The most suitable maps for hillwalking in Ireland are the Ordnance Survey Discovery Series. They can be obtained from any shop specialising in hillwalking.The present cost is about €7 each. A more expensive laminated version is also available. Scale 1:50 000 where 2cms equals 1km (grid square size).

Both types are shown below with links for ordering online.

The above map is the standard type and can be ordered online from http://www.osi.ie/ordering/index.shtml

Cost about €7.

The map shown above is is laminated and waterproof. These maps can be ordered online from the following website http://www.aqua3.com/mappages/homemaps.asp cost about £12.