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Abstract
Defending or questioning the legitimacy of Ireland’s border is still a defining force in Ireland’s politics, especially in Northern Ireland. In addition, this border is soon to become the United Kingdom’s only land border with the European
Union. The author takes issue with the borderline symbol on maps, suggesting that the reduction of Ireland to a binary has negative ramifications in political discourse – contributing to an us-versus-them stalemate. On the ground, Ireland’s border is largely invisible and almost completely permeable; the author wondered if the border could be mapped in a way that would reflect this. To identify original modes of mapping the frontier, the author travelled the borderline from end to end. The resulting map charts defensive architecture and historical sites, as well as unofficial cross-border routes and other subjects. Many topographic elements on ‘‘A View of the Border’’ do not generally appear on maps; the author explains the thinking behind the inclusion of some of these elements and discusses designing the icons used represent them.
The conclusion asks if any of the creative decisions made in ‘‘A View of the Border’’ could be applied to maps other border regions.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 251-262 |
Number of pages | 12 |
Journal | Cartographica |
Volume | 52 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 19 Sept 2017 |
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Dive into the research topics of 'Land and Power: Making a New Map of Ireland's Border'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.Impacts
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The Rule of the Land: Politics, Landscape and Identity on Ireland’s Border
Carr, G. (Participant)
Impact: Cultural Impact, Societial Impact, Other Impact
Activities
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The Cartographic Journal (Journal)
Carr, G. (Peer reviewer)
03 Oct 2018Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Publication peer-review
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Plenary, Maynooth University, 'Sovereignty and the Ache'
Carr, G. (Keynote speaker)
14 Sept 2018Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited or keynote talk at national or international conference
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Meeting with White House briefers
Carr, G. (Advisor)
12 Sept 2017Activity: Consultancy types › Contribution to the work of national or international committees and working groups
Press/Media
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Interview, 'Le Brexit va-t-il réenflammer l’Irlande?' Le Devoir, Canada
18/11/2017
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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Interview, On Ireland's Border: 'Contemporary Politics' a University College Cork podcast
03/10/2017
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities
Profiles
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Infinite Links
Carr, G., 03 Jul 2018, In: Eolas Magazine . p. 18-22 5 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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The Map of Connections 3.1: Unofficial and previously unmapped Irish border crossings
Carr, G. (Designer), 01 Jun 2014Research output: Non-textual form › Digital or Visual Products
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The Map of Watchful Architecture 2.0: Defensive forms along Ireland's border
Carr, G. (Designer), 01 Nov 2012Research output: Non-textual form › Digital or Visual Products