In 1777 George Taylor and Andrew Skinner surveyed and mapped the roads
of Ireland and published their results the following year. A second edition
of the Maps was printed in 1783. The maps were engraved by Garnet Terry.
The strip maps were welcomed for their accuracy and for showing details
of roads and crossroads, naming landlords and their houses and outlining
topographical features. These maps, taken from the 1783 edition, show
the roads leading into County Clare and the major routes within the county.
We also give the ‘Explanation’ or legend.
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Maps:
Explanation
An explanation of symbols and terms used by Taylor and Skinner in their
book 'Maps of the Roads of Ireland'. Taken from George Taylor and Andrew
Skinner 'Maps of the Roads of Ireland' (2nd. ed. 1783) p. iv.
Road
from Dublin to Ennis by Loughrea
Two maps depicting the road from Dublin to Ennis by Loughrea showing the
road from Gort to Ennis through Crusheen. Taken from George Taylor and
Andrew Skinner 'Maps of the Roads of Ireland' (2nd. ed. 1783) p. 92.
Road
from Dublin to Limerick
Map showing part of the road from Dublin to Limerick showing that part
of county Clare lying just north of the Shannon River. Taken from George
Taylor and Andrew Skinner 'Maps of the Roads of Ireland' (2nd. ed. 1783)
p. 99.
Road
from Dublin to Ennis by Nenagh and Killaloe
Part of the road from Dublin to Ennis by Nenagh and Killaloe showing part
of County Clare around Killaloe. Taken from George Taylor and Andrew Skinner
'Maps of the Roads of Ireland' (2nd. ed. 1783) p.100.
Road
from Dublin to Ennis by Limerick
Part of the road from Dublin to Ennis by Limerick showing the road between
Limerick and O'Callaghan's Mills. Taken from George Taylor and Andrew
Skinner 'Maps of the Roads of Ireland' (2nd. ed. 1783) p. 101.
From
Dublin to Ennis by Nenagh and Killaloe
Part of the road between Limerick and Ennis showing the part between Tulla
and Ennis. Taken from George Taylor and Andrew Skinner 'Maps of the Roads
of Ireland' (2nd. ed. 1783) p. 102.
From
Limerick to Galway
Two maps showing the Limerick-Galway between Limerick and Crusheen. Taken
from George Taylor and Andrew Skinner 'Maps of the Roads of Ireland' (2nd.
ed. 1783) p. 200.
From
Limerick to Ennis continued from Sixmilebridge
The road from Sixmilebridge to Ennis. Taken from George Taylor and Andrew
Skinner 'Maps of the Roads of Ireland' (2nd. ed. 1783) p. 202.
From
Ennis to Innistymond and to Kilfenora
Map of the road from Ennis to Ennistymon and from Ennis to Kilfenora.
Taken from George Taylor and Andrew Skinner 'Maps of the Roads of Ireland'
(2nd. ed. 1783) p. 203.
From
Clare to Kilrush
Two maps showing the road between Clarecastle and Kilrush. Taken from
George Taylor and Andrew Skinner 'Maps of the Roads of Ireland' (2nd.
ed. 1783) p. 204.
From
Kilfenora to Kilrush
Two maps showing the road between Kilfenora and Kilrush through Ennistymon
and Cooraclare. Taken from George Taylor and Andrew Skinner 'Maps of the
Roads of Ireland' (2nd. ed. 1783) p. 205.