diff --git a/MAP_EVENT_INTEGRATION.md b/MAP_EVENT_INTEGRATION.md
index c9a5d8d..ae99dfd 100644
--- a/MAP_EVENT_INTEGRATION.md
+++ b/MAP_EVENT_INTEGRATION.md
@@ -4,6 +4,12 @@
 
 Successfully integrated cleanup events with the interactive map, allowing users to view both litter reports and cleanup events on the same map interface.
 
+## Recent Updates
+
+### Latest Changes (Commit: 8e73d8a)
+1. **Event Popup Enhancement**: Added "View Event Details" button that navigates to `/events?id={eventId}`
+2. **Map Positioning**: Adjusted default center from Dublin (53.3498, -6.2603) to (53.4, -7.5) to show all of Ireland, especially when filter panel is open
+
 ## Changes Made
 
 ### 1. MapPage Component (`src/pages/MapPage.tsx`)
@@ -43,6 +49,12 @@ Successfully integrated cleanup events with the interactive map, allowing users
 - 32x32 pixel markers with white border
 - Hover effects and click interactions
 - Detailed popup with formatted information
+- "View Event Details" button in popup for navigation to event page
+
+**Map Positioning:**
+- Default center: (53.4, -7.5) - optimized to show all of Ireland
+- Zoom level: 7
+- Ensures Ireland is fully visible even with filter panel open
 
 ### 3. MapFilters Component (`src/components/map/MapFilters.tsx`)
 
@@ -76,6 +88,7 @@ Each event popup shows:
 - ♻️ Litter collected (for completed events)
 - Status badge (color-coded)
 - Event description
+- **"View Event Details" button** - navigates to event details page
 
 ## API Integration
 
@@ -138,11 +151,17 @@ This implementation addresses:
 - **Requirement 2.1**: Interactive map visualization
 - **Requirement 2.2**: Marker click handlers
 
-## Commit
+## Commits
 
-Changes committed with message:
+### Initial Implementation (91ecbd2)
 ```
 Link map items with events - Display cleanup events on interactive map
 ```
 
-Git hash: `91ecbd2`
+### Enhancement (8e73d8a)
+```
+Improve event popup and map positioning
+
+- Added 'View Event Details' button in event popup
+- Adjusted map center to better show all of Ireland
+```
diff --git a/src/components/map/MapView.tsx b/src/components/map/MapView.tsx
index a56ade4..a183f30 100644
--- a/src/components/map/MapView.tsx
+++ b/src/components/map/MapView.tsx
@@ -43,7 +43,7 @@ export function MapView({
   showClusters = true,
   showHeatmap = false,
   showHotspots = false,
-  center = [53.4, -7.5], // Centered to show all of Ireland
+  center = [53.4, -8.0], // Centered to show all of Ireland with filter panel open
   zoom = 7,
 }: MapViewProps) {
   const mapRef = useRef<HTMLDivElement>(null);