
A wall map of Ireland with Northern Ireland at 1:550, 000, 76 x 91cm (2ft 6” x 3ft approx) – encapsulated version, from the National Geographic Society in their traditional “classic” style & with county boundaries. Where appropriate, both Irish & English place names are shown. The map presents the island of Ireland on a pale base with light relief shading to indicate mountain ranges & shows the network of road & rail connections. Also shown are airports with scheduled services, ferry connections to Britain & important historical or other sites. County boundaries are clearly marked & within the Irish Republic county names are shown in both English & Irish. Also shown, but without boundaries, are the names of the four traditional regions of Ireland: Ulster, Connacht, Leinster & Munster. Throughout the map, but particularly in the predominantly Irish-speaking parts names of towns are shown in both English & Irish. * This map is also available on paper without the encapsulation.*LAMINATED & ENCAPSULATED WALL MAPS:*- *laminated* wall maps have a thin layer of plastic usually applied to the printed side only. They can be written on with suitable marker pens without any damage to the map but, unless laminated on both sides, they are not damp-proof.- *encapsulated* wall maps are sealed between two sheets of plastic. They are more rigid & heavier than laminated maps of the same size. They are damp-proof & do not crinkle in humid conditions. Encapsulation gives the map a shiny surface, similar to being displayed behind glass.- *please note:* many publishers & retailers often use these two terms interchangeably. Our map titles & descriptions follow the definitions provided above.