Terra Soil Conference
2024-04-12 | Ashtown Research Centre, Ashtown, Dublin, D15 DY05, Ireland
Terra Soil is a collaborative research project between Geological Survey Ireland and Teagasc. Initiated in 2018, the Terra Soil Project aims to derive agronomic and environmental indicators from Tellus soil sample data.
The final conference will be held on the Friday 12th April 2024 at the Ashtown Research Centre, Dublin, D15 DY05.
This conference will serve as a platform for the official release of new datasets, maps, reports and scientific papers produced during this period.
More information is available from the Geological Survey Ireland webpage Terra Soil Final Conference (gsi.ie) . If you are interested in attending, please contact them on tellus@gsi.ie.

Geothermal Association of Ireland EGM
2024-04-12
Geothermal Association of Ireland EGM – will be held on the 12th April 2024, to review past achievements, reveal future plans and introduce new committee members.
Please keep an eye on their website for more information News & Events – Geothermal Association of Ireland

Belfast Geologists’ Society AGM
2024-04-16
Belfast Geologists’ Society AGM followed by talk. 16th April 2024.
Time and location tbc. Talk will be live + via Zoom.
Nicholas Wright: (archaeologist) title to be finalised. Zoom link and AGM details will be circulated closer to the time

IAH (Irish Group) Annual Conference
2024-04-16 - 2024-04-17 | Tullamore Court Hotel, Co. Offaly, O Moore Street,, Tullamore, Ireland
IAH (Irish Group) Annual Conference – registration is now open.
The conference, with the theme of “Groundwater and Nature-based solutions” will be held on the 16th and 17th April 2024 at the Tullamore Court Hotel.
The scheduled conference proceedings and further information can be found on the IAH website: Annual Conference – International Association of Hydrogeologists (IAH) Irish Chapter (iah-ireland.org) and registration is now open at this Eventbrite link: 44th Annual IAH (Irish Group) Conference Tickets, Tue 16 Apr 2024 at 08:30 | Eventbrite

Irish Geological Association (IGA) Virtual Lecture
2024-04-17 19:00 (Europe/Dublin) | ZOOM
The Title of this Lecture is:
“The Changing Roles of Long-lived Faults in Mountain Belts: Examples from the Variscides of Southern Ireland”
It will be given by Dr. Pat Meere (UCC).
Pat is one of the most accomplished and experienced structural geologists in Ireland, so it will be a superb opportunity to learn a little of his distilled knowledge on this important topic.
Deep thanks to Dr. Patrick Roycroft, IGA Lecture Secretary, for arranging this meeting.
Once you register, you will receive an acknowledgement.
All who register will receive the Zoom link on the day of this lecture.
To register, please download flyer here which brings you to a Google Form, or alternatively email info@geology.ie

GSNI Northern Ireland Geothermal Webinar
2024-04-18 16:00 - 17:00 | Webinar
The next webinar of the 2024 Northern Ireland Geothermal Webinar Series will take place on Thursday 18th April 2024 between 16:00 and 17:00.
It is entitled “Building the Global Geothermal Market: A Sustainable Energy Frontier” and will be given by Dr Marit Brommer (CEO) and Helen Robinson (Regional Manager Africa) of the International Geothermal Association.
More details and an Eventbrite link can be found here Building the Global Geothermal Market: A Sustainable Energy Frontier Tickets, Thu, Apr 18, 2024 at 4:00 PM | Eventbrite

Earth Day 2024 - “Planet vs Plastics”
2024-04-22
EarthDay.org is unwavering in their commitment to end plastics for the sake of human and planetary health, demanding a 60% reduction in the production of all plastics by 2040.
More information is available here: Earth Day 2024 | Activities & Resources for April 22 – Earth Day.

43rd Annual Conference of the International Association for Impact Assessment (IAIA24)
2024-04-24 - 2024-04-27 | The Convention Centre, Spencer Dock, North Wall Quay, Dublin, D01 T1W6, Ireland
This international conference, to be held in Dublin, will be around the theme of:
“Impact Assessment for a Just Transformation”
More details on the Preliminary Programme and how to register can be found on this website IAIA24 Annual Conference – IAIA24

UCD School of Earth Sciences Seminar Series
2024-04-24 13:00 | Science Centre, UCD Dublin, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin, Ireland
“Timing and patterns of glacier thinning and recession along the northern sector of the Iceland Ice Sheet during the last deglaciation”
Joe Licciardi – University of New Hampshire
In-person in E0.61 in the Science Hub or on Zoom.
The zoom link is at the top of the flyer (download here) and will remain the same every week.
Please see full list of talks here.

Irish Geological Association (IGA) AGM
2024-04-24 19:00 | Trinity College, Dublin, Dublin, D02 KV91, Ireland
Irish Geological Association (IGA) AGM, with a presidential address, geologically themed refreshments, plus some decent edibles, will be held on Wednesday, 24th April, 2024.
Details for the evening are included in the flyer here, along with an update of their 2024 programme of events.
Weekend excursions are filling fast, so please book soon to secure a place if you are interested to attend.
Many thanks to TCD Geology Department and all staff at the Museum Building there, led by Prof. Jerry Dickens, for so graciously hosting the IGA AGM. They greatly value your interest and support for the Irish Geological Association and really look forward to seeing you there

IQUA Spring Meeting and AGM
2024-04-27
IQUA Spring Meeting and AGM: 27 April

Belfast Geologists Society excursion: “Life on the Edge, the geology/karst and archaeology of Linford”
2024-04-27 10:30 | Linford, Ballygally, County Antrim, Feystown Road,, Ballygalley, BT40 2LZ, United Kingdom
Belfast Geologists Society- first excursion of the year is this Saturday 27th April – the theme of the excursion is “Life on the Edge, the geology/karst and archaeology of Linford” and will be led by Ian Enlander and Barrie Hartwell.
Meeting at 10.30am at Ballygally car park (beside the Spar) – car sharing (small car park at Linford) for 11am start at Linford. Full details can be found at https://belfastgeologists.org/index.php/2024/01/24/blog-post-title-5/.
NO DOGS PERMITTED. Weather forecast is currently looking at best overcast, damp and cool so please dress accordingly. Conditions underfoot will be muddy so appropriate footwear also.

UCD Engineering Graduates Association – “The Future of Construction Innovation in Ireland”
2024-05-01 18:30 - 19:30 | University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland
To be held at the UCD Engineering & Materials Science Centre (Room 326), Belfield on Wednesday 1st May 2024, between 6:30pm and 7:30pm.
Light refreshments will be available from 6pm. There will be a panel of experts who will present insights into the coordinated developments that are going on behind the scenes to bring innovation to the construction sector in Ireland.
More information on the event is available from this link:
EGA Spring Panel Discussion 2024 – UCD Engineering Graduates Association
and registration is open through this Google form:
The Future of Construction Innovation in Ireland (google.com).

Ireland’s Fossil Heritage and iCRAG - Feile na Bealtaine
2024-05-04 - 2024-05-05 | Daingean Uí Chuis, Co Kerry, Co Kerry, Ireland
Ireland’s Fossil Heritage and iCRAG – will be attending Feile na Bealtaine in Daingean Uí Chuis, Co. Kerry on the 4th and 5th May 2024.
There is a Family Day on the 4th May with rocks, fossils and games. Followed by a walk on Clogher Strand on the 5th May, where you can learn to read the rocks and fossils.
More information can be found on the Feile na Bealtaine website Féile na Bealtaine: community music and arts festival in Dingle, Kerry (feilenabealtaine.ie)

The Hydrogeology Group of the Geological Society of London-50th Birthday Conference
2024-05-08 | Burlington House, London and online, Piccadilly, London, United Kingdom
The Hydrogeology Group of the Geological Society of London is turning 50.
To celebrate, they are holding a 50th Birthday Conference on Wednesday 8th May at Burlington House, London.
Registration will open after Easter.
More information on the draft programme and how to register can be found at this link
50th Anniversary Celebration – The Hydrogeological Group (hydrogroup.org.uk)

Royal Irish Academy – Launch of Irish Historic Towns Atlas no. 31 – Cork / Corcaigh.
2024-05-14 18:30 | Cork County Council, City Hall, Anglesea Street,, Cork, T12 T997, Ireland
Cork City Council and the Royal Irish Academy will be holding a launch, by Lord Mayor Cllr Kieran McCarthy, of the “Irish Historic Towns Atlas, no 31, Cork / Corcaigh”, by H.B. Clarke and Máire Ní Laoi.
It will be held on Tuesday 14th May 2024 at 6:30pm in Cork City Council, City Hall, Anglesea Street, Cork, T12 T997.
Reserve your place here by 8th May 2024.
Purchase your copy of IHTA Cork/Corcaigh here

Ireland’s Fossil Heritage “Irish Fossils Alive” - Exhibition
2024-05-15 - 2024-05-24 | Glucksman Gallery, Cork, University College Cork, University College, Cork, T12 N1FK, Ireland
The National Fossil Art Contest 2024 exhibition to showcase the winning entries is currently on at the Glucksman Gallery, Cork and runs until the 24th May 2024.
Visit the gallery to see all the amazing art by children from all around Ireland who were inspired by Irish Fossils.
More information at this link National Fossil Art Contest 2024 | University College Cork (ucc.ie)National Fossil Art Contest 2024 | University College Cork (ucc.ie)

EPA Climate Conference
2024-05-15 09:30 - 16:30 | Dublin Castle, Dame St,, Dublin 2, Ireland
Registration is now open for the EPA Climate Conference to be held in Dublin Castle on the 15th May 2024 from 9:30am to 4:30pm
The theme is “Ireland Living in a Changed Climate”
More details and a registration link can be found here:
EPA Annual Climate Change Conference 2024 | Environmental Protection Agency (clr.events)

Belfast Geologists’ Society - Scrabo with Michael Dempster
2024-05-18
Belfast Geologists’ Society – Scrabo with Michael Dempster
All details to be finalised

Galway Geological Association (GGA) Fieldtrip
2024-05-18 08:00 - 2024-05-19 17:00 | Clare Island, Co Mayo, Clare Island,, Co Mayo, Ireland
Galway Geological Association (GGA) Fieldtrip on:
Clare Island, Co. Mayo, guided by Prof. Pete Coxon.
For more information email galwaygeology@gmail.com

PERC Webinar-launch of PERC's Mineral Project Evaluation Report Template
2024-05-21 15:00 - 16:00 | Webinar
PERC Webinar – launch of PERC’s (Pan-European Reserves and Resources Committee) Mineral Project Evaluation Report Template will be held on Tuesday 21st May from 15:00-16:00 BST (16:00-17:00 CEST)
FREE event – registration required.
This webinar will introduce PERC’s Mineral Project Evaluation Report Template (MPER Template) which has been developed over the past year as part of an action agreed at PERC’s 2023 AGM in April 2023.
The MPER Template provides a framework to assist Competent Persons in the compilation of data, information, interpretations, assessments and conclusions relevant to minerals reporting throughout a Mineral Project’s life-cycle from early exploration through advanced mineral development to extraction operation.
The template is focused on assisting CPs in compiling such information in a manner that conforms with the requirements and recommendations outlined in the PERC Reporting Standard (see: https://percstandard.org/perc-standard/#2021).
Please use the following link for more details and to register for the event.
https://buytickets.at/orebodyriskslimited/1232886

IGI Conference: “Climate and Sustainability-the responsibility of the Geoscientist”
2024-05-23 - 2024-05-24
The Institute of Geologists of Ireland (IGI) will be hosting a conference around the theme of Climate and Sustainability on the 23rd and 24th May 2024 at The Ashling Hotel, Dublin 8.
Geoscientists play a crucial role in addressing climate change and promoting sustainability through their interdisciplinary approach to understanding the Earth’s systems.
The objective of the conference is to showcase how the geoscientist has responded to sectoral changes in Energy, Hydrology, Contaminated Land and Minerals to assist in developing and managing sustainability and circularity within these industries.
The Conference will touch on the following topics:
Storage potential and technologies
Flood and environmental insurance risk
The EU’s “Environmentally Sustainability” Classification System
EU Mineral Requirements
Mine Rehabilitation
Planning Legislative reform
Environmental Licensing reform
The conference will run over 2 days including a workshop on the Friday afternoon.
As well as the lunch and coffee breaks, there will also be an opportunity to mingle with fellow conference attendees at a social event with finger food and refreshments, on the Thursday evening, immediately following the first day of the conference.
Registration is now open and further details on the conference programme, registration costs and early bird dates etc. are available by clicking on the link here: https://advantagepco.eventsair.com/igi-2024/igi-2024-reg

GSNI Northern Ireland Geothermal Webinar Series
2024-05-23 16:00 - 17:00 | Webinar
The 5th webinar of the 2024 Northern Ireland Geothermal Webinar Series will take place Thursday 23rd May 2024 between 16:00 and 17:00.
It is entitled “Building Geothermal – the New Regulatory and Policy Tools to Mainstream Geothermal” and will be given by Sanjeev Kumar, Head of Policy at the European Geothermal Energy Council.
Sanjeev will discuss the main regulations that should cement geothermal as the “go-to” solution for key consumer markets. More details and an Eventbrite link can be found here: Building Geothermal – The New Regulatory and Policy Tools Tickets, Thu 23 May 2024 at 16:00 | Eventbrite

EFG Spring Council Meeting
2024-05-25 - 2024-05-26
EFG Spring Council Meeting to be hosted by IGI in Dublin on the 25th and 26th May 2024.
More details to come very soon.

The Burren and Cliffs of Moher UNESCO Global Geopark - “Geopark Academy”
2024-05-25 - 2024-05-26 | Burren College of Art, Ballyvaughan, Co Clare, Newtown Castle, Newtown, Ballyvaughan, Co. Clare,, Ballyvaughan, H91 H299, Ireland
The Burren and Cliffs of Moher UNESCO Global Geopark will be hosting a “Geopark Academy” on the 25th and 26th May at the Burren College of Arts Lecture Hall and in field locations, Co. Clare.
This is an event that marries research with community engagement, celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Burren College of Art. Set in the Burren and Cliffs of Moher UNESCO Global Geopark, the event spans two days and consists of a variety of sessions and a fieldtrip.
Booking is essential for both the seminar sessions and the guided tour.
Interested attendees should email info@burrengeopark.ie to reserve their place.
For a full list of speakers and more information visit here Geopark Academy 2024 (gsi.ie)

Change of Date: BGS - Paddy’s Point and Castle Espie, Strangford Lough
2024-06-06 | Waddell’s Hill car park, 74 Waddells Hill, Newtownards, BT23 5ST, United Kingdom
Change of Date – Belfast Geological Society Field Trip – New Discoveries at Paddy’s Point, NW Strangford Lough will now take place on the 6th June and not the 2nd June as previously advised.
It will be led by Dr. Mike Simms.
Meet at Waddell’s Hill car park (Grid ref J490673) at 6.30pm on Thursday 6th June.
This can be reached by turning left off Ballydrain Road just before reaching Castle Espie WWT (look out for a rough wooden bench on the corner). We will gather into as few cars as possible before moving on to Ringneill Quay (Grid ref. J523654) where there is parking for just two or three vehicles.
From there we will walk only about a kilometre north-west to Paddy’s Point, but we will be looking at things on the shore on the way.
More details on the Belfast Geologist’ Society website Field Trips – Belfast Geologist’ Society (belfastgeologists.org)

Environment Analyst Webinar on Critical Mineral Recovery
2024-06-11 16:00 - 17:00 | Webinar
Learn about the benefits of Critical Mineral Recovery from waste materials in a free webinar run by the Sustainable Delivery Group of Environment Analyst.
It will be held on Tuesday 11th June at 4pm-5pm.
Speakers will discuss the opportunities of critical mineral recovery.
More information and a registration link can be found here: Critical Mineral Recovery from Waste Materials | Environment Analyst (livestorm.co)

EFG Webinar / CEEGS project “Challenges and Risks of CO2 Storage”
2024-06-13 10:00 - 11:00 | Webinar
Thursday 13th June 2024 10am-11am (11:00-12:00 CEST)
CEEGS is a three-year Horizon Europe-funded project aimed at developing cross-sectoral technology to facilitate the energy transition. This technology integrates a renewable energy storage system based on the transcritical CO2 cycle, CO2 storage in geological formations, and geothermal heat extraction.
The primary goal of the project is to scientifically validate the techno-economic feasibility of this technology, increasing the Technology Readiness Level (TRL) from 2 to 4 by addressing existing gaps at the interface between the surface transcritical cycle and subsurface CO2 storage.
Join EFG for an insightful discussion on the challenges and risks associated with CO2 storage, featuring expert speakers from leading research institutions.
This webinar is essential for professionals and researchers involved in CO2 storage and the energy transition.
Registration is free.
More information is available at this link CEEGS Webinar: Challenges and Risks of CO2 Storage | CEEGS Project where there is a link to register.

Irish Mining and Quarrying Society (IMQS) Webinar on Woodsmith Yorkshire Polyhalite Mine
2024-06-14 17:00 | Webinar
Stuart Walker -Deputy Engineering Manager from Redpath Deilmann and Neil Webster Blasting Engineer from Joseph Gallagher Limited will be our speakers and they will be discussing:
Innovation In Deep Mine Shaft Sinking Performance Using Novel Mechanised and Conventional Drill and Blast Methods at Woodsmith Mine.
14th June 2024 at 17:00.
Woodsmith Mine is a deep potash and ployhalite mine located near Whitby in North Yorkshire, England.
See link for more information where there will be a link on how to register in due course Innovation In Deep Mine Shaft Sinking Performance Using Novel Mechanised and Conventional Drill and Blast Methods at Woodsmith Mine. – IMQS

Belfast Geological Society Field Trip – to Conlig/Whitespots Lead Mines
2024-06-15 10:30 | Somme Museum, Newtownards, 233 Bangor Rd, Newtownards, BT23 7PH, United Kingdom
Field Trip led by Ian Enlander.
Date: 15th June 2024,
Meet at 10.30am car park beside Somme Museum, Bangor Road.
Use parking facility for Whitespots Country Park, not the museum car park. Grid ref J498 764
More details on the Belfast Geologist’ Society website: Field Trips – Belfast Geologist’ Society (belfastgeologists.org)
