Volunteers create the maps for OpenStreetMap. It is easy to get started. Click here to find out how!
Developers can use the maps and data from OpenStreetMap directly in their projects. Find out how!
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How to create an account on OpenStreetMap.org and your first steps drawing buildings, naming buildings ...
Video series by Anne-Karoline including mapping ringforts, ice-houses, windmills and Irish street names.
Maps can be added to websites easily. There are tutorials here for using leaflet.js, WordPress and mobile development
Visualising your data using OpenStreetMaps has never been easier. Watch tutorials about OverpassTurbo and D3.
You can still contribute to the map without a computer. Our favourite tool on mobile is StreetComplete (Android)
If you would like to contribute street view imagery we recommend Mapillary. The street images from Mapillary can then be used to help with mapping tasks.
Overpass Turbo is a tool for advanced users and allows running queries against the map database. An example might be to show all car parks in an area.
JOSM is a Java application that can be used on Linux, Mac or Windows. This is an advanced tool for quicker editing for those who want to move on from the ID editor.
We regularly run task missions to map particular places or themes. The OSM Ireland Task website is the best place to monitor what needs done.
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You are cordially invited to attend the Annual General Meeting of OSM Ireland CLG which will be held on Saturday 26th June 2021 at 11:00 UTC+1. The AGM, as a result of Covid-19, will be Read more…
Surveying in Co. Cork has shown that there is not one route; but rather certain towns and villages are part of the Wild Atlantic Way (WAW). There seem to be routes for drivers, motorcyclists, caravan Read more…
Observers of our current project, the mapping of the Wild Atlantic Way, will have spotted that things are a little delayed. There are a few reasons for this, but one relates to the fact that Read more…
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We will list in-person mapathons on meetup.com after Covid restorictions are lifted
Upcoming mapathons are listed on meetup.com here.