“AN APPRECIATION: MATTHEW ALASTAIR PARKES (1961–2020)”

Royal Irish Academy, Dublin Academy House, 19 Dawson Street, Dublin, Co. Dublin, Ireland

Matthew Parkes was a highly respected geologist and good friend to many who knew him in the wider geoscience community. His legacy is his enduring scientific research, published in many popular articles, journals and books. Matthew was the editor of Irish Journal of Earth Sciences for twenty years, right up to his untimely passing in […]

Cork Geological Association lecture: “Tetrapod Trackway(s) Update”

Ted Nevill Lab, Enterprise Centre, North Mall campus, UCC and Online Ted Nevill Lab, Enterprise Centre, North Mall campus, UCC, Cork, Ireland

Cork Geological Association are hosting a lecture in the Ted Nevill Lab at UCC and online Wednesday 24th May 2023 at 20:15 Professor Ken Higgs will discus the “Tetrapod Trackway(s) Update”. There will also be refreshments and a sale of geological books and maps. Please email Bettie Higgs b.higgs@ucc.ie  for the link to the online […]

Irish Mining and Quarrying Society (IMQS) “Introduction to Mining” course at Geological Survey Ireland

GSI, Booterstown, Co. Dublin Dept. of the Environment, Climate and Communications, Block 1, Booterstown Hall, Booterstown, Dublin, Ireland

Brendan Morris, a mining engineer with over 40 years’ experience will present an Introduction to Mining The course is delivered over three hours and provides a general overview of mining. The cost is €50 and more details on content and registration can be found here New Introduction to Mining Course - IMQS

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)