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Caves in Ireland map & data

There are 199 caves mapped in Ireland, spread over 4 counties. The most are in Munster (112), Connacht (43) and Ulster (33) - Munster alone holds 56% of them. 43% of them carry a name. Well-known examples include Mitchelstown Cave, Caves of Kesh and Cavern.

199locations
4counties
5 KBlayer size
November 2026updated
A sample of caves in Ireland. Open every one of them in the studio.

Caves by county

CountyLocationsShare
Munster11256%
Connacht4322%
Ulster3317%
Leinster115.5%

Notable caves in Ireland

  1. Mitchelstown CaveCahir · Munster · cave entrance
  2. Caves of KeshConnacht · cave entrance
  3. CavernUlster · cave entrance
  4. Bridges ChamberLeinster · cave entrance
  5. Doolin CaveMunster · cave entrance
  6. Cormac Reagh's HoleConnacht · cave entrance
  7. CavernsUlster · cave entrance
  8. Gilligan's CaveLeinster · cave entrance
  9. Killavullen CavesMunster · cave entrance
  10. Kelly's CaveConnacht · cave entrance
  11. Dermot & Grania's BedUlster · cave entrance
  12. Leprechauns caveLeinster · cave entrance
  13. PoulnagollumMunster · cave entrance
  14. Leabaidh DermotConnacht · cave entrance
  15. Dolines/SinkholesUlster · cave entrance
  16. Poulnalhove CaveLeinster · cave entrance
  17. ( Polldonough ?)Munster · cave entrance
  18. School CaveConnacht · 270 m · cave entrance
  19. Foxes CaveUlster · cave entrance
  20. Rebel's CaveLeinster · cave entrance
  21. ( Poulomega ? )Munster · cave entrance
  22. CopperminesConnacht · 40 m · cave entrance
  23. Legnashinna CavernUlster · cave entrance
  24. ( Poulomega ?)Munster · cave entrance
  25. Pigeon HoleConnacht · 27 m · cave entrance
  26. Legnaveagh SinkholeUlster · cave entrance
  27. (Poulomega ?)Munster · cave entrance
  28. MuinnerUlster · cave entrance
  29. Aran View SwalletMunster · cave entrance
  30. PolldooUlster · cave entrance
  31. Badgers CaveMunster · cave entrance
  32. PollnagollumUlster · cave entrance
  33. Cave of the Wild HorsesMunster · cave entrance
  34. Swallow HoleUlster · cave entrance
  35. Clashmealcon CavesMunster · cave entrance
  36. The Murder HoleUlster · cave entrance
  37. CoosboyMunster · cave entrance
  38. Tory HoleUlster · cave entrance
  39. CoosgormMunster · cave entrance
  40. CoosnaclashaMunster · cave entrance

What's in this layer

Every cave in the layer comes with its name, kind, elevation (peaks), the region it is in, latitude and longitude. Cave entrances.

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  2. Add the layer. Choose Ireland and Caves - 199 locations appear at once.
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Frequently asked questions

How many caves are there in Ireland?

This layer holds 199 caves in Ireland, the most of them in Munster. The data is refreshed every 6 months; this release is from November 2026.

Can I download a list of caves in Ireland?

Yes. Own the layer ($5 once, or every Ireland layer with the $29 Country Pass) and export it from the studio as CSV, Shapefile, GeoJSON, KML, GPX, ArcGIS, QGIS, PNG or PDF.

Is it free to put caves on my map?

Yes - every map can use 2 data layers free, and you can share or embed it. Layers you buy don't count toward that limit and work in every map you make.

What information comes with each cave?

The name, kind, elevation (peaks), the region it is in, latitude and longitude.

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