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Western Ireland: Don’t Drive
2 Points about using GPS navigation devices in Ireland. 1. GPS works the same as it does in USA but the road mapping you are using must be up to date as very significant road construction has taken place over the last number of years. If you do not update then the satnav will guide you long routes. The best mapping for Ireland is also Navteq - so look out for products that use it 2. Irish addresses are not precise. This means that when you enter an address into a Navigational devise there may be many options for the satnav to bring you to and even then it may bring you to an area rather than the correct destination. To improve this, Loc8 Codes have been introduced as a modern form of postcode created by property owners themselves. There is a serach for accommodation Loc8 Codes here: http://www.loc8code.com. Many tourists attractions have them on their websites. Just eneter the Loc8 Code in to your navigation device - they are supported by Garmin and an app called point8 working with Garmin, TomTom, Navigon and others. It makes find places in Ireland much easier!— June 24, 2012 4:16 a.m.