diff --git a/src/components/map/MapView.tsx b/src/components/map/MapView.tsx
index a183f30..a6c71c5 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, -8.0], // Centered to show all of Ireland with filter panel open
+  center = [53.4, -9.0], // Centered on Ireland, minimizing UK visibility
   zoom = 7,
 }: MapViewProps) {
   const mapRef = useRef<HTMLDivElement>(null);