilla (925 m / 3,035 ft), Galtymore (918 m / 3,012 ft), Mweelrea (814 m / 2,671 ft).
National parks shown (8): Boyne Valley National Park, Brú na Bóinne national park, Burren National Park, Glenveagh National Park, Killarney National Park, Connemara National Park, Wicklow Mountains National Park, Wild Nephin National Park.
International airports shown: SNN (Shannon), ORK (Cork), DUB (Dublin).
Our guides by destination
The 34 regions of Ireland and what sets them apart
The Natural Earth base map divides Ireland into 34 first-level subdivisions (type: Administrative County, Cathair and Traditional County). These are the grey dashed boundaries on the map. The table ranks them from largest to smallest, with the cities, the highest point and the international airports the map places in each. Only the 22 largest are listed.
| Region | Type | Area | Cities and guides | Highest point shown | Airport |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cork | Traditional County | 7,197 km² (2,779 sq mi) | — | — | ORK |
| Galway | Traditional County | 6,016 km² (2,323 sq mi) | — | — | — |
| Mayo | Administrative County | 5,552 km² (2,144 sq mi) | — | Mweelrea (814 m / 2,671 ft) | — |
| Kerry | Administrative County | 4,799 km² (1,853 sq mi) | Killarney, Tralee | Carrauntuohill (1,038 m / 3,406 ft) | — |
| Donegal | Administrative County | 4,791 km² (1,850 sq mi) | Donegal | — | — |
| Clare | Administrative County | 3,236 km² (1,249 sq mi) | Shannon | — | SNN |
| Limerick | Traditional County | 2,688 km² (1,038 sq mi) | — | Galtymore (918 m / 3,012 ft) | — |
| Roscommon | Administrative County | 2,504 km² (967 sq mi) | Roscommon | — | — |
| Meath | Administrative County | 2,345 km² (905 sq mi) | Drogheda | — | — |
| Wexford | Administrative County | 2,338 km² (903 sq mi) | — | Mount Leinster (796 m / 2,612 ft) | — |
| Tipperary | Administrative County | 2,178 km² (841 sq mi) | — | — | — |
| Tipperary | Administrative County | 2,123 km² (820 sq mi) | — | Galtymore (918 m / 3,012 ft) | — |
| Kilkenny | Administrative County | 2,055 km² (793 sq mi) | Kilkenny, Waterford | — | — |
| Offaly | Administrative County | 2,026 km² (782 sq mi) | — | — | — |
| Wicklow | Administrative County | 1,983 km² (766 sq mi) | — | Lugnaquilla (925 m / 3,035 ft) | — |
| Cavan | Administrative County | 1,892 km² (731 sq mi) | — | — | — |
| Westmeath | Administrative County | 1,862 km² (719 sq mi) | — | — | — |
| Sligo | Administrative County | 1,834 km² (708 sq mi) | Sligo | — | — |
| Waterford | Traditional County | 1,794 km² (693 sq mi) | — | Knockmealdown (794 m / 2,605 ft) | — |
| Kildare | Administrative County | 1,720 km² (664 sq mi) | — | — | — |
| Laois | Administrative County | 1,704 km² (658 sq mi) | — | — | — |
| Leitrim | Administrative County | 1,618 km² (625 sq mi) | — | — | — |
- Largest: Cork, about 7,197 km² (2,779 sq mi), or 10% of the mapped territory.
- Smallest: Limerick, about 29 km² (11 sq mi).
- Capital region: Dublin is in the Dublin subdivision.
- Highest region: Kerry, home to Carrauntuohill (1,038 m / 3,406 ft), the highest summit shown on the map.
- Region best covered by our guides: Dublin (Dublin).
- Air access: the international airports on the map are spread across 4 of the 34 regions (Cork, Clare, Fingal and Cork).
How to read the map of Ireland
- Extent: the mapped territory covers about 69,445 km² / 26,813 sq mi (Destination de Voyage calculation on the Natural Earth outline; Wikidata gives 69,797 km² / 26,949 sq mi). It extends from 51.45° N to 55.39° N in latitude and from 10.48° W to 5.99° W in longitude, about 438 km (272 mi) north to south and 297 km (185 mi) west to east (bounding rectangle, remote territories included).
- Outline: the perimeter of the territory on the map (coasts and land borders) measures about 3,831 km (2,380 mi). The simplified Natural Earth outline smooths out small detours: the real length of the coastline is greater. Destination de Voyage calculation.
- Time zone (IANA tz database 2026b): Dublin:
Europe/Dublin(UTC+0 in January, UTC+1 in July). Clock changes and time difference: Time difference: Ireland. - Terrain: shading shows the relief and brown triangles mark the summits. The highest shown are Carrauntuohill (1,038 m / 3,406 ft), Mount Brandon (952 m / 3,123 ft), The Big Gun (939 m / 3,081 ft), Cruach Mhór (932 m / 3,058 ft), Lugnaquilla (925 m / 3,035 ft). Wikidata gives Carrauntuohill (1,039 m / 3,409 ft) as the highest point.
- Rivers (blue lines): Shannon (about 213 km / 132 mi mapped in the territory). Lengths measured on the simplified Natural Earth outline: Destination de Voyage calculation.
- Lakes named in Natural Earth: Derg, Ree and Allen.
- National parks (green areas): 8 with their centre inside the territory, including Boyne Valley National Park, Brú na Bóinne national park, Burren National Park, Glenveagh National Park, Killarney National Park and Connemara National Park. Outlines from OpenStreetMap or position from Wikidata.
- International airports (plane icon): SNN (Shannon, about 4.1 km / 2.5 mi from the centre of Shannon); ORK (Cork, about 5.6 km / 3.5 mi from the centre of Cork); DUB (Dublin, about 10 km / 6 mi from the centre of Dublin). Straight-line distances: Destination de Voyage calculation.
Distances between the main cities (cross table)
Straight-line distances between the capital, our destinations and the largest cities on the map, with the direction from the first city. Road or ferry routes always add distance.
| Route | Straight-line distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Dublin → Cork | 220 km (137 mi) | southwest |
| Dublin → Limerick | 175 km (109 mi) | southwest |
| Dublin → Galway | 186 km (116 mi) | west |
| Dublin → Waterford | 133 km (83 mi) | southwest |
| Dublin → Dundalk | 75 km (47 mi) | north |
| Dublin → Drogheda | 43 km (27 mi) | north |
| Cork → Limerick | 86 km (53 mi) | north |
| Cork → Galway | 157 km (98 mi) | north |
| Cork → Waterford | 103 km (64 mi) | northeast |
| Cork → Dundalk | 272 km (169 mi) | northeast |
| Cork → Drogheda | 249 km (155 mi) | northeast |
| Limerick → Galway | 73 km (45 mi) | northwest |
| Limerick → Waterford | 112 km (70 mi) | southeast |
| Limerick → Dundalk | 209 km (130 mi) | northeast |
| Limerick → Drogheda | 192 km (119 mi) | northeast |
| Galway → Waterford | 172 km (107 mi) | southeast |
| Galway → Dundalk | 191 km (119 mi) | northeast |
| Galway → Drogheda | 185 km (115 mi) | east |
Sample itineraries for Ireland from the map
Our guide covers one destination on the map: Dublin. Combine it with the capital and the cities in the distance table.
- Our complete guide to Ireland: must-sees, detailed itineraries and budget
- When to go to Ireland? Best time and month-by-month climate
- Time difference: Ireland and current local time
- To combine your trip with a neighboring country: map of the United Kingdom.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Ireland?
Dublin, marked by the red star on the map.
Which countries border Ireland?
Countries sharing a land border: the United Kingdom.
What is the highest summit shown on the map?
Carrauntuohill, at an elevation of 1,038 m (3,406 ft) (source: Natural Earth).
Which international airports are on the map?
SNN (Shannon), ORK (Cork), DUB (Dublin).
Where is Dublin on the map of Ireland?
At 53.34° N, 6.25° W, marked by the red star, in the Dublin subdivision.
How many regions does Ireland have?
Our map, based on Natural Earth, shows 34 first-level subdivisions (Administrative County, Cathair and Traditional County). Wikidata lists 25 entities of type “county of Ireland” attached directly to the territory; the official division may differ from the map.
Where is Ireland?
Continent: Europe (Wikidata). Ireland lies in the northern hemisphere, west of the Greenwich meridian. Coasts: Irish Sea, Sea of the Hebrides and Atlantic Ocean. Land borders: the United Kingdom.
What is the area of Ireland?
About 69,445 km² (26,813 sq mi) by our calculation on the Natural Earth outline; Wikidata gives 69,797 km² (26,949 sq mi). The differences come from the precision of the coastline and inland waters.
Our sources
- Natural Earth 1:10m (public domain): country and subdivision boundaries, cities, airports, rivers, lakes and terrain, at naturalearthdata.com.
- Wikidata, item Q27 (Ireland): area, highest point, continent and subdivisions, accessed 23 October 2026.
- © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL licence): national park outlines.
- Wikidata: position of national parks and elevation of summits.
- Wikipedia (French edition): coordinates of places missing from Natural Earth.
- Destination de Voyage calculations: distances (haversine, radius 6,371 km / 3,959 mi), directions and areas (WGS84 ellipsoid, pyproj library).
- Our methodology