📍 Where in Ireland?
Test your Ireland geography by finding all 26 counties on the interactive map. No hints, just your memory and the map.
Location Challenge
Click counties on the map with no hints or tooltips!
Irish Counties
From major hubs to smaller counties, can you find them all?
Test Your Memory
Can you locate all counties on the Ireland map from memory?
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📚 How to Play & Learn Ireland Geography
Master Ireland Geography Through Interactive Play
Where in Ireland is an educational geography game designed to help you learn and master the locations of Ireland counties. Unlike traditional geography quizzes with multiple choice questions, this game challenges you to find counties on an interactive map with no hints, testing and improving your spatial memory.
How the Game Works
The game displays a county name at the top of the screen, and your job is to click on that county's location on the Ireland map. There are no tooltips, no hints, and no multiple choice options - just you, the map, and your memory.
Educational Benefits
This interactive approach to learning Ireland geography is more effective than passive study methods. By actively engaging with the map and receiving immediate feedback, you develop stronger spatial memory and geographic literacy.
Tips for Success
- Start with the largest counties: Cork, Galway, and Mayo are easier to spot by size and coastline.
- Learn by province: group counties by Connacht, Leinster, Munster, and Ulster.
- Use the coastline: peninsulas and bays help anchor western counties.
- Zoom for the east: several smaller counties cluster around Dublin.
Game Features
The game includes several features to enhance your learning experience: zoom and pan controls for detailed map exploration across Ireland, a scoring system that rewards accuracy and speed, progress tracking that saves your session, and an optional timer mode for advanced players.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many counties are in Ireland?
Ireland has 26 counties. This game includes all 26 counties shown on the map.
What are the hardest counties to find on the map?
Smaller counties can be tricky at first, such as Louth, Carlow, Leitrim, and Monaghan.
Is this game suitable for students and classroom use?
Yes! Where in Ireland is perfect for geography lessons and classroom activities. It's ideal for middle school and high school students learning Ireland geography, history, and regional studies. Teachers can use it as an interactive quiz, homework assignment, or test preparation tool.
How can I improve my Ireland geography knowledge?
Practice regularly with this interactive map game, focusing on one region at a time and learning neighboring counties. Study shapes, borders, and major physical features like coastlines and mountains.
Does the game include all counties?
This game includes all 26 counties that appear in the Ireland SVG map used for gameplay.
Are the names shown in English or local spellings?
We use common English names, and some entries use local spellings where that is the standard form.
Does my progress save if I close the browser?
Yes! Your progress, including completed counties, score, and statistics, is automatically saved in your browser's local storage. Your session data remains available for 24 hours, allowing you to take breaks and return to continue your game. After 24 hours, the data expires and you'll start fresh with a new session.
What's the difference between this and other geography games?
Unlike multiple choice quizzes or games with hints, Where in Ireland provides a pure geography challenge with no assistance. You must know the actual location of each county on the Ireland map - there are no clues, tooltips, or elimination options. This makes it more challenging but also more effective for truly learning Ireland geography.
Can I use this game on mobile devices or tablets?
Yes! The game is fully responsive and works on smartphones, tablets, and desktop computers. On touch devices, you can use pinch-to-zoom gestures to zoom in on the map and tap counties to select them. The game automatically adjusts for different screen sizes to provide an optimal experience across all devices.
Full list of counties (26)
- Carlow
- Cavan
- Clare
- Cork
- Donegal
- Dublin
- Galway
- Kerry
- Kildare
- Kilkenny
- Laoighis
- Leitrim
- Limerick
- Longford
- Louth
- Mayo
- Meath
- Monaghan
- Offaly
- Roscommon
- Sligo
- Tipperary
- Waterford
- Westmeath
- Wexford
- Wicklow
About this game
Where in Ireland is a map-based geography challenge where you must click the correct counties without hints. Explore more challenges on the Map Games hub or try Capital Rush for a capitals-only challenge.
How the scoring works
Your score rewards accuracy and speed, with streak bonuses for consecutive correct counties. The game tracks attempts, accuracy rate, best streak, and completion progress so you can improve over time.