IGA / IAH Trip: Glen of the Downs Day Excursion

Glen of the Downs, Co Wcklow Wicklow, Ireland

Irish Geological Association (IGA) trip in association with International Association of Hydrogeologists (IAH) (Irish Group) Sunday, 28th May 2023 starting at 10:30am and running for approximately 4-5 hours. The trip will be led by Dr. Alison Orr and Dr. Gerry Baker, both of Arup. Further details of the content of the trip and a booking […]

Cuilcagh Lakelands Geopark Events: “National Caves and Karst Day”

Marble Arch Caves 43 Marlbank Rd, BT92 1EW, Enniskillen, United Kingdom

Celebrate “National Caves and Karst Day” in the Marble Arch Caves and surrounding areas. Activities include Earth Yoga in the cave, a guided walk of the Gortmaconnell area and an indoor guided walk and Virtual Reality experience. Further details and how to book can be found on this link: Celebrate National Caves and Karst Day […]

Irish Mining and Quarrying Society (IMQS) – Fieldtrip to Glengowla Mines

Glengowla Mines, Oughterard, Co. Galway Oughterard, Co. Galway, Ireland

Irish Mining and Quarrying Society (IMQS) fieldtrip: Glengowla Mines, Oughterard, Co. Galway Friday 16th June 2023. Numbers are limited and priority will be given to IMQS members. More details on itinerary, cost and payment link are available here: 2023 Field Trip - Glengowla Mines, Oughterard, Galway - IMQS

Irish Geological Association (IGA) Weekend Excursion to North Donegal

Glenveagh National Park, Co Donegal Glenveagh Co Donegal, Ireland

Led by Dr. Charlotte Du Pleissis to examine the geology and structure of Glenveagh National Park and surrounding areas. Details on the itinerary and how to register can be found at this link Irish Geological Association – EXCURSION to North Donegal – Irish Geological Association (geology.ie)

Galway Geological Association (GGA) Fieldtrip

Ionad Oidreachta Leitir Mealláin (Heritage Centre, Lettermullan) Lettermullan, Connemara, Galway, Ireland

South West Connemara and Gorumna Island on Saturday 17th June Led by Dr. Sadhbh Baxter, University of Galway Meeting at the Ionad Oidreachta Leitir Mealláin (Heritage Centre, Lettermullan) at 10am Further information can be found at this link: Galway Geological Association - Our Program (galwaygeology.net) email: galwaygeology@gmail.com to register.

AGM – Annual General Meeting of the Institute of Geologists of Ireland Limited

IGI Offices, No.63 Merrion Square, Dublin and on ZOOM No.63 Merrion Square, Dublin, Ireland

The meeting will be a hybrid meeting whereby members will have the option of attending in person or remotely via Zoom. We encourage those that can attend in person to do so and there will be a social reception in Merrion Square following the meeting.

Cuilcagh Lakelands Geopark event for families:  “Rock Detectives for International Rock Day”

Cuilcagh Lakelands Geopark. Blacklion,, Co. Cavan, Ireland

 “Rock Detectives for International Rock Day” on Friday 14th July between 11:00am and 12:30pm. It is suitable for children aged between 6 and 12 who will get a chance to see fossils, learn about different types of rocks and make their own mini Earth to bring home. The cost is €5 per child or €15 […]

Belfast Geologists Society field excursion: “Carnlough-Geology and Industrial History”

Carnlough Harbour, Ballymena 58 Harbour Rd, Carnlough, Ballymena, United Kingdom

Belfast Geologists Society – Field excursion to be held as a joint event with the Belfast Naturalists Field Club – on Saturday 22nd July. The excursion will be on “Carnlough – Geology and Industrial History” and attendees are asked to meet at Carnlough Harbour at 10:30am. Full details at: http://www.belfastgeologists.org.uk/summerpage.htm. Note that this event will […]