The two maps illustarate the significant changes that have taken place in a small Irish village in the west from 2000’s up to now.
Overall, it is clear that space witnessed visieble transformation. From rural to modernised area, with have became more residential and developed.The infrastructure has become more sophisticated, while the original industrial features have completely desappeared.
The most striking development has been erected new establishments near the road, particularly housings. To accommodate more visitors, the hotel has been enlarged, and a new car park has been added . In the North of map new path has been attached to road and surrounded with new houses.
Regardind the environment , the farmland in the northwest has been replaced by a green park. Significant changes have also occurred along the coastline. The old market and dock have been demolished. In their place, a row of modern restaurants has been established along the waterfron
