The Institute of Geologists of Ireland

Irish Mining and Quarrying Society (IMQS) online TechTalk
2024-10-09 12:30 (Europe/Dublin) | ZOOM
MQS will be hosting an online talk on the topic of:
“Dewatering & Shaft Refurbishment at South Crofty Tin Mine in Cornwall”
on Wednesday 9th October at 12:30pm.
The talk will be given by Steve Tarrant, Mine Manager of South Crofty Mine and the Zoom link is available below:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85437732131?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 854 3773 2131
Passcode: [REDACTED]

EFG Academy Geochemistry Workshop
2024-10-08 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-10-01 14:00 - 16:00 | Online Event
EFG Academy is excited to present a new workshop: “Environmental Geochemistry for the Mine Project Life Cycle”.
It will be held on consecutive Tuesdays over 4 weeks, starting on Tuesday 1st October 14:00 – 16:00 IST (15:00 – 17:00 CEST) (8 hours total time).
These online workshops will be presented by Dr. Tom Meuzelaar.
This workshop is perfect for geologists, environmental scientists, geochemists, and mine professionals. Whether you are looking to expand your current knowledge or gain new insights, this course is an essential part of your professional development.
More details on course content, costs and how to register can be found at this link European Federation of Geologists (eurgeoltitle.eu)

Irish Geological Association Annual Gold Panning
2024-09-28 11:00 - 17:00 | Avoca, Co Wicklow, Co Wicklow, Ireland
The IGA annual gold panning event will be held on Saturday 28th September at 11am in Co. Wicklow.
Details, including the link to the booking form, are in the flyer here.
Please join them for this event in one of the most beautiful places on earth to stand by, or in, a stream – Sweet Vale of Avoca.
Just be sure to book your place in good time to avoid disappointment, as this is one of the most popular IGA events each year.
Many thanks to the landowner, IGA intrepid Excursions Secretary Stephen Carrington, Frank Clissmann and Owen & Evan McFadden, as well as staff at Geological Survey Ireland in preparation for this event.

Geological Survey Ireland Researcher's Night
2024-09-26 18:30 | Maynooth University, Co Kildare, Maynooth, Co. Kildare, Ireland
Geological Survey Ireland Researcher’s Night is happening on the Thursday 26th September at 18:30 (with refreshments from 17:30) in Maynooth University, County Kildare.
Three Maynooth based geoscience researchers will give short presentations about their Geological Survey Ireland funded research.
The event will showcase some leading Irish research from colleagues in Maynooth University focused on Marine, Coastal and Climate research areas.
More information about the event and link to the registration page can be found here: Geological Survey Ireland Researchers’ Night 2024 (gsi.ie)

Geological Society (Early Career Network) Lecture
2024-09-24 18:00 | Burlington House, London and online, Piccadilly, London, United Kingdom
As part of the Geological Society’s Public Lecture Series, Dr Aileen Doran (formerly of iCRAG) will give a talk entitled:
“The Role of Geoscientists in a Just Energy Transition”.
Dr. Doran will explore the geoscience challenges and diverse perspectives on achieving a Just energy transition.
The event is free to attend, and will take place on Tuesday, the 24th of September 2024 at 6pm, both in person at Burlington House, Piccadilly, and online via Zoom.
For more information, including to register for tickets, follow the link here The Geological Society (geolsoc.org.uk)

EFG Short Course in Public Affairs
2024-09-24 10:00 - 11:00 | Online Event
Register for Alan Hardacre, PhD online Masterclass entitled:
“What is Public Affairs and why is it so important for Geologists”
and learn how Public Affairs can shape the future of geology.
Whether you’re a geology professional working in academia, industry, or non-profits, this course is your opportunity to gain top-tier insights and practical tips on how to elevate your advocacy work to the next level.
The course will take place on the 24th September 2024 between 10am and 11am IST (11:00-12:00 CEST).
Register now at this link: European Federation of Geologists (eurgeoltitle.eu)

Irish Association for Economic Geology (IAEG) Webinar
2024-09-24 10:00 | Webinar
IAEG are holding a Webinar on “Search for Innovators in Critical Minerals Exploration” to be given by Mike Sloan of BHP Xplor on Tuesday 24th September at 10am.
The webinar is open to members and non-members of IAEG but you must Register to gain access. Registration link: IAEG – BHP Xplor Online Presentation

Culture Night 2024
2024-09-20 | Co Westmeath
Culture Night – is happening on Friday 20th September.
There are a couple of geoscience-related events by Ireland’s Fossil Heritage,
The Dublin Magmatism Group and the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies Geophysics group.
Please visit Culture Night 2024 for all the listings which can be searched by Genre, Location, Event type etc.

GSNI Northern Ireland Geothermal Webinar Series
2024-09-19 16:00 - 17:00 | Webinar
The 7th webinar of the 2024 Northern Ireland Geothermal Webinar Series will take place Thursday 19th September 2024 between 16:00 and 17:00.
It is entitled “Heterogeneity in the Triassic Sherwood Sandstone reservoir in Northern Ireland: A case study in the Larne Basin”
and will be given by Rioko Moscardini, Postgraduate Researcher, University College Dublin, iCRAG.
This webinar will focus on Rioko Moscardini’s PhD research which investigates how reservoir properties of the Sherwood Sandstone in Northern Ireland vary.
Her research takes an interdisciplinary approach and it will lead to increased understanding of the geothermal potential of this reservoir on the island of Ireland.
Register via the Eventbrite link here Heterogeneity in the Triassic Sherwood Sandstone reservoir in NI Tickets, Thu, Sep 19, 2024 at 4:00 PM | Eventbrite

Belfast Geologists Society fieldtrip
2024-09-14 13:00 | Killard Nature Reserve, Downpatrick, BT30 7PH, United Kingdom
Joint event with Belfast Geologists’ Society and Northern Ireland Regional Group (Geological Society, London) to
Killard Nature Reserve and Killard Point on Saturday 14th September 2024.
This walk, which will last at least 2 hours, will be led by Dr. Alastair Ruffell.
Meet at the layby at Mill Quarter Bay, Killard Road at 1:00pm.
Full details on website Killard Point with Dr. Alastair Ruffell – Belfast Geologist’ Society (belfastgeologists.org)

Save The Date - IAEG Annual Conference
2024-09-14 - 2024-09-15 | Radisson Hotel Sligo, Ballincar,, Rosses Point, Co. Sligo, F91 XW7Y, Ireland
Registration is now open for the Annual IAEG Conference to be held on the 14th and 15th September in the Radisson Hotel in Sligo.
The theme of the conference will be Critical Raw Materials.
You can register at IAEG – IAEG Annual Conference- Securing Resources: CRMs in Europe where there is also more information on registration costs, accommodation, conference dinner and contact details.
If you have a paper or know someone who could contribute to the Conference please get in touch IAEG – Contact

Royal Irish Academy talk: “Mapping Ireland through time: From Cartographies to Communities”
2024-08-27 18:00 - 19:30 | Royal Irish Academy, Dublin and online, 19 Dawson Street, Dublin 2,, Dublin, D02 HH58, Ireland
Royal Irish Academy talk – the RIA will host a talk on:
“Mapping Ireland through time: From Cartographies to Communities”
which will be held on Tuesday 27th August 2024 at 18:00 – 19:30 at the Royal Irish Academy, 19 Dawson Street, Dublin 2, D02 HH58. The Royal Irish Academy, in partnership with the International Geographical Congress 2024, invites you to a public event that traces the evolution of mapping in Ireland.
From map-making as a colonial project to contemporary community map-making as a means to address significant national challenges, we invite you to consider the social and political power of maps in a variety of contexts across more than 400 years.
Each panellist will present a fifteen-minute talk on maps and map-making during different time periods. This will be followed by a Q&A session moderated by Professor Keith Lilley, Queen’s University Belfast.
From 17:30-18:00 attendees will also have the opportunity to view the OS200 Exhibition outside of its regular opening hours and to peruse material from the Irish and wider European Historic Towns Atlas series which will be on display.
Find out more about the panellists and book your ticket here

EU Green Week Webinar
2024-08-27 08:00 - 11:00 | Webinar
As part of EU Green Week, EuroGeoSurveys and GSEU (Geological Service for Europe) are organizing an online webinar at the EU Green Week next week on the 27th August between 08:00 and 11:00 IST (09:00-12:00 CEST).
The webinar is entitled:
“Towards a water resilient Europe: Exploring the pivotal role of open access data provided by the European Geological Data Infrastructure (EGDI) for groundwater quality and quantity”.
Groundwater is a critical resource, and understanding its quantity and quality is essential for effective management and protection. This webinar will present key tools and initiatives to improve access to important groundwater data across Europe.
The event will conclude with a Q&A session where you will have the opportunity to discuss with our experts.
This webinar is a must for professionals who want to stay up to date on groundwater management and water security in Europe.
More details on what the webinar event will cover and how to register can be found at this link: EU Green Week 2024 – Towards a water resilient Europe: Exploring the pivotal role of open access data provided by the European Geological Data Infrastructure (EGDI) for groundwater quality and quantity | Events | GSEU (geologicalservice.eu)

4th European Mineralogical Conference 2024
2024-08-18 - 2024-08-23 | Trinity College, Dublin, Dublin, D02 KV91, Ireland
4th European Mineralogical Conference, Trinity College Dublin, 18th – 23rd August 2024
The programme with details on oral and poster sessions is available now:
Programme | EMC 2024, Dublin (emc-2024.org).
Registration is still open at this link: Registration | EMC 2024, Dublin (emc-2024.org)

Belfast Geologists Society Fieldtrip
2024-08-17 10:00 - 16:00 | Glenarm and Carnlough, Co Antrim, Carnlough, Ballymena, Antrim, BT44 0EU, United Kingdom
The next fieldtrip with the Belfast Geologists Society will be on 17th August 2024 from 10am until 4pm at Glenarm and Carnlough.
It will be led by Karen Parks and Mary Watson. Meet at Largy Road carpark North of Carnlough (car park beside the SPAR opposite the harbour), 10:00 am. Finish: 4:00 pm.
AS NUMBERS ARE LIMITED BOOKING ESSENTIAL – please email name and numbers in party to belfastgeologists@live.co.uk.
Further information at:
https://belfastgeologists.org/index.php/2024/03/06/carnlough-event-possible-excursion-via-carnlough-hub/
And on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/p/Belfast-Geologists-Society-100071853709689/
Starting at the Community Hub, Carnlough which is being opened for us. Brief introduction to the area followed by a walk in the area, returning to the Hub about 12.00 for coffee and tea.
You can bring a packed lunch and have it there or opt for ‘eating out’ in Carnlough. After Carnlough the group will go on to Garron Point and then to Glenarm.

Heritage Week 2024
2024-08-17 - 2024-08-25 | Co Westmeath
Heritage Week 2024 runs from Saturday 17th August until Sunday 25th August. There are a number of Geology / Geoscience / Fossil events on throughout the country. Please visit:
Home | National Heritage Week 17th – 25th August 2024
for full details, information on booking etc.

Geological Survey of Northern Ireland (GSNI) Map Launch
2024-08-07 10:30 - 12:00 | PRONI, Titanic Quarter, Belfast, 2 Titanic Boulevard Titanic Quarter, Belfast, BT3 9HQ, United Kingdom
GSNI are delighted to be hosting a
‘Launch of the updated Engineering Geology map of Belfast’
on Wednesday 7th August 2024 at 10:30am until 12pm, at PRONI, Titanic Quarter, Belfast.
This is an update to the original 1970s map to meet the needs of numerous geotechnical, civil and environmental engineering stakeholders.
The map will be freely available to download from GSNI’s website after the launch.
More details about the event and how to register to attend are available at this Eventbrite link Launch of the Updated Engineering Geology Map of Belfast Tickets, Wed, Aug 7, 2024 at 10:30 AM | Eventbrite

EFG CPD Academy 2-hour masterclass on “Machine Learning for Geoscientists”
2024-07-31 15:00 | Co Westmeath
Conducted by Tom Meuzelaar from Life Cycle Geo, on Wednesday 31st of July at 3pm.
This session will cover the digital transformation within the mining industry, basic machine learning concepts, and various practical applications.
Registration is now open, so be sure to secure your spot – registration details are available at this link: EFG Community Calendar – European Federation of Geologists (eurgeoltitle.eu)

RESCHEDULED - Belfast Geological Society Fieldtrip - Waterloo, Larne
2024-07-27 09:30 | Waterloo, Larne, Co Antrim, Waterloo Bay, The Promenade,, Larne, County Antrim, BT40 1AB, United Kingdom
RESCHEDULED to Saturday 27th July 2024.
This fieldtrip (rescheduled from the original date of 20th July, due to poor weather) will be led by Karen Parks and will be “An Introduction to the Geology of Waterloo, North of Larne- our Jurassic Coast”.
Meet at the Larne leisure Centre Carpark 9.30am 54.854925, -5.802215.
Further information at https://belfastgeologists.org/index.php/2024/03/06/waterloo-east-antrim-coast-journey-along-the-key-sites/

IGA Weekend Excursion: Rathlin Island, Tieve Bulliagh and The Gobbins, Co. Antrim
2024-07-26 - 2024-07-28 | Rathlin Island, County Antrim, BT54 6BT, United Kingdom
Rathlin Island, Tieve Bulliagh and The Gobbins, Co. Antrim, Northern Ireland. Dr. Mark Cooper (GSNI)
26th – 28th July 2024

IGA Day Excursion on Geology and Art
2024-07-13 | Ticknock Forest and Royal Hibernian Academy, Dublin, Ticknock, Co Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Irish Geological Association (IGA) Day Excursion on Geology & Art – Saturday 13th July 2024.
This excursion will start in the
Ticknock Forest area of South Dublin Mountains
at 10:30am and continue in the afternoon to the
Royal Hibernian Academy (RHA) Exhibition (meeting there at 2:30pm).
The day will be led by Dr William (Bill) Sheppard.
Further information is available on the flyer here or email info@geology.ie

IGA Day Excursion: Balscadden Bay & Howth, Co. Dublin
2024-06-30 | Balscadden Howth, Co Dublin, Balscadden Rd, Howth, Dublin, Ireland
Irish Geological Association (IGA) Day Excursion – Sunday 30th June 2024 from 9am to c.3pm.
This field excursion will be led by Prof. John Walsh (UCD & iCRAG) around the Howth/Balscadden area of North Dublin.
Please note: This excursion is not accessible by DART on Sunday as no train arrives in time. Car-pooling is available so please state if you are interested in this option and IGA will do their best to facilitate you.
See the flyer here for more detailed information and how to register or email info@geology.ie

GSNI Northern Ireland Geothermal Webinar Series
2024-06-27 16:00 - 17:00 | Webinar
The 6th webinar of the 2024 Northern Ireland Geothermal Webinar Series
Entitled: “Numerical Modelling of Geothermal Systems”
Given by: Dr Christopher Brown, Research Associate at the University of Glasgow.
Dr Brown will focus on the numerical modelling of geothermal systems with application to two EPSRC-funded projects.
Thursday 27th June 2024 between 16:00 and 17:00.
More details and an Eventbrite link can be found here Numerical Modelling of Geothermal Systems Tickets, Thu, Jun 27, 2024 at 4:00 PM | Eventbrite

IGI AGM
2024-06-25 18:00 | 63 Merrion Square, Dublin, Dublin 2, Ireland
IGI AGM – Tuesday 25th June 2024 at 18:00 in Merrion Square and via Zoom.
Should you wish to attend the AGM and social event, either in person or online, please email info@igi.ie by close of business on Tuesday 18th June 2024.

Irish Mining and Quarrying Society (IMQS) Field Trip
2024-06-21 10:45 | Glengowla Mines, Oughterard, Co. Galway, Oughterard, Co. Galway, H91 PX22, Ireland
IMQS will be hosting a field trip to Glengowla Mines, Glengowla, Oughterard, Co. Galway on Friday 21st June 2024.
You will meet at the mines at 10:45am and the cost is €10.
Please find more information here: IMQS Field Trip Friday 21st June 2024 – IMQS or contact info@imqs.ie to book your place

Save the Date – GSNI and Ulster University are hosting a ‘Heat Pumps: Knowledge X-Change and Networking Event
2024-06-20 | York Street, Belfast, York Street, Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
The Geological Survey of Northern Ireland (GSNI) and Ulster University are hosting a ‘Heat Pumps: Knowledge X-Change and Networking Event’ on the 20th June 2024 in York Street, Belfast.
This event is for SMEs, entrepreneurs, academics, policymakers, estate managers, corporates, investors and third sector participants involved and/or interested in the heat pump engineering, manufacture and installation supply chain.
This initiative is supported by professional scientific and technical advice from the NI Geothermal Advisory Committee.
Please email GSNI to submit your expressions of interest to attend: gsni@economy-ni.gov.uk
The agenda and registration information will be released in the coming week.

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)

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

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.
