Map of Ireland
Map of Ireland — Counties, Provinces & Geography
Ireland is divided into four provinces and 32 counties, each with its own distinct landscape, culture and history. Whether you're tracing family roots, planning a visit, or simply exploring Ireland's geography, this guide covers the essential landmarks, regions and places that define the island of Ireland.
The Four Provinces of Ireland
Connacht — Ireland's Wild West
Connacht comprises the counties of Galway, Mayo, Roscommon, Leitrim and Sligo. It is home to Connemara's dramatic bog and mountain landscape, the Aran Islands, Clew Bay, and the wild Atlantic coastline of the Wild Atlantic Way. Galway city is the province's cultural capital and a gateway to Irish-speaking communities in the Gaeltacht regions of the west.
Leinster — History, Heritage & the Capital
Leinster is Ireland's largest province by population and includes Dublin, Wicklow, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Carlow, Kildare, Laois, Offaly, Longford, Westmeath and Meath. Dublin city sits at its heart — Ireland's capital and home to Trinity College, the Book of Kells, St Patrick's Cathedral and the River Liffey. County Wicklow offers the Garden of Ireland, while Meath contains the ancient passage tombs of Newgrange and the Hill of Tara.
Munster — Coastline, Castles & Culture
Munster covers the south and southwest of Ireland, comprising Cork, Kerry, Limerick, Tipperary, Clare and Waterford. The Ring of Kerry and the Dingle Peninsula are among Ireland's most visited landscapes. The Cliffs of Moher rise dramatically from the Atlantic on Clare's coastline. Cork is Ireland's second city, with a thriving food and arts culture. Blarney Castle and the Rock of Cashel are two of Munster's most iconic heritage sites.
Ulster — Nine Counties, Two Jurisdictions
Ulster consists of nine counties spanning both Northern Ireland and the Republic. The six counties of Northern Ireland — Antrim, Armagh, Down, Fermanagh, Londonderry and Tyrone — form part of the United Kingdom. The three Ulster counties within the Republic are Donegal, Cavan and Monaghan. Belfast is Ulster's largest city. The Antrim Coast Road, the Giant's Causeway, Lough Erne and Donegal's dramatic Atlantic headlands are among the province's defining landscapes.
The 32 Counties of Ireland
Ireland's 32 counties are spread across the four provinces. In the Republic of Ireland there are 26 counties: Carlow, Cavan, Clare, Cork, Donegal, Dublin, Galway, Kerry, Kildare, Kilkenny, Laois, Leitrim, Limerick, Longford, Louth, Mayo, Meath, Monaghan, Offaly, Roscommon, Sligo, Tipperary, Waterford, Westmeath, Wexford and Wicklow. Northern Ireland comprises six counties: Antrim, Armagh, Down, Fermanagh, Londonderry and Tyrone.
Maps of Ireland for Your Wall
Our collection of vintage and historic map of Ireland prints brings together rare cartographic works spanning four centuries of Irish geography. From Daniel Augustus Beaufort's 1792 map to 17th-century Visscher cartography, each print is reproduced on 250gsm archival matte paper using long-life pigment inks — available framed or unframed, with free worldwide shipping.
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Historic Maps of Dublin
Our Dublin map prints capture the city across centuries — from Herman Moll's 1714 survey to James Malton's late 18th-century views of College Green and the South Wall. Each is a piece of living cartographic history, ideal for Irish homes, offices and heritage gifts.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many counties are in Ireland?
Ireland has 32 counties in total — 26 in the Republic of Ireland and 6 in Northern Ireland.
What are the four provinces of Ireland?
The four provinces are Connacht, Leinster, Munster and Ulster.
What is the largest county in Ireland?
County Cork is the largest county in Ireland by area, covering approximately 7,500 square kilometres.
What is the smallest county in Ireland?
County Louth is the smallest county in the Republic of Ireland.
What counties are in Connacht?
Connacht comprises Galway, Mayo, Roscommon, Leitrim and Sligo.
What counties are in Munster?
Munster comprises Cork, Kerry, Limerick, Tipperary, Clare and Waterford.