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We had plans to go abroad for the summer but due to Covid-19 those plans have fallen through, but thanks to the Map we have plenty ideas of places to visit when restrictions are lifted. 

Where do you hope to visit next? Next on the list is the Stairway to Heaven in Fermanagh (once the lockdown is over of course) it’s been on my list for a while so I’m really looking forward to it 

An bhfuil tú ag lorg inspioráide ó thaobh taistil de? … Seo dhaoibh ár moltaí … Cruach Phádraig, Co. Mhaigh Eo Croagh Patrick Tá an sliabh seo díreach taobh amuigh de bhaile mór álainn Cathair na Mart i gContae Mhaigh Eo.  

It’s hand drawn ✍️ We see this as our most unique feature, and it’s one that we are very proud of.All 62 attractions on Scratchable Map Ireland are hand drawn by our expert artist Cian. In fact, they’ve all been drawn twice because the map we sell today is the second draft. We decided to make some changes. We were going to call it Track My Trip!

Valentines Day is just around the corner. You want to bring someone special somewhere special, but you're struggling to come up with any good ideas. If this sounds like you, we've got some suggestions that might be just what you're after.

5) Explore That Part Of Ireland You’ve Been Meaning To See For Years Everybody has one. That place you’re mad to visit but just haven’t gotten around to it. Which attraction is it for you? For us, it’s the Burren. We’ve been. We’ve seen some of it. But we want to see every corner of it’s 1500 hectares – hiking, cycling, guided tours, the works.

We’re all very excited (and maybe a little cautious too) about Ireland ‘reopening’ at the end of June. Things have changed a lot over the last few months. Many of us have taken the time to appreciate the infinite, amazing and beautiful places that we have right here in Ireland. Like lots of others, we can’t wait to get outdoors and explore more of our wonderful island.  

A is for Abbey  Two very different but excellent Irish abbeys are Boyle in County Roscommon and Kylemore in County Galway. Our guide to visiting Boyle Abbey was written by Roscommon man Harry. And our guide ...

Looking for a reason to get off the couch this Christmas and get out and about in Ireland?  Are you planning a trip to the Emerald Isle this winter and are wondering what to do? Then I’ve got you covered.  I...

These minimalistic travel prints are pretty cool right? They're designed by Ciaran, an illustrator and graphic designer from Belfast. All of his prints are 'inspired by travel and nature' and 24 of them are of Irish landmarks. You can choose from You can from brilliants attractions such as Glendalough, Glenveagh National Park and Blarney Castle. An A4 print will set you back €15, working all the way up to a huge A1 for €60. You can check out the rest of Ciaran's great work on his Etsy store here.

Which attraction on Scratchable Map Ireland is your favourite? And why? There are nearly too many beautiful places on it to pick a favourite. But I think Hook Lighthouse has to be one of my favourites spots, as it is where me and my boyfriend went on our first trip together and I have loved it there ever since.

What? Rules? For Scratchable Map Ireland? We're going to admit it, we abide by certain rules for our Scratchable Map Ireland. Not just us, we know that some of our customers do too. We've even been asked ab...