Atlas & Book Reviews: Atlas of Ireland

Summary

This review assesses the Atlas of Ireland, published by the Royal Irish Academy in 1979. Compiled at Trinity College Dublin under the direction of the Irish National Committee for Geography, it comprises about 250 maps at a principal scale of 1:1,250,000, covering both physical and cultural geography. The reviewer praises its clear design, effective colors, and comprehensive content, while noting shortcomings such as lack of transitional pages and some missing data for Northern Ireland. The atlas is recommended as a valuable acquisition for academic libraries.