Extreme points of Ireland

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Cross erected near Banba's Crown, Ireland's northernmost point.

This is a list of the extreme points of Ireland – the points that are farthest north, south, east or west in Ireland. It includes the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.

Contents

Often the term "Malin to Mizen" is used when encompassing the entire island from north to south. The geographical centre of Ireland is 8.85 kilometres north-northwest of Athlone Town. [1]

Whole island

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A physical map of Ireland

Including islands

Points:

Settlements:

Mainland only

Points:

Settlements:

Altitude

Many points are on, or near sea level, but due to high rainfall, there are no natural dry pieces of land below sea level - see rivers and loughs below.

Republic of Ireland

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The Republic of Ireland (blue)

Including islands

Mainland only

Altitude

Many points are on, or near sea level, but due to high rainfall, there are no natural dry pieces of land below sea level - see rivers and lochs below.

Northern Ireland

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Northern Ireland (green)

Including islands

Mainland only

Altitude

Many points are on, or near sea level, but due to high rainfall, there are no natural dry pieces of land below sea level.

See also

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References

  1. "Ordnance Survey Ireland: FAQs". Archived from the original on 28 February 2012. Retrieved 7 February 2016.