Related Programmes

Geological Survey Ireland is involved in several projects and ongoing activities relating to heritage.

Shipwrecks (Marine Programme)

The Marine programme through the INFOMAR project mapped the shipwrecks all along the coast of Ireland.

Protected sites (Geoheritage Programme)

Ireland has a long and interesting geological history, which has given us a great diversity of rock types and land forms for a country of its size. The geology has shaped the way we live and continues to contribute to our economic, cultural and societal development. The Geoheritage programme care for this important aspect of our heritage through the identification of sites as County Geological Sites and their conservation.

Geoparks (Geoheritage Programme)

UNESCO Global Geoparks are geographical areas where sites and landscapes of international geological significance are managed with a holistic concept of protection, education and sustainable development. Their bottom-up approach of combining conservation with sustainable development while involving local communities has become increasingly popular.

Geotourism (Geoheritage Programme)

Geotourism is tourism related to the natural environment, which is the origin of most tourism in Ireland. Ireland's long and rich geological history and diversity of rock types allows for a wealth of spectacular and often contrasting landforms. Our aim is to encourage the use of our geoheritage in enhancing the tourism product.

CHERISH project (Marine Programme)

CHERISH stands for Climate, Heritage and Environments of Reefs, Islands and Headlands. The 5 year project is cross-disciplinary with partners in Wales and Ireland. CHERISH aims to raise awareness and understanding of the past, present and near future impacts of climate change, storminess and extreme weather events on the rich cultural heritage of the Irish and Welsh regional seas and coast.