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Site Created Nov 2006

Number of TPs = 869
Number of reports = 205
Number of images = 300
Number of members = 84

New Home!

 13th January 2010

The site is now running at a new home alongside nearby.org.uk. Please be patient if there a few things broken, we are currently testing all features to make sure they work.

We don't intend to change anything - so the site will still look and work the same as it has always done - just with a new admin.

All site functions, including registration of new users, should be now functional.

Barry & JC

Notice

 11th January 2010

Due to changing personal circumstances, I am not able to maintain this site any longer.

As of 11 January 2010 I have suspended the registration of new users. I will leave the site otherwise intact.

JC

This is a community site, where registered users contribute to the content by publishing articles, uploading pictures, logging TP visits and condition reports and sending feedback on how they feel the site should be developed.
Visitors may enter the 'User Area' but functionallity is restricted.

Map of Irish Trig Points

Last Update 9 Sep 2009

Yellow = No reports.
Green = Good condition.
Blue = There is a problem, see reports for more information.
Red= Missing.

To read the reports, go to the 'User Area' (even if you are just a visitor). use 'Reports' then click on the YES link in the Reports column.
A more detailed map using the latest data can be viewed here.

Registered User Benefits

  1. Add your own reports to the database.
  2. Upload pictures to enhance your reports.
  3. Influence how the site develops.

Downloads

A GPS Exchange File (.gpx) containing all the TPs as waypoints.
Right Click here then select 'Save Target/Link As...'
IE may want to save it as an xml file simply rename it to something.gpx

Site created by James Carroll

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Recent Reports

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Windmill Hill | 2010-09-01 | J 6414 6269| Elev:39 | FB:OSNIBM 2083 | Pillar:Good | View:Good | Ross
Situated on the eastern Ards Peninsula on a hill south of Ballyhalbert. Access is fairly easy - follow a track uphill from the Back Road which leads to a covered reservoir. The pillar is in the corner of a field just behind the reservoir. It is slightly damaged, probably after being hit by a tractor or two. FB is intact. Views are excellent - over the Ards Peninsula and out over the Irish Sea towards the Isle of Man.

Mullaghcarn | 2010-08-24 | H 5104 8097| Elev:0 | FB:OSNI BM 3178 | Pillar:Damaged | View:Completely Obscured | dino
Walked up the tarmac road from 54 41.564 N, 7 14.022 W on the B48 where there is a sign detailing the route as part of Cairn Sunday. The sign shows two other routes which may be more challenging. As reported by JC unfortunately the trig has been vandalised as part of a FSNI attempt to show visitors the surrounding area. Not much use to me today as its now very faded and the cloud and rain were depressingly vicious for the end of August.

Slimero | 2010-06-27 | J 3892 9369| Elev:302 | FB:3464 | Pillar:Good | View:Completely Obscured | kryten2x4p
Trig point in excellent condition. Totally surrounded by a young pine copse of approx 100 square metres in area. No visibility through trees. Had to crawl on hands and knees to get to pillar. Spider not centred in top of pillar. Screw cap is in place. Strap down U fixings are all perfect. Very little wear on pillar facings. Some moss on facings. Flush bracket only has OSBM on plate, no NI. Co-ordinates may be slightly out due to the trees.

Carn Hill | 2010-06-27 | J 3466 8911| Elev:317 | FB:2069 | Pillar:Slightly Damaged | View:Excellent | kryten2x4p
Trig point in good condition. Some slight bump chips to the top edges. 360° views from here to several other trig point positions. Cavehill, Lough Neagh, the Sperrins, Carrickfergus and Bangor can all be seen. Pillar faces slightly weather worn. Spider and screw cap are in place and strap down fixings good. Thanks to the farmer for allowing me to drive up to within 100m walking distance from TP.

Squires Hill | 2010-06-25 | J 3043 7887| Elev:379 | FB:3059 | Pillar:Slightly Damaged | View:Excellent | kryten2x4p
Trig point in fair condition. Located within a fenced compound that serves a large tranceiver mast. Good visibility of up to 50 miles unaided. Keyed screw cap and spider in place. Strap down U fixings also good.

Carnaghliss Rd | 2010-06-25 | J 2852 7835| Elev:346 | FB:3058 | Pillar:Good | View:Excellent | kryten2x4p
Trig point in quite good condition. Good visibility all round to about 50 miles unaided in clear weather. Slemish Mountain, Strangford Lough and Lough Neagh all visible from here. Keyed screw cap is in place. No bumps to the top of the pillar. All facings good. Strap-down fixings also good. This TP should be listed under the name Ballyutoag as the Carnaghliss Road is over a mile away with more major roads nearby.