Publications
An assessment of the impact of the Geological Survey Ireland Research Funding Programme
Published 17 April 2025
The purpose of this review is to assess the activities and impact of the GSI Research Programme 2015-2024
GW3D Project Report – Castledermot Sand and Gravel Aquifer
Published 22 July 2024
This sand and gravel report forms part of a series representing the output of a body of work undertaken to re-evaluate previously mapped sand and gravel aquifers and to identify new sand and gravel aquifers.
GW3D Project Report – Coolane Sand and Gravel Aquifer
Published 22 July 2024
This sand and gravel report forms part of a series representing the output of a body of work undertaken to re-evaluate previously mapped sand and gravel aquifers and to identify new sand and gravel aquifers.
GW3D Project Report – Kilkea Sand and Gravel Aquifer
Published 22 July 2024
This sand and gravel report forms part of a series representing the output of a body of work undertaken to re-evaluate previously mapped sand and gravel aquifers and to identify new sand and gravel aquifers.
GW3D Project Report – Rathvilly Sand and Gravel Aquifer
Published 22 July 2024
This sand and gravel report forms part of a series representing the output of a body of work undertaken to re-evaluate previously mapped sand and gravel aquifers and to identify new sand and gravel aquifers.
GW3D Project Report – River Barrow Sand and Gravel Aquifer
Published 22 July 2024
This sand and gravel report forms part of a series representing the output of a body of work undertaken to re-evaluate previously mapped sand and gravel aquifers and to identify new sand and gravel aquifers.
GW3D Project Report – Graney river, Baltinglass Sand and Gravel Aquifer
Published 22 July 2024
This sand and gravel report forms part of a series representing the output of a body of work undertaken to re-evaluate previously mapped sand and gravel aquifers and to identify new sand and gravel aquifers.
GW3D Project Report – Culliagh Beg Sand and Gravel Aquifer
Published 15 July 2024
This sand and gravel report forms part of a series representing the output of a body of work undertaken to re-evaluate previously mapped sand and gravel aquifers and to identify new sand and gravel aquifers.
GW3D Project Report -Garrafrauns Sand and Gravel Aquifer
Published 15 July 2024
This sand and gravel report forms part of a series representing the output of a body of work undertaken to re-evaluate previously mapped sand and gravel aquifers and to identify new sand and gravel aquifers.
GW3D Project Report – Ardfert Sand and Gravel Aquifer
Published 15 July 2024
This sand and gravel report forms part of a series representing the output of a body of work undertaken to re-evaluate previously mapped sand and gravel aquifers and to identify new sand and gravel aquifers.
GW3D Project Report – Ardtully Sand and Gravel Aquifer
Published 15 July 2024
This sand and gravel report forms part of a series representing the output of a body of work undertaken to re-evaluate previously mapped sand and gravel aquifers and to identify new sand and gravel aquifers.
GW3D Project Report – Ballingarry Sand and Gravel Aquifer
Published 15 July 2024
This sand and gravel report forms part of a series representing the output of a body of work undertaken to re-evaluate previously mapped sand and gravel aquifers and to identify new sand and gravel aquifers.
GW3D Project Report – Ballylemon Sand and Gravel Aquifer
Published 15 July 2024
This sand and gravel report forms part of a series representing the output of a body of work undertaken to re-evaluate previously mapped sand and gravel aquifers and to identify new sand and gravel aquifers.
GW3D Project Report – Ballymascanlan Sand and Gravel Aquifer
Published 15 July 2024
This sand and gravel report forms part of a series representing the output of a body of work undertaken to re-evaluate previously mapped sand and gravel aquifers and to identify new sand and gravel aquifers.
GW3D Project Report – Birdhill Sand and Gravel Aquifer
Published 15 July 2024
This sand and gravel report forms part of a series representing the output of a body of work undertaken to re-evaluate previously mapped sand and gravel aquifers and to identify new sand and gravel aquifers.
GW3D Project Report – Brideswell Sand and Gravel Aquifer
Published 15 July 2024
This sand and gravel report forms part of a series representing the output of a body of work undertaken to re-evaluate previously mapped sand and gravel aquifers and to identify new sand and gravel aquifers.
GW3D Project Report – Caher Sand and Gravel Aquifer
Published 15 July 2024
This sand and gravel report forms part of a series representing the output of a body of work undertaken to re-evaluate previously mapped sand and gravel aquifers and to identify new sand and gravel aquifers.
GW3D Project Report – Cappagh White Sand and Gravel Aquifer
Published 15 July 2024
This sand and gravel report forms part of a series representing the output of a body of work undertaken to re-evaluate previously mapped sand and gravel aquifers and to identify new sand and gravel aquifers.
GW3D Project Report – Carlingford Sand and Gravel Aquifer
Published 15 July 2024
This sand and gravel report forms part of a series representing the output of a body of work undertaken to re-evaluate previously mapped sand and gravel aquifers and to identify new sand and gravel aquifers.
GW3D Project Report – Carnaross Sand and Gravel Aquifer
Published 15 July 2024
This sand and gravel report forms part of a series representing the output of a body of work undertaken to re-evaluate previously mapped sand and gravel aquifers and to identify new sand and gravel aquifers.
GW3D Project Report – Clonard-Ballyboggan Sand and Gravel Aquifer
Published 15 July 2024
This sand and gravel report forms part of a series representing the output of a body of work undertaken to re-evaluate previously mapped sand and gravel aquifers and to identify new sand and gravel aquifers.
GW3D Project Report – Clontuskert Sand and Gravel Aquifer
Published 15 July 2024
This sand and gravel report forms part of a series representing the output of a body of work undertaken to re-evaluate previously mapped sand and gravel aquifers and to identify new sand and gravel aquifers.
GW3D Project Report – Cloonillan Sand and Gravel Aquifer
Published 15 July 2024
This sand and gravel report forms part of a series representing the output of a body of work undertaken to re-evaluate previously mapped sand and gravel aquifers and to identify new sand and gravel aquifers.
GW3D Project Report – Culliagh More Sand and Gravel Aquifer
Published 15 July 2024
This sand and gravel report forms part of a series representing the output of a body of work undertaken to re-evaluate previously mapped sand and gravel aquifers and to identify new sand and gravel aquifers.
GW3D Project Report – Doon Sand and Gravel Aquifer
Published 15 July 2024
This sand and gravel report forms part of a series representing the output of a body of work undertaken to re-evaluate previously mapped sand and gravel aquifers and to identify new sand and gravel aquifers.
GW3D Project Report – Dromiskin Sand and Gravel Aquifer
Published 15 July 2024
This sand and gravel report forms part of a series representing the output of a body of work undertaken to re-evaluate previously mapped sand and gravel aquifers and to identify new sand and gravel aquifers.
GW3D Project Report – Dundalk Sand and Gravel Aquifer
Published 15 July 2024
This sand and gravel report forms part of a series representing the output of a body of work undertaken to re-evaluate previously mapped sand and gravel aquifers and to identify new sand and gravel aquifers.
GW3D Project Report – Errit Lough Sand and Gravel Aquifer
Published 15 July 2024
This sand and gravel report forms part of a series representing the output of a body of work undertaken to re-evaluate previously mapped sand and gravel aquifers and to identify new sand and gravel aquifers.
GW3D Project Report – Golden Sand and Gravel Aquifer
Published 15 July 2024
This sand and gravel report forms part of a series representing the output of a body of work undertaken to re-evaluate previously mapped sand and gravel aquifers and to identify new sand and gravel aquifers.
GW3D Project Report – Killarney Sand and Gravel Aquifer
Published 15 July 2024
This sand and gravel report forms part of a series representing the output of a body of work undertaken to re-evaluate previously mapped sand and gravel aquifers and to identify new sand and gravel aquifers.
GW3D Project Report – Killorglin Sand and Gravel Aquifer
Published 15 July 2024
This sand and gravel report forms part of a series representing the output of a body of work undertaken to re-evaluate previously mapped sand and gravel aquifers and to identify new sand and gravel aquifers.
GW3D Project Report – Kilmanagh Sand and Gravel Aquifer
Published 15 July 2024
This sand and gravel report forms part of a series representing the output of a body of work undertaken to re-evaluate previously mapped sand and gravel aquifers and to identify new sand and gravel aquifers.
GW3D Project Report – Kilmurry Sand and Gravel Aquifer
Published 15 July 2024
This sand and gravel report forms part of a series representing the output of a body of work undertaken to re-evaluate previously mapped sand and gravel aquifers and to identify new sand and gravel aquifers.
GW3D Project Report – Kilsaran Sand and Gravel Aquifer
Published 15 July 2024
This sand and gravel report forms part of a series representing the output of a body of work undertaken to re-evaluate previously mapped sand and gravel aquifers and to identify new sand and gravel aquifers.
GW3D Project Report – Kiltale Sand and Gravel Aquifer
Published 15 July 2024
This sand and gravel report forms part of a series representing the output of a body of work undertaken to re-evaluate previously mapped sand and gravel aquifers and to identify new sand and gravel aquifers.
GW3D Project Report – Kylemore Sand and Gravel Aquifer
Published 15 July 2024
This sand and gravel report forms part of a series representing the output of a body of work undertaken to re-evaluate previously mapped sand and gravel aquifers and to identify new sand and gravel aquifers.
GW3D Project Report – Laytown-Gormanstown Sand and Gravel Aquifer
Published 15 July 2024
This sand and gravel report forms part of a series representing the output of a body of work undertaken to re-evaluate previously mapped sand and gravel aquifers and to identify new sand and gravel aquifers.
GW3D Project Report – Liffey Sand and Gravel Aquifer
Published 15 July 2024
This sand and gravel report forms part of a series representing the output of a body of work undertaken to re-evaluate previously mapped sand and gravel aquifers and to identify new sand and gravel aquifers.
GW3D Project Report – Littlegrange Sand and Gravel Aquifer
Published 15 July 2024
This sand and gravel report forms part of a series representing the output of a body of work undertaken to re-evaluate previously mapped sand and gravel aquifers and to identify new sand and gravel aquifers.
GW3D Project Report – Murroe Sand and Gravel Aquifer
Published 15 July 2024
This sand and gravel report forms part of a series representing the output of a body of work undertaken to re-evaluate previously mapped sand and gravel aquifers and to identify new sand and gravel aquifers.
GW3D Project Report – New Inn Sand and Gravel Aquifer
Published 15 July 2024
This sand and gravel report forms part of a series representing the output of a body of work undertaken to re-evaluate previously mapped sand and gravel aquifers and to identify new sand and gravel aquifers.
GW3D Project Report – Newcastlewest Sand and Gravel Aquifer
Published 15 July 2024
This sand and gravel report forms part of a series representing the output of a body of work undertaken to re-evaluate previously mapped sand and gravel aquifers and to identify new sand and gravel aquifers.
GW3D Project Report – O’Briensbridge Sand and Gravel Aquifer
Published 15 July 2024
This sand and gravel report forms part of a series representing the output of a body of work undertaken to re-evaluate previously mapped sand and gravel aquifers and to identify new sand and gravel aquifers.
GW3D Project Report – Port Sand and Gravel Aquifer
Published 15 July 2024
This sand and gravel report forms part of a series representing the output of a body of work undertaken to re-evaluate previously mapped sand and gravel aquifers and to identify new sand and gravel aquifers.
GW3D Project Report – River Feale Sand and Gravel Aquifer
Published 15 July 2024
This sand and gravel report forms part of a series representing the output of a body of work undertaken to re-evaluate previously mapped sand and gravel aquifers and to identify new sand and gravel aquifers.
GW3D Project Report – River Nore (Lower) Sand and Gravel Aquifer
Published 15 July 2024
This sand and gravel report forms part of a series representing the output of a body of work undertaken to re-evaluate previously mapped sand and gravel aquifers and to identify new sand and gravel aquifers.
GW3D Project Report – River Nore (Upper) Sand and Gravel Aquifer
Published 15 July 2024
This sand and gravel report forms part of a series representing the output of a body of work undertaken to re-evaluate previously mapped sand and gravel aquifers and to identify new sand and gravel aquifers.
GW3D Project Report – Summerhill Sand and Gravel Aquifer
Published 15 July 2024
This sand and gravel report forms part of a series representing the output of a body of work undertaken to re-evaluate previously mapped sand and gravel aquifers and to identify new sand and gravel aquifers.
GW3D Project Report – Knockaunnagat Sand and Gravel Aquifer
Published 15 July 2024
This sand and gravel report forms part of a series representing the output of a body of work undertaken to re-evaluate previously mapped sand and gravel aquifers and to identify new sand and gravel aquifers.
GW3D Project Report – Tallaght Sand and Gravel Aquifer
Published 15 July 2024
This sand and gravel report forms part of a series representing the output of a body of work undertaken to re-evaluate previously mapped sand and gravel aquifers and to identify new sand and gravel aquifers.
GW3D Project Report – Ballyliffin Sand and Gravel Aquifer
Published 12 July 2024
This sand and gravel report forms part of a series representing the output of a body of work undertaken to re-evaluate previously mapped sand and gravel aquifers and to identify new sand and gravel aquifers.
GW3D Project Report – Bridgetown Sand and Gravel Aquifer
Published 12 July 2024
This sand and gravel report forms part of a series representing the output of a body of work undertaken to re-evaluate previously mapped sand and gravel aquifers and to identify new sand and gravel aquifers.
GW3D Project Report – Broadford Sand and Gravel Aquifer
Published 12 July 2024
This sand and gravel report forms part of a series representing the output of a body of work undertaken to re-evaluate previously mapped sand and gravel aquifers and to identify new sand and gravel aquifers.
GW3D Project Report – Buncrana Sand and Gravel Aquifer
Published 12 July 2024
This sand and gravel report forms part of a series representing the output of a body of work undertaken to re-evaluate previously mapped sand and gravel aquifers and to identify new sand and gravel aquifers.
GW3D Project Report – Carrickart Sand and Gravel Aquifer
Published 12 July 2024
This sand and gravel report forms part of a series representing the output of a body of work undertaken to re-evaluate previously mapped sand and gravel aquifers and to identify new sand and gravel aquifers.
GW3D Project Report – Carrigans Sand and Gravel Aquifer
Published 12 July 2024
This sand and gravel report forms part of a series representing the output of a body of work undertaken to re-evaluate previously mapped sand and gravel aquifers and to identify new sand and gravel aquifers.
GW3D Project Report – Finner Sand and Gravel Aquifer
Published 12 July 2024
This sand and gravel report forms part of a series representing the output of a body of work undertaken to re-evaluate previously mapped sand and gravel aquifers and to identify new sand and gravel aquifers.
GW3D Project Report – Gleneely Sand and Gravel Aquifer
Published 12 July 2024
This sand and gravel report forms part of a series representing the output of a body of work undertaken to re-evaluate previously mapped sand and gravel aquifers and to identify new sand and gravel aquifers.
GW3D Project Report – Killaloe Sand and Gravel Aquifer
Published 12 July 2024
This sand and gravel report forms part of a series representing the output of a body of work undertaken to re-evaluate previously mapped sand and gravel aquifers and to identify new sand and gravel aquifers.
GW3D Project Report – Loughros Sand and Gravel Aquifer
Published 12 July 2024
This sand and gravel report forms part of a series representing the output of a body of work undertaken to re-evaluate previously mapped sand and gravel aquifers and to identify new sand and gravel aquifers.
GW3D Project Report – Swilly Sand and Gravel Aquifer
Published 12 July 2024
This sand and gravel report forms part of a series representing the output of a body of work undertaken to re-evaluate previously mapped sand and gravel aquifers and to identify new sand and gravel aquifers.
GW3D Project Report – Carndonagh Sand and Gravel Aquifer
Published 12 July 2024
This sand and gravel report forms part of a series representing the output of a body of work undertaken to re-evaluate previously mapped sand and gravel aquifers and to identify new sand and gravel aquifers.
The Geological Heritage of County Cork
Published 9 May 2024
The audit of County Geological Sites in County Cork was completed in 2023. The audit was carried out by Ronan Hennessy, Robert Meehan, Vincent Gallagher and Clare Glanville. The Cork Geological Heritage Project was supported by Geological Survey Ireland, Cork County Council and The Heritage Council.
Screening Report for Tellus G12 Soil Sampling Survey
Published 31 January 2024
Appropriate Assessment Screening and Natura Impact Statement Tellus G12 Urban Soil Sampling Survey (Galway, Limerick, Cork and Waterford Cities) 2024
Screening report for Tellus G11 Soil Sampling Survey
Published 31 January 2024
Appropriate Assessment Screening and Natura Impact Statement Tellus G11 Soil Sampling Survey (Cork, Kerry and Waterford) 2024
Analysing the Geochemistry of Ireland’s Peatlands using Tellus Geochemical Data
Published 12 July 2023
The objective of this report is to examine the geochemical characteristics exhibited by peatlands in Ireland and determine the possible factors contributing to these distinct signatures.
Geothermal Policy
Published 5 July 2023
Minister Eamon Ryan publishes Policy Statement on Geothermal Energy for a Circular Economy
Appropriate Assessment for Soil Sampling for G10 Block
Published 14 June 2023
The AA screening report for Tellus soil sampling in the G10 block (Clare, Cork, Galway, Kerry, Limerick, Offaly, Tipperary and Waterford)
Analysing the geochemistry of Ireland’s peatlands using Tellus geochemistry data
Published 23 May 2023
The aim of this project was to investigate the geochemical signature of peatlands and the different peatland types in Ireland, and to identify the potential factors which might account for these signatures.
Variability in the Tellus Waterford Test-line FEM Data
Published 15 December 2022
The report investigates the variability and repeatability of Tellus airborne frequency-domain electromagnetic (FEM) data.
The Geological Heritage of Cork City
Published 15 June 2022
The audit of County Geological Sites in Cork City was completed in 2022. The audit was carried out by Erin Leahy, Clare Glanville and Brian McConnell. The Cork Geological Heritage Project was supported by Geological Survey Ireland.
The Geological Heritage of County Limerick
Published 15 June 2022
The audit of County Geological Sites in County Limerick was completed in 2021. The audit was carried out by Robert Meehan, Vincent Gallagher, Ronan Hennessy and Clare Glanville. The Limerick Geological Heritage Project was supported by Geological Survey Ireland, Limerick County Council and The Heritage Council.
Investigating the relationship between Tellus topsoil geochemical and airborne radiometric measurement
Published 29 April 2022
This dissertation investigates the relationship between Tellus topsoil geochemical and airborne radiometric measurements
Geophysical test line report
Published 18 February 2022
The Tellus geophysics team have published a new report summarising the findings from a ground Electrical Resistivity Tomography (ERT) survey carried out in October 2021.
Tellus Border and West Stream Water Data Analysis and Interpretation
Published 15 November 2021
Tellus Border and West Stream Water Data Analysis and Interpretation. Executive Summary, Report and Appendices available for download.
Screening for Appropriate Assessment of Remote Water Level Monitoring in Glenamaddy Turlough
Published 6 October 2021
The Groundwater and Geothermal Unit has created a Screening Report for Appropriate Assessment of proposed remote water level monitoring in Glenamaddy Turlough, Co. Galway. Report dated 06/10/2021
Deep temperature maps for Ireland
Published 30 September 2021
Groundwater & Geothermal Unit have released a suite of six deep temperature maps for onshore Ireland. The maps were created using thermal data from the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies.
Tellus Geochemistry Screening Report for Appropriate Assessment
Published 22 July 2021
Screening Report for Appropriate Assessment of the G9 Soil Sampling Survey Southeast Ireland 2021
The Geological Heritage of Galway City
Published 4 June 2021
The audit of County Geological Sites in Galway City was completed in 2020. The audit was carried out by Ronan Hennessy, Robert Meehan, Vincent Gallagher, Matthew Parkes and Clare Glanville. The Galway City Geological Heritage Project was supported by Geological Survey Ireland.
The Geological Heritage of Leitrim
Published 6 May 2021
The audit of County Geological Sites in County Leitrim was completed in 2020. The audit was carried out by Matthew Parkes, Robert Meehan, Vincent Gallagher, Ronan Hennessy and Clare Glanville. The Leitrim Geological Heritage Project was supported by Geological Survey Ireland, Leitrim County Council and The Heritage Council.
Gort Lowlands Groundwater Flood Modelling Report
Published 18 February 2021
This report details the results of research into the South Galway karst network. The work was funded by Geological Survey Ireland, with additional support from Galway County Council and the Office of Public Works, and was carried out by Trinity College Dublin in collaboration with GSI as part of the 2016-2019 GWFlood project.
Tellus Stream Water Data Re-Analysis
Published 11 February 2021
Re-Analysis of Tellus stream water samples collected in 2012 and 2016
The Geological Heritage of Donegal
Published 20 November 2020
The audit of County Geological Sites in Donegal is a compilation of two reports. The overall Donegal Geological Heritage Project was supported by Geological Survey Ireland, Donegal County Council and The Heritage Council. The resulting report is a contribution to the County Donegal Heritage Plan 2011-2016.
The Geological Heritage of County Mayo
Published 20 November 2020
The audit of County Geological Sites in County Mayo was completed in 2014 and revised in 2019. The audit was carried out by Ronan Hennessy, Martin Feely, Matthew Parkes and Sarah Gatley. The Mayo Geological Heritage Project was supported by Geological Survey Ireland, Mayo County Council and The Heritage Council.
Geothermal Energy for District Heating in Ireland
Published 18 November 2020
GSI has now published An Assessment of geothermal Energy for District Heating in Ireland. This document will support complementary work from colleagues in the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications who have simultaneously published A Roadmap for a Policy and Regulatory framework Geothermal Energy in Ireland.
A simple Guide to Tellus Geophysical Products
Published 6 November 2020
The Tellus airborne geophysical survey collects million of measurements from three data type; Magnetics, Electromagnetic and Radiometrics. These data can be processed and filtered to create a number of different products that can then be mapped. This guide summarises the main outputs from the processed data.
GWFlood Project: Monitoring, Modelling and Mapping Karst Groundwater Flooding in Ireland
Published 3 July 2020
GSI in collaboration with TCD initially and later with ITC developed a monitoring, mapping and modelling programme to address the knowledge gap regarding karst groundwater systems.This report describes the implementation of a turlough monitoring network and the methodology used to produce the historic and predictive groundwater flood maps.
Climate Research Coordination Group 2019 Annual Report
Published 29 June 2020
Geological Survey Ireland fund external research activities and undertake research through our programmes. The 2019 Annual Report of the national Climate Research Coordination Group summarises all research activities in the climate area from GSI and other funding organisations.
Geoscience Ireland – The Formation and Maintenance of a Successful Business Cluster – May 2020
Published 21 May 2020
Geoscience Ireland - The Formation and Maintenance of a Successful Business Cluster - May 2020
Geochemical Characterization and Geochemically Appropriate Levels for Soil Recovery Facilities
Published 27 February 2020
Geological Survey Ireland in partnership with the Environmental Protection Agency has developed Geochemically Appropriate Levels for Soil Recovery Facilities.
The Geological Heritage of Galway
Published 30 January 2020
The audit of County Geological Sites in County Galway was completed in 2019. The audit was carried out by Robert Meehan, Vincent Gallagher, Ronan Hennessy, Matthew Parkes, and Sarah Gatley. The Galway Geological Heritage Project was supported by Geological Survey Ireland, Galway County Council and The Heritage Council.
Tellus Geochemical Soil Sampling Campaign 2019
Published 16 December 2019
The end of season field campaign report for 2019, compiled by RPS Group Plc.
The Geological Heritage of County Tipperary
Published 19 November 2019
The audit of County Geological Sites in Co Tipperary was completed in 2019. The audit was carried out by Vincent Gallagher, Robert Meehan, Matthew Parkes, Ronan Hennessy and Siobhán Power. The Tipperary Geological Heritage Project was supported by Geological Survey Ireland, Tipperary County Council and The Heritage Council.
The Geological Heritage of Westmeath
Published 7 November 2019
The audit of County Geological Sites in Co Westmeath was completed in 2019. The audit was carried out by Robert Meehan, Ronan Hennessy, Matthew Parkes and Siobhán Power. The Westmeath Geological Heritage Project was supported by Geological Survey Ireland, Westmeath County Council and The Heritage Council.
Determining a new earthquake local magnitude scale for Ireland
Published 25 June 2019
Geological Survey Ireland Research 2017 Short Call Project
Coastal platform geology, classification and roughness
Published 25 June 2019
Geological Survey Ireland Research 2017 Short Call Project
A new digital database of Ireland’s electromagnetic fields to mitigate against space weather
Published 25 June 2019
Geological Survey Ireland Research 2017 Short Call Project
Developing a toolkit for model evaluation using speleothem isotope data
Published 25 June 2019
Geological Survey Ireland Research 2017 Short Call Project
Intertidal feature mapping from sentinel and drone (INTREPID)
Published 25 June 2019
Geological Survey Ireland Research 2017 Short Call Project
Building on Tellus: preliminary investigations into geochemical processes occurring in Connemara
Published 25 June 2019
Geological Survey Ireland Research 2017 Short Call Project
An All-Ireland geogenic indoor radon map
Published 25 June 2019
Geological Survey Ireland Research 2017 Short Call Project
Geophysical remote sensing of subsurface properties for sustainable agricultural management
Published 25 June 2019
Geological Survey Ireland Research 2017 Short Call Project
Scour potential evaluation of the Western Irish Sea Mud Belt (SCOPE)
Published 25 June 2019
Geological Survey Ireland Research 2017 Short Call Project
The development of the CoastSim platform: a virtual coastal landscape time travel experience
Published 25 June 2019
Geological Survey Ireland Research 2017 Short Call Project
Submarine groundwater discharge from the Burren plateau into Galway Bay
Published 25 June 2019
Geological Survey Ireland Research 2017 Short Call Project
4D Quantification of salt-related sinkhole development and migration
Published 25 June 2019
Geological Survey Ireland Research 2017 Short Call Project
Modelling maerl habitat dynamics in response to increased storminess
Published 25 June 2019
Geological Survey Ireland Research 2017 Short Call Project
Investigation of Irish Carboniferous palaeokarst for CO2 geological storage
Published 25 June 2019
Geological Survey Ireland Research 2017 Short Call Project
Surface wave removal from seismic reflection data using seismic interferometry
Published 25 June 2019
Geological Survey Ireland Research 2017 Short Call Project
Distribution and engineering properties of the interglacial deposits in Cork City and Harbour
Published 25 June 2019
Geological Survey Ireland Research 2017 Short Call Project
Resolving the paragenesis of precious metals in the Avoca District
Published 25 June 2019
Geological Survey Ireland Research 2017 Short Call Project
Geological GHG emission mitigation: a preliminary investigation
Published 25 June 2019
Geological Survey Ireland Research 2017 Short Call Project
Development of the Hekla volcano real-time seismic monitoring network, HERSK
Published 25 June 2019
Geological Survey Ireland Research 2017 Short Call Project
Fluorescence-based tracking of particles from domestic wastewater treatment system plumes
Published 25 June 2019
Geological Survey Ireland Research 2017 Short Call Project
Groundwater Risk App for Local Evaluations GRAppLE
Published 25 June 2019
Geological Survey Ireland Research 2017 Short Call Project
Development of a toolkit to manage AGS data for geotechnical usage TAGS
Published 25 June 2019
Geological Survey Ireland Research 2017 Short Call Project
Development of a national groundwater isoscape for mechanistic recharge estimation
Published 25 June 2019
Geological Survey Ireland Research 2017 Short Call Project
Detrital zircon geochronology in the west of Ireland in support of Tellus geophysics interpretations
Published 25 June 2019
Geological Survey Ireland Research 2017 Short Call Project
Reconstructing the late Quaternary history of the River Nore using OSL dating
Published 25 June 2019
Geological Survey Ireland Research 2017 Short Call Project
Tsunami Inundation Mapping of the Irish Coastline
Published 10 June 2019
Pilot study investigating tsunami inundation along the Irish Coastline focusing on the historical Lisbon 1755 event as a candidate tsunami source.
The Geological Heritage of Wexford
Published 1 March 2019
The audit of County Geological Sites in Co Wexford was completed in 2018. The audit was carried out by Robert Meehan, Ronan Hennessy, Matthew Parkes and Sarah Gatley. The Wexford Geological Heritage Project was supported by Geological Survey Ireland, Wexford County Council and The Heritage Council.
Geoscience Ireland Strategic Review 2018-2022
Published 6 November 2018
Geological Survey Ireland releases Strategic Review of Business Cluster Geoscience Ireland Strategy as job creation figures pass 1,000.
Sligo Groundwater Protection Scheme Reports
Published 20 September 2018
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Tipperary Groundwater Protection Scheme Reports
Published 20 September 2018
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Waterford Groundwater Protection Scheme Reports
Published 20 September 2018
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Westmeath Groundwater Protection Scheme Reports
Published 20 September 2018
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Wexford Groundwater Protection Scheme Reports
Published 20 September 2018
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Wicklow Groundwater Protection Scheme Reports
Published 20 September 2018
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Leitrim Groundwater Protection Scheme Reports
Published 19 September 2018
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Limerick Groundwater Protection Scheme Reports
Published 19 September 2018
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Longford Groundwater Protection Scheme Reports
Published 19 September 2018
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Louth Groundwater Protection Scheme Reports
Published 19 September 2018
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Mayo Groundwater Protection Scheme Reports
Published 19 September 2018
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Meath Groundwater Protection Scheme Reports
Published 19 September 2018
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Monaghan Groundwater Protection Scheme Reports
Published 19 September 2018
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Offaly Groundwater Protection Scheme Reports
Published 19 September 2018
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Roscommon Groundwater Protection Scheme Reports
Published 19 September 2018
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Kerry Groundwater Protection Scheme Reports
Published 6 September 2018
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Kildare Groundwater Protection Scheme Reports
Published 6 September 2018
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Kilkenny Groundwater Protection Scheme Reports
Published 6 September 2018
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Laois Groundwater Protection Scheme Reports
Published 6 September 2018
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Dublin Groundwater Protection Schemes Reports
Published 5 September 2018
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Galway Groundwater Protection Scheme Reports
Published 5 September 2018
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Cork Groundwater Protection Scheme Reports
Published 3 September 2018
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Donegal Groundwater Protection Scheme Reports
Published 3 September 2018
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Carlow Groundwater Protection Scheme Reports
Published 31 August 2018
The publication page lists all the reports available to date relating to groundwater protection in this county.
Cavan Groundwater Protection Scheme Reports
Published 31 August 2018
The publication page lists all the reports available to date relating to groundwater protection in this county.
Clare Groundwater Protection Scheme Reports
Published 31 August 2018
The publication page lists all the reports available to date relating to groundwater protection in this county.
Tellus Geochemical Survey Contractor Report 2017/2018
Published 28 August 2018
Tellus Geochemical Survey Contractor Report 2017/2018: End of Field Campaign Report Soil and Drainage Sampling including Dublin and Galway Periurban Survey March 2017 to January 2018
Natural, man-made and induced seismicity of Ireland: discrimination and hazard
Published 21 February 2018
Geological Survey Ireland Research 2015 Short Call Project
Past and modern environments of Galway Bay
Published 21 February 2018
Geological Survey Ireland Research 2015 Short Call Project
Innovative approaches to identifying and mapping coastal landslides
Published 21 February 2018
Geological Survey Ireland Research 2015 Short Call Project
Investigation of Ireland’s coastal platforms: location, type and coastal protection
Published 21 February 2018
Geological Survey Ireland Research 2015 Short Call Project
Developing a rapid, low-cost bathymetric survey methodology using multi-resolution imagery
Published 21 February 2018
Geological Survey Ireland Research 2015 Short Call Project
An All-Ireland Quaternary map
Published 21 February 2018
Geological Survey Ireland Research 2015 Short Call Project
Irish sea suitability mapping for novel offshore foundations (ISSMaNOF)
Published 21 February 2018
Geological Survey Ireland Research 2015 Short Call Project
Assessing marine and anthropogenic influences on the terrestrial biosphere strontium isotope budget
Published 21 February 2018
Geological Survey Ireland Research 2015 Short Call Project
Integrated geological-geophysical model for stratiform Zn-Pb exploration
Published 21 February 2018
Geological Survey Ireland Research 2015 Short Call Project
Mapping the spatial and temporal variations of water quality in Dublin Bay
Published 21 February 2018
Geological Survey Ireland Research 2015 Short Call Project
3D simulation of Ireland ‘Ancient East’ marine environment
Published 21 February 2018
Geological Survey Ireland Research 2015 Short Call Project
Quantifying coastal evolution along Donegal Bay system using remote sensing approaches
Published 21 February 2018
Geological Survey Ireland Research 2015 Short Call Project
Frequency of slope collapses on Rockall Bank
Published 21 February 2018
Geological Survey Ireland Research 2015 Short Call Project
Characterisation of stable isotope fractionations during reactive transport of phosphate
Published 21 February 2018
Geological Survey Ireland Research 2015 Short Call Project
Mineral prospectivity analysis: utilising publically available datasets and free and open source sof
Published 21 February 2018
Geological Survey Ireland Research 2015 Short Call Project
Using Tellus electromagnetic and geochemical datasets to improve soil mapping in Ireland
Published 21 February 2018
Geological Survey Ireland Research 2015 Short Call Project
Production of a handbook of karst for Irish hydrogeologists
Published 21 February 2018
Geological Survey Ireland Research 2015 Short Call Project
Coastal modelling through low cost video based photogrammetry
Published 21 February 2018
Geological Survey Ireland Research 2015 Short Call Project
All-Ireland karst features dataset
Published 21 February 2018
Geological Survey Ireland Research 2015 Short Call Project
Deposition and accumulation of micro plastics and pollutants in marine sediments
Published 21 February 2018
Geological Survey Ireland Research 2015 Short Call Project
Linking sources of contamination of groundwater resources with naturally occurring arsenic
Published 21 February 2018
Geological Survey Ireland Research 2015 Short Call Project
Development of a coastal infrastructure web GIS with remote sensing focus
Published 21 February 2018
Geological Survey Ireland Research 2015 Short Call Project
UAV for intertidal and coastal zone mapping feasibility study
Published 21 February 2018
Geological Survey Ireland Research 2015 Short Call Project
Integrated interpretation and modelling of Tellus datasets for deep geothermal target areas
Published 21 February 2018
Geological Survey Ireland Research 2015 Short Call Project
Irish soil thermal properties project (ISTP)
Published 21 February 2018
Geological Survey Ireland Research 2015 Short Call Project
Geochemical anomaly detection spatial analysis for improved use of geochemical data
Published 21 February 2018
Geological Survey Ireland Research 2015 Short Call Project
A hydrography training program demonstrator
Published 21 February 2018
Geological Survey Ireland Research 2015 Short Call Project
Development of integrated protocols for the rapid mapping and assessment of metal contamination
Published 21 February 2018
Geological Survey Ireland Research 2015 Short Call Project
The geochemistry of Waterford Copper Coast mineralisation
Published 21 February 2018
Geological Survey Ireland Research 2015 Short Call Project
Semi-autonomous UAV landing in challenging conditions
Published 21 February 2018
Geological Survey Ireland Research 2015 Short Call Project
Unmanned surface vehicle for inshore bathymetric survey
Published 21 February 2018
Geological Survey Ireland Research 2015 Short Call Project
Linking sedimentary architecture and sediment sources in the NW Carboniferous Basin
Published 21 February 2018
Geological Survey Ireland Research 2015 Short Call Project
Analysis and monitoring strategy of Irish landslides
Published 19 February 2018
Geological Survey Ireland Research 2015 Short Call Project
Development of a coastal infrastructure GIS (open source) for Ireland
Published 19 February 2018
Geological Survey Ireland Research 2015 Short Call Project
GEOCOAST A guide to coastal geology and landscapes of the Wild Atlantic Way
Published 19 February 2018
Geological Survey Ireland Research 2015 Short Call Project
3D geological map of the pre-glacial trench central Dublin
Published 19 February 2018
Geological Survey Ireland Research 2015 Short Call Project
Determining fractured bedrock aquifer parameters
Published 19 February 2018
Geological Survey Ireland Research 2015 Short Call Project
Spatially constrained Bayesian inversion of frequency and time domain airborne electromagnetic data
Published 19 February 2018
Geological Survey Ireland Research 2015 Short Call Project
Logistic regression model for detecting radon prone areas in Ireland.
Published 1 December 2017
A new high spatial resolution radon risk map of Ireland has been developed, based on a combination of indoor radon measurements and relevant geological information.
An Economic Review of the Irish Geoscience Sector
Published 7 November 2017
An Economic Review of the Irish Geoscience Sector prepared by Indecon International Economic Consultants. Main findings: • Overall Economic Impact €3.27Bn • Overall Employment 24,739 • Figures approaching 2006 pre-crash levels
Environmental Protection Agency EIA report guidelines
Published 1 August 2017
Environmental Protection Agency EIA report guidelines
Tellus Airborne Geophysical Survey Report 2017: GTK-FDEM system characteristics and applications
Published 5 May 2017
Tellus Airborne Geophysical Survey Report 2017: GTK-FDEM system characteristics and applications Ture, M.D and Hodgson, J.A. (2017)
Joyce Country Strategy Report 2017
Published 6 March 2017
A UNESCO Global Geopark for the Joyce Country area of Galway and Mayo: the possibilities, challenges and way forward.
Tellus Airborne Geophysical Technical Report 2016: Galway and South Mayo area (A2 block)
Published 27 February 2017
Tellus Airborne Geophysical Technical Report 2016: Galway and South Mayo area (A2 block), Operations, Logistics and Data Merging
Tellus Airborne Survey Contractor Technical Report 2016 – Fixed-Wing High-Resolution Aeromagnetic
Published 11 January 2017
Tellus Airborne Survey Contractor Technical Report 2016 – Fixed-Wing High-Resolution Aeromagnetic, Gamma-ray Spectrometric and Frequency-Domain, Electromagnetic Survey – Waterford area(Waterford survey block)
Tellus Airborne Survey Contractor Technical Report 2016
Published 1 January 2017
Tellus Airborne Survey Contractor Technical Report 2016 – Fixed-Wing High-Resolution Aeromagnetic, Gamma-ray Spectrometric and Frequency-Domain, Electromagnetic Survey – Galway and South Mayo area(A2 survey block)
Tellus Geochemical Survey Ebook Atlas 2016: Topsoil Geochemistry of the Northern Counties
Published 4 October 2016
Tellus Geochemical Survey Ebook Atlas 2016: Topsoil Geochemistry of the Northern Counties of Ireland Data from the Tellus (Northern Ireland) and Tellus Border Project Gallagher,V., Knights, K., Carey,S., Glennon, M. and Scanlon, R. Geological Survey of Ireland, 2016
Summary Report on the National Landslide Susceptibility Mapping Project
Published 1 September 2016
This report provides an overview of the Landslide Susceptibility Project being undertaken by the Geological Survey, and can be read as a lay user guide to the output Susceptibility maps. There are two main strands to the study: the extension of the landslide inventory and the development of national landslide susceptibility mapping.
Tellus Airborne Geophysical Contractor Technical Report 2016:Fixed-Wing High-Resolution Aeromagnetic
Published 1 September 2016
Tellus Airborne Geophysical Contractor Technical Report 2016:Fixed-Wing High-Resolution Aeromagnetic, Gamma-ray Spectrometric and Frequency-Domain,Electromagnetic Survey - Eastern Ireland (A1 Block)
Tellus Airborne Geophysical report 2015: Interpretation
Published 13 June 2016
Tellus Airborne Geophysical report 2015: Interpretation of the Central East (A1 Survey block) &North Midlands of Ireland, Airborne Geophysical Survey data
Quality control and statistical summaries of Tellus stream sediment regional geochemical data.
Published 1 June 2016
Tellus Geochemical Survey Report 2016: reanalysed 1980s samples from South east Ireland: Quality control and statistical summaries of Tellus stream sediment regional geochemical data Analytical data 2016
Tellus Geochemical Survey Contractor Report 2016: West of Ireland Soil and Drainage Sampling
Published 1 June 2016
Tellus Geochemical Survey Contractor Report 2016: West of Ireland Soil and Drainage Sampling End of Campaign Report May to October 2016. OCAE Consultants Ltd., 2016.
Tellus Geochemical Survey Ebook Atlas 2016: Stream Sediment Geochemistry of the Northern Counties
Published 31 May 2016
Geochemical data for stream sediment samples collected during the Tellus Project in Northern Ireland and the Tellus Border Project in the Republic of Ireland have been merged into a single dataset covering the twelve northern counties of the island of Ireland.
Key Issues around Social Acceptance of Geoscience Activities
Published 30 May 2016
Geological Survey Ireland contracted SLR Consulting Ireland to carry out a systematic review and gap analysis of the 'key issues around social acceptance of geoscience activities & Earth resources in Ireland', focussing on core geoscience activities, including research, exploration and extraction of minerals, energy and water resources.
Dublin City Study Case report as part of Sub-Urban project
Published 15 March 2016
Dublin City Study Case report as part of the Sub-Urban project
Tellus Airborne Geophysical Survey Technical Report 2016: Logistics, Processing and Merging report
Published 20 January 2016
The latest phase of the Tellus programme collected new airborne data within the counties of Dublin, Meath, Kildare, Wicklow, Offaly and Laois in the Republic of Ireland (ROI) and is collectively referred to as block A1.
The Geological Heritage of Offaly
Published 1 January 2016
The audit of County Geological Sites in Co Offaly was completed in 2016. The audit was carried out by Ronan Hennessy, Robert Meehan, Matthew Parkes, Vincent Gallagher and Sarah Gatley. The Offaly Geological Heritage Project was supported by the Heritage Council, the Geological Survey Ireland and the Offaly County Council.
Tellus Book – Unearthed – Impacts of the Tellus Surveys of the North of Ireland
Published 1 January 2016
Between 2004 and 2013, €15 million of government and EU funding was spent on high-resolution, airborne geophysical and geochemical sampling surveys of Northern Ireland and the six northern counties of the Republic of Ireland. This book presents some of the findings of the first two stages of Tellus, the largest collaborative cross-border programme.
The Geological Heritage of Laois
Published 1 January 2016
The audit of County Geological Sites in Co Laois was completed in 2016. The audit was carried out by Matthew Parkes, Ronan Hennessy, Robert Meehan, Vincent Gallagher and Sarah Gatley. The Laois Geological Heritage Project was supported by the Heritage Council, the Geological Survey Ireland and the Laois County Council.
Tellus Airborne Geophysical Contractor Technical Report 2015: CGG GENESIS Airborne Electromagnetic
Published 21 April 2015
Between September 24th, 2014 and April 21st, 2015, CGG Airborne Survey (Pty) Ltd. conducted a GENESIS airborne electromagnetic, magnetic and radiometric survey on behalf of the Geological Survey of Ireland, over the Tellus North Midlands area in Ireland.
Irish Aquifers Properties: A reference manual and guide
Published 1 March 2015
Irish Aquifers Properties: A reference manual and guide
The Geological Heritage of South Dublin
Published 1 January 2015
The audit of County Geological Sites in South Dublin County was completed in 2014. The audit was carried out by Ronan Hennessy, Robert Meehan, Matthew Parkes, Vincent Gallagher and Sarah Gatley. The South Dublin Geological Heritage Project was supported by the Heritage Council, the Geological Survey of Ireland and the South Dublin County Council.
The Geological Heritage of Longford
Published 1 January 2015
The audit of County Geological Sites in Co Longford was completed in 2015. The audit was carried out by Ronan Hennessy, Robert Meehan, Matthew Parkes and Sarah Gatley. The Longford Geological Heritage Project was supported by the Heritage Council, the Geological Survey of Ireland, Longford County Council.
Tellus Airborne Geophysical Survey Report 2014: Tellus Border Geophysical Interpretation Report (20
Published 13 June 2014
Tellus Airborne Geophysical Survey Report 2014: Tellus Border Geophysical Interpretation Report (2011-2013)
Tellus external oversight report 2014: Post-project evaluation of the Tellus Border project
Published 1 February 2014
Tellus external oversight report 2014: Post-project evaluation of the Tellus Border project(2011-2013) PA Consulting Group 2014.
The Geological Heritage of Dublin City
Published 1 January 2014
The audit of County Geological Sites in Dublin City was completed in 2014. The audit was carried out by Matthew Parkes, Vincent Gallagher, Ronan Hennessy, Robert Meehan and Sarah Gatley. The Dublin City Geological Heritage Project was supported by the Heritage Council, the Geological Survey of Ireland and Dublin City Council.
The Geological Heritage of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown
Published 1 January 2014
The audit of County Geological Sites in Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown was completed in 2014. The audit was carried out by Ronan Hennessy, Robert Meehan, Matthew Parkes, Vincent Gallagher and Sarah Gatley. The Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown Geological Heritage Project was supported by the Heritage Council, the Geological Survey of Ireland and Dún Laoghaire...
Tellus Public Communications/Awareness report: Tellus Border Communications Programme report
Published 1 January 2014
The communication programme aimed to support the activities of the Tellus Border project, to promote the project to a range of stakeholders and to demonstrate the proactive role of the EU in funding environmental projects.
The Geological Heritage of Wicklow
Published 1 January 2014
The audit of County Geological Sites in Co Wicklow was completed in 2014. The audit was carried out by Robert Meehan, Matthew Parkes, Vincent Gallagher, Ronan Hennessy and Sarah Gatley. The Wicklow Geological Heritage Project was supported by the Heritage Council, the Geological Survey of Ireland, the Wicklow County Council and the Wicklow...
Tellus Geochemical Survey Laboratory report 2013: QA/QC report for Tellus Border samples(20111-2013)
Published 1 June 2013
4142 samples received from the Geological Survey of Ireland from the Tellus Border project(2011-2013) were analysed by code 1C-Expl.
Tellus Geochemical Survey report 2013: Quality control and statistical summaries of Tellus Border
Published 1 June 2013
Tellus Geochemical Survey report 2013: Quality control and statistical summaries of Tellus Border topsoil regional geochemical data (2011-2013).
Tellus Geochemical Survey Contractor Report 2013: field sampling campaign of Tellus Border
Published 1 June 2013
OCAE field contractor report on stream/drainage sample collection during the Tellus Border project (2011-2013).
Tellus Geochemical Survey Contractor Report: field sampling campaign of Tellus Border geochemical
Published 1 June 2013
Tellus Geochemical Survey Contractor Report: field sampling campaign of Tellus Border geochemical soil mapping 2011-2012.
Tellus Geochemical Survey Laboratory Report 2013: Tellus Border (2011-2013) Geochemical analysis
Published 1 June 2013
Tellus Geochemical Survey Laboratory Report 2013: Tellus Border(2011-2013) Geochemical analysis of stream water samples.
Tellus Geochemical Survey Laboratory Report: Tellus Border Project (2011-2013)
Published 1 June 2013
Quality control report of the analysis of Tellus Border (2011-2013) soil samples.
Tellus Airborne Geophysics Report: Logistics Report Tellus Border (2011-2013)
Published 31 May 2013
Tellus Airborne Geophysics Report: Logistics Report Tellus Border (2011-2013) Hodgson, J.A and Ture M. D., 2013. Tellus Border Airborne Geophysics Survey Logistics Report Version 3. Geological Survey of Ireland and Geological Survey of Northern Ireland joint report.
IGI guidelines on Environmental Impact Assessment Reports
Published 30 April 2013
IGI EIAR Guidelines
Tellus Airborne Geophysical Technical Report 2013: Data processing report – Border counties
Published 11 January 2013
Tellus Airborne Geophysical Technical Report 2013: Data processing report - Border counties of Ireland (Tellus Border)
PanGeo Geohazard Description for Cork
Published 4 January 2013
Geological Survey Ireland participated in this FP7-funded project and assessed ground instability geohazard information for Co. Cork.
PanGeo Geohazard Description for Dublin
Published 4 January 2013
Geological Survey Ireland participated in this FP7-funded project and assessed ground instability geohazard information for Co. Dublin.
The Geological Heritage of Cavan
Published 1 January 2013
The audit of County Geological Sites in Co Cavan was completed in December 2013. The audit was carried out by Matthew Parkes, Robert Meehan and Vincent Gallagher. The Cavan Geological Heritage Project was supported by the Heritage Council, the Geological Survey of Ireland, the Cavan County Council and the Cavan Heritage.
Tellus Geochemical Survey Report 2013
Published 1 January 2013
From April 2012 – January 2013 BGS Analytical Geochemistry Facility undertook a substantial programme of geochemical sample preparation and analysis on behalf of the Geological Survey of Ireland (GSI). The work formed part of the Tellus Border project to collect scientific data on soils, water and rocks across the six border counties
Tellus Geochemical Survey Report 2013: Tellus Border(2011-13) Project Geochemistry Data User Guide
Published 1 January 2013
The Tellus Border geochemical field survey collected samples of soil, stream water and stream sediment from approximately 7,000 locations across the border region in 2011–2012. These samples have been chemically analysed to investigate the baseline or background environmental concentrations of a range of inorganic chemical elements.
The Geological Heritage of Louth
Published 1 January 2013
The audit of County Geological Sites in Co Louth was completed in December 2013. The audit was carried out by Vincent Gallagher, Robert Meehan, Matthew Parkes and Sarah Gatley. The Louth Geological Heritage Project was supported by the Heritage Council, the Geological Survey of Ireland, Louth County Council and Louth Heritage Forum.
The Geological Heritage of Monaghan
Published 1 January 2013
The audit of County Geological Sites in Co Monaghan was completed in December 2013. The audit was carried out by Robert Meehan, Vincent Gallagher and Matthew Parkes. The Monaghan Geological Heritage Project was supported by the Heritage Council, the Geological Survey of Ireland, Monaghan County Council and Monoghan Heritage Plan.
Dublin Soil Urban Geochemistry
Published 15 March 2012
Technical report from the SURGE Project providing a geochemical baseline for heavy metals and organic pollutants in topsoils in the greater Dublin area.
The Geological Heritage of Roscommon
Published 1 January 2012
The audit of County Geological Sites in Co Roscommon was completed in October 2012. The audit was carried out by Matthew Parkes, Robert Meehan and Sophie Préteseille. The Roscommon Geological Heritage Project was supported by the Heritage Council, the Geological Survey of Ireland, Roscommon County Council and County Roscommon Heritage Forum.
The Geological Heritage of Waterford
Published 1 January 2012
The audit of County Geological Sites in Co Waterford was completed in 2011 and revised in early 2012. The audit was carried out by Matthew Parkes, Robert Meehan and Sophie Préteseille. The Waterford Geological Heritage Project was supported by the Heritage Council, the Geological Survey of Ireland and the Waterford County Council.
Dublin Historic Industry Database
Published 10 January 2010
This report outlines the findings of the Dublin Historic Industry Database commissioned by the Geological Survey of Ireland (GSI) in September 2010 with Carrig Conservation, in association with Mary McMahon, Urban Heritage Consultancy and Gamma, engaged to carry out the work.
NRA geology in road plans
Published 1 January 2009
National Roads Authority Guidelines on Procedures for Assessment and Treatment of Geology, Hydrology and Hydrogeology for National Road Schemes.
Geological Heritage Guidelines for the Extractive Industry
Published 1 January 2008
These guidelines are intended for Irish Concrete Federation (ICF) members so that they they may follow best practice and receive clear information concerning geological heritage in relation to any proposed quarry or related development or land purchase.
The Geological Heritage of Fingal
Published 1 January 2007
The audit of County Geological Sites in Fingal was completed in 2007. The audit was carried out by Aaron Clarke and Matthew Parkes. The Fingal Geological Heritage Project was supported by the Heritage Council, the Geological Survey of Ireland and the Fingal County Council.
The Geological Heritage of Kilkenny
Published 1 January 2007
The audit of County Geological Sites in Co Kilkenny was completed in 2007 and revised in 2012. The audit was carried out by Aaron Clarke, Matthew Parkes and Sarah Gatley and revised by Matthew Parkes and Robert Meehan. The Kilkenny Geological Heritage Project was supported by the Heritage Council, the Kilkenny County Council, the Kilkenny...
The Geological Heritage of Meath
Published 1 January 2007
The audit of County Geological Sites in Co Meath was completed in 2007 and revised in 2009. The audit was carried out by Aaron Clarke and Matthew Parkes and revised by Sarah Gatley in 2009. The Meath Geological Heritage Project was supported by the Heritage Council, the Geological Survey of Ireland and the Meath County Council.
Tsunamis – Assessing the Hazard for the UK and Irish Coasts
Published 5 June 2006
Study commissioned by the Defra Flood Management Division, the Health and Safety Executive and the Geological Survey of Ireland.
The Geological Heritage of Clare
Published 1 January 2005
The audit of County Geological Sites in Co. Clare was completed in 2005. The audit was carried out by Matthew Parkes, Claire McAteer and Scott Engering. The Clare Geological Heritage Project was supported by the Heritage Council, the Geological Survey of Ireland and the Clare County Council. The resulting report was an action of the County Clare...
The Geological Heritage of Kildare
Published 1 January 2005
The audit of County Geological Sites in Co Kildare was completed in 2005. The audit was carried out by Matthew Parkes and Aaron Sheehan-Clarke. The Kildare Geological Heritage Project was supported by the Heritage Council, the Geological Survey of Ireland and the Kildare County Council.
The Geological Heritage of Carlow
Published 1 January 2004
The audit of County Geological Sites in Co Carlow was completed in 2004. The audit was carried out by Matthew Parkes and Claire McAteer. The Carlow Geological Heritage Project was supported by the Heritage Council, the Geological Survey of Ireland, Stone Developments Ltd. and the Carlow County Council.
The Geological Heritage of Sligo
Published 1 January 2004
The audit of County Geological Sites in Co Sligo was completed in 2004. The audit was carried out by Claire McAteer and Matthew Parkes. The Sligo Geological Heritage Project was supported by the Heritage Council, the Geological Survey of Ireland and the Sligo County Council.
Groundwater Protection Schemes
Published 1 January 1999
Groundwater Protection Schemes Department of the Environment and Local Government Environmental Protection Agency Geological Survey of Ireland