County Geological Heritage Audit Reports

County Geological Heritage Audit Reports

​​​​​Twenty nine counties (including the four local authority areas of County Dublin), Cork City and Galway City local authority areas, have been completed and are now available for download. Sites are audited under the 16 Themes but not every county will have examples of each theme and some sites will cover more than one theme.

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For any queries relating to County Audits, please contact Clare Glanville, clare.glanville[AT]gsi.ie, tel. 01-678 2837.


CountyDescriptionReport 
CarlowThe 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 resulting report was an action of the County Carlow Heritage Plan 2003-2007.Link to publication
Cavan​​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. The resulting report was an action of the County Cavan Heritage Plan 2006-2011.Link to publication
ClareThe 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 Heritage Plan 2003-2007.Link to publication
CorkThe audit of County Geological Sites in Co Cork was completed in 2023. The audit was carried out by Ronan Hennessy, Robert Meehan, Vincent Gallagher, and Clare Glanville. The Clare Geological Heritage Project was supported by the Heritage Council, Cork County Council, and the Geological Survey Ireland. The resulting report was an action of the Cork County Development Plan 2022-2028.
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​Cork City​The audit of County Geological Sites in Cork City was completed in 2022. The audit was carried out by Erin Leahy, Brian McConnell and Clare Glanville. The Cork City Geological Heritage Project was supported by Geological Survey Ireland.​Link to publication
Donegal

The audit of County Geological Sites in Donegal is a compilation of two reports:

  • An audit of County Geological and Geomorphological Sites in north Donegal carried out by Ronan Hennessy, Robert Meehan, Vincent Gallagher, Matthew Parkes and Sarah Gatley and
  • An audit of County Geological Sites in south Donegal carried out by Malcolm McClure, Vincent Gallagher, Robert Meehan and Sarah Gatley

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.

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Dublin CityThe 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 resulting report was an action of the Dublin City Heritage Plan 2002-2006.Link to publication
South DublinThe 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 resulting report was an action of the South Dublin County Heritage Plan 2010-2015.Link to publication
Dún Laoghaire RathdownThe 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-Rathdown County Council. The resulting report was an action of the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown Heritage Plan 2013-2019.Link to publication
FingalThe audit of County Geological Sites in Co 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 resulting report was an action of the County Fingal Heritage Plan 2005-2010.Link to publication
GalwayThe 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. The resulting report is a contribution to the County Galway Heritage and Biodiversity Plan 2017-2022.Link to publication
​Galway City​The audit of County Geological Sites in Galway City was completed in 2020. The audit was carried out by Ronan Hennessy, Robbie Meehan, Vinvent Gallagher, Matthew Parkes and Clare Glanville. The Galway City Geological Heritage Project was supported by Geological Survey Ireland.Link to publication​
KerryNot audited yet
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KildareThe 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 resulting report was an action of the County Kildare Heritage Plan 2003-2007.Link to publication
KilkennyThe 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 Heritage Forum and the Geological Survey of Ireland. The resulting report was an action of the County Kilkenny Heritage Plan.Link to publication
LaoisThe 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. The resulting report was an action of the County Laois Heritage Plan 2014-2019.Link to publication
LeitrimThe audit of County Geological Sites of Co 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. The resulting report was an action of the County Leitrim Heritage Plan 2020 - 2025.
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Limerick

The audit of County Geological Sites in Co 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 the Heritage Council, the Geological Survey Ireland, and Limerick County Council. The resulting report was an action of the County Limerick Heritage Plan 2020-2025.
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LongfordThe 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. The resulting report was an action of the County Longford Heritage Plan 2015-2021.Link to publication
LouthThe audit of County Geological Sites in Co Louth was completed in December 2013. The audit was carried out by Vincent Gallagher, Robert Meehan and Matthew Parkes. The Louth Geological Heritage Project was supported by the Heritage Council, the Geological Survey of Ireland, Louth County Council and Louth Heritage Forum. The resulting report was an action of the County Louth Heritage Plan 2007-2011.Link to publication
MayoThe audit of County Geological Sites of 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. The resulting report is a contribution to the County Mayo Heritage Plan 2011-2016.Link to publication
MeathThe 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. The Meath Geological Heritage Project was supported by the Heritage Council, the Geological Survey of Ireland and the Meath County Council. The resulting report was an action of the County Meath Heritage Plan 2007-2011. Link to publication
MonaghanThe 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 Monaghan Heritage Plan. The resulting report was an action of the County Monaghan Heritage Plan 2012-2017.Link to publication
OffalyThe 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. The resulting report was an action of the County Offaly Heritage Plan 2012 - 2016.Link to publication
RoscommonThe audit of County Geological Sites in Co Roscommon was completed in October 2012. The audit was carried out by Matthew Parkes and Robert Meehan. 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 resulting report was an action of the County Roscommon Heritage Plan 2012 - 2016. Link to publication
SligoThe 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. The resulting report was an action of the County Sligo Heritage Plan 2002-2006. Link to publication
TipperaryThe audit of County Geological Sites in County Tipperary was completed in 2019. The audit was carried out by Vincent Gallagher, Robert Meehan, Matthew Parkes, Ronan Hennessy and Siobhán Power. The County Tipperary Geological Heritage Project was supported by Geological Survey Ireland, Tipperary County Council and The Heritage Council. The resulting report is a contribution to the County Tipperary Heritage Plan 2017-2021.Link to publication
WaterfordThe 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 and Robert Meehan. The Waterford Geological Heritage Project was supported by the Heritage Council, the Geological Survey of Ireland and the Waterford County Council. The resulting report was an action of the County Waterford Heritage Plan 2006-2011.Link to publication
WestmeathThe 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. The resulting report is a contribution to the County Westmeath Heritage Plan 2018-2023 and to the County Westmeath Biodiversity Action Plan 2014-2020.
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WexfordThe 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. The resulting report is a contribution to the programme of work in County Wexford Biodiversity Action Plan 2013–2018 and Wexford County Development Plan 2013-2019.Link to publication
WicklowThe 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 Heritage. The resulting report was an action of the County Wicklow Heritage Plan 2009-2014.Link to publication