Irish Geological Association (IGA) talk: “New Ways to Hunt Down Irish Zn-Pb Mineralization”
2023-11-15 19:00 - 20:00 (Europe/Dublin) | ZOOM
The talk will be given by: Dr. Aileen Doran of iCRAG / UCD
Further details can be found here.
To register, please email info@geology.ie

GSNI webinar: “The Value of Geothermal for a Clean Energy Transition and Key Success factors for its deployment”.
2023-11-16 16:00 - 17:00 | Webinar
Geological Survey of Northern Ireland (GSNI) webinar on 16th November 2023 between 16:00 and 17:00, as part of the Northern Ireland Geothermal Webinar Series.
It will be given by Jack Kiruja, Associate Programme Officer with the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA).
Registration details can be found at this Eventbrite link:
The Value of Geothermal for a Clean Energy Transition Tickets, Thu 16 Nov 2023 at 16:00 | Eventbrite

Galway Geological Association (GGA) Fieldtrip
2023-11-18 | The Burren National Park, Mullach Mór, Co Clare, Ireland
Late autumn outing to Mullach Mór, Burren National Park on Saturday 18th November 2023.
Dr. Eamon Doyle of the Burren National Park will be guiding this fieldtrip.
For further information and to register, please email: galwaygeology@gmail.com

"Ingenious Dublin” exhibition in the Little Museum of Dublin
2023-11-21 - 2023-11-28 | Little Museum of Dublin, 15 St. Stephen’s Green, Dublin, Ireland
The exhibition includes fossils on loan from the Geological Museum in Trinity College Dublin, including Ireland’s oldest fossil.
As part of the exhibition, there are a number of talks.
One of the talks on the 21st November is entitled “Geology & Photography – the work of John Joly” and will be given by Professor Patrick Wyse Jackson.
You can find the Little Museum of Dublin at 15 St. Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2 and link to more information and tickets here:
Ingenious Dublin Exhibition | The Little Museum of Dublin

IAH AGM and TDM
2023-11-21 18:00 | ZOOM
TDM at 18:00 and the AGM will take place afterwards starting at approx.19:00 hrs.
You must register in advance via this zoom link (you will then receive an email with the login details):
https://tinyurl.com/IAHTDM
At the Technical Discussion Meeting (TDM), Matteo Viganotti (AECOM) will present a talk under the following title:
“Injecting CO2 in a historical lime deposit for sequestration/remediation”.
Further details of the event (and future TDMs and events) are on the flyer which can be found at the following link:
https://www.iah-ireland.org/TDMs/IAH%20TDM%20and%20AGM%20-%2021st%20November%202023_v2.pdf

IAEG Online Lecture Series 2023
2023-11-21 19:00 | Webinar
Next webinar in the series via Google Meet on Tuesday 21st November at 7pm.
Entitled “The Critical Raw Materials Act” given by Mairéad Fitzsimons, Senior Geologist at the Geoscience Policy Division, Department of Environment, Climate and Communications.
Registration is required to receive the invite link to this talk. Registration is open at this link:
IAEG – The Critical Raw Materials Act

Belfast Geologists Lecture: "Mourne Gullion Stranford UNESCO Global Geopark”
2023-11-28 18:30 | Queens University Belfast, University Rd, Belfast BT7 1NN,, Belfast, BT7 1NN, United Kingdom
It will be given by Dr. Kirstin Lemon of GSNI.
Hybrid event, held in person at Queen’s University Geography Department, Elmwood Avenue, Room GEO/OG/006 or online, via Zoom, on Tuesday 28th November starting at 6:30pm for 7pm if in person and from 6:45pm if on Zoom.
If attending via Zoom, join using these details:
Meeting ID: 852 9574 9629
Passcode: [REDACTED]
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85295749629?pwd=[REDACTED]

Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE Dublin) talk: “New tricks for old dogs: Modelling for Storage”
2023-11-30 17:30 | Haughton Theatre, Museum Building, Trinity College Dublin, Trinity College,, Dublin, Ireland
Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE Dublin) are holding a talk on CO2 Storage Projects on Thursday 30th November in the Haughton Lecture Theatre in the Museum Building in Trinity College, starting at 5.30pm.
It will be given by Mark Bentley (of Langdale, TRACS and Heriot-Watt University) who is a very entertaining speaker and has been an SPE Distinguished Lecturer. See abstract and talk details here

Irish Quaternary Association (IQUA) Annual Symposium 2023
2023-12-01 09:30 - 16:30 | Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland, 63 Merrion Square South, Dublin 2, D02 X338, Ireland
Friday, 1st December between 9:30am and 4:30pm in Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland, 63 Merrion Square, Dublin 2.
The symposium will centre around the topic of “Marginal Environments: processes, use and resilience”.
Registration is open in person on the day. See preliminary schedule here.
See www.iqua.ie for more information.

European Federation of Geologists (EFG) Webinar
2023-12-05 13:00 - 15:00 | Webinar
Webinar entitled “Changing Gear: New Roles in the Energy Expansion” on Tuesday 5th December from 13:00 to 15:00 GMT (14:00 – 16:00 CET).
This webinar will discuss the transfer of skills from oil and gas to other sectors and aims to provide useful insights into alternative career opportunities, including geothermal, hydrogen, helium exploration and CCUS.
More information on speakers, content and a registration link can be found at:
EFG Webinar – Changing Gear: New roles in the Energy Expansion | Tickets | Science & Technology | Billetto — United Kingdom

IAH (Irish Group) virtual event hosted by the Canadian Early Career Hydrogeologists Network (ECHN)
2023-12-05 17:00 | Online Event
Presentations, under the topic of “Career Development Perspectives from former ECHN Members” will be given from 17:00 GMT (12:00 EST in Canada)
by Dr. Matthys Dippenaar (University of Pretoria, South Africa), Viviana Re (University of Pisa, Italy), and Ryan Threndyle (CBCL – Canada), who will be sharing their experiences about advancing careers in hydrogeology.
More information and the registration link can be found here:
IAH-ECHN Career Development Perspectives from Former ECHN Members Webinar Registration Form (google.com)

IAH (Irish Group) - Technical Discussion Meeting
2023-12-05 18:00 - 19:00 | Royal Dublin Golf Club, Bull Island and via Zoom, Bull Island, Dublin, Ireland
IAH (Irish Group) TDM –next Technical Discussion Meeting on Tuesday 5th December between 6pm and 7pm as a hybrid event, in-person at the Royal Dublin Golf Club, Bull Island and via Zoom.
The topic is related to the Water Resource Management at Royal Dublin Golf Course and the talk is titled
“Developing a new irrigation groundwater supply from marine sands and gravels while improving course drainage and flood protection in the context of rising sea levels”.
It will be given by David Ball (Independent Hydrogeologist), Cian Buckley (Senior Flood Engineer, Arup) and Gerry Baker (Associate Hydrogeologist, Arup).
Refreshments will follow the TDM.
More information and how to register for the Zoom is available here.

Geological Service for Europe (GSEU) webinar: “Mapping and Managing Sustainable GeoEnergy Capacities in Europe”
2023-12-11 12:00 - 13:00 | Webinar
Date and time: 11th December 13:00 – 14:00 CET (12:00-13:00 Irish Time) online.
More information on topics, speakers and how to register can be found at this link:
Meet the GSEU webinar – Mapping and Managing Sustainable GeoEnergy Capacities in Europe | Events | GSEU (geologicalservice.eu)

UNECE / EGS / GSEU joint webinar - “United Nations Framework Classification for Resources (UNFC)”
2023-12-12 12:00 - 13:00 | Webinar
United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) / EuroGeoSurveys (EGS) / Geological Service for Europe (GSEU) joint webinar:
“United Nations Framework Classification for Resources (UNFC)”
Date and Time: 12th December 13:00 – 14:00 CET (12:00 – 13:00 Irish Time) online.
More information on topics, speakers and how to register can be found here:
UNECE – EGS/GSEU joined webinar – United Nations Framework Classification for Resources (UNFC) | Events | GSEU (geologicalservice.eu)

Irish Association for Economic Geology (IAEG) Lecture Series 2023 and IAEG AGM
2023-12-12 18:30 | Pillo Hotel, Ashbourne, Co. Meath and online, The Rath, Ashbourne, Ireland
Next talk in the series will be held on Tuesday 12th December, to be followed immediately by the IAEG AGM.
The lecture, entitled “Using Geological Survey Ireland hyperspectral data as a tool for lithological interpretation” will be given by Russell Rogers of Geological Survey Ireland.
It will be held as a hybrid event, both in-person at the Pillo Hotel, Ashbourne, Co. Meath and online from 6:30pm.
Registration is required in advance and is open at www.iaeg.ie.
Please note that the AGM that follows at 8:00pm the talk is a members-only event.
More information on both events can be found here: IAEG – IAEG 2023 AGM + Using Geological Survey Ireland hyperspectral data as a tool for lithological interpretation

Irish Geological Association (IGA) lecture: “Investigating Archaean Terrane Boundaries in Scotland”
2023-12-13 19:00 - 20:00 | Rooftop Bar, Hyde Dublin and Zoom, 9 Lemon Street, Dublin 2, Dublinj, Ireland
Irish Geological Association (IGA) last lecture of the year 13th December 2023, between 19:00 and 20:00, as a hybrid event.
It will be available on Zoom, but also in-person at the IGA Member’s Night at the Rooftop Bar, Hyde Dublin, 9 Lemon Street, Dublin 2.
The lecture is entitled “Investigating Archaean Terrane Boundaries in Scotland” and will be given by Dr. Eszter Badenzski (iCRAG, UCD). More details on the talk and how to register are available in the Flyer here.

Galway Geological Association (GGA) lecture: “New fossil find at the Cliffs of Moher, Co. Clare”
2023-12-13 19:30 | ZOOM
Galway Geological Association (GGA) are also holding a Zoom lecture, 13th December 2023 at 19:30.
It is entitled “New fossil find at the Cliffs of Moher, Co. Clare” and will be given by Dr. John Murray (Earth and Ocean Sciences, University of Galway).
Registration is possible by emailing galwaygeology@gmail.com and you will receive a Zoom link.

GSNI webinar: “Imaging Subsurface Geology using Gravity measurements from the air”
2023-12-14 16:00 - 17:00 | Webinar
Geological Survey of Northern Ireland webinar given as part of the Northern Ireland Geothermal Webinar Series.
The webinar is entitled “Imaging Subsurface Geology using Gravity measurements from the air”.
It will be given by Dr. Gary Barnes, chief scientist at Metatek.
The webinar will introduce gravity gradiometry technology and show how airborne surveys can help solve a variety of geological challenges.
More information on the talk and the registration details can be found at this Eventbrite link:
Imaging Subsurface Geology Using Gravity Measurements From the Air Tickets, Thu 14 Dec 2023 at 16:00 | Eventbrite

BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition (BTYSTE)
2024-01-11 - 2024-01-13 | RDS, Dublin, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, Ireland
Geoscience will be represented by stands from Geological Survey Ireland, DECC and DIAS and many more interesting projects from the young scientists in the competition.
Tickets can be purchased from this link BTYSTE 2024 Ticketing | Just another WordPress site (btyoungscientist.com)

Contaminated Land Training Series Webinar 4
2024-01-17 12:30 - 14:00
“Is TPH always TPH? or, What has your lab actually measured?” – Ian Bishop
Email info@igi.ie to register

Geothermal Association of Ireland (GAI) talk: “Geothermal and Sustainable Development in Africa: Beyond the Rift”
2024-01-23 17:30 - 19:30
The Graduate School of Queen’s University Belfast and the Geothermal Association of Ireland welcome Helen Robinson, Regional Manager for Africa from the International Geothermal Association (IGA).
The talk is entitled “Geothermal and Sustainable Development in Africa: Beyond the Rift” and will be held on Tuesday 23rd January 2024 between 17:30 and 19:30.
Registration is possible by following this eventbrite link: Geothermal and Sustainable Development in Africa: Beyond the Rift Tickets, Tue 23 Jan 2024 at 17:30 | Eventbrite where there is also some more details about the event.

Joint IGA/GGA/CGA Talk
2024-01-24 19:00 - 20:00 | Trinity College, Dublin, Dublin, D02 KV91, Ireland
The annual joint talk between the Irish Geological Association (IGA), the Galway Geologists Association (GGA) and the CGA (Cork Geologists Association) takes place next Wednesday, 24th January between 19:00 and 20:00.
It will be held in-person in M4 in TCD Museum Building and will also be streamed live via Zoom.
The talk is entitled “From Seafloor Methane to Continental Flooding: Understanding the Palaeocene-Eocene Thermal Maximum and Global Climate Change” and will be given by Professor Gerald ‘Jerry’ Dickens of TCD.
Register by emailing IGA on info@geology.ie. More information on flyer here

Northern Ireland Geothermal Webinar Series
2024-01-25 16:00 - 17:00 | Webinar
“Assessing the Goldilocks Zone for Open Loop Ground Source Heat pump systems (a fairytale in numerical groundwater modelling)” by Huw Williams of Agua Enodo.
Thursday 25th January 2024 between 16:00 and 17:00.
For more information and to register use this Eventbrite link:
Assessing the Goldilocks Zone for Open Loop Ground Source Heat Pump Systems Tickets, Thu 25 Jan 2024 at 16:00 | Eventbrite

DIAS talk: “What’s wrong with me?”
2024-01-26 18:30 | DIAS Headquarters, 10 Burlington Road, Dublin 4, 10 Burlington Road, Dublin 4, Dublin, D04 C932
Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies talk.
To be given by: Dr. Pauline Gagnon, particle physicist and science communicator, formerly of CERN, to DIAS.
The talk will tackle EDI issues in physics.
More information on the talk content and how to register can be found at this Eventbrite link:
What’s wrong with me? Tickets, Fri 26 Jan 2024 at 18:30 | Eventbrite. Booking is open now.

DIAS talk: “The tragic destiny of Mileva Marić Einstein”
2024-01-29 19:00 | DIAS Headquarters, 10 Burlington Road, Dublin 4, 10 Burlington Road, Dublin 4, Dublin, D04 C932
Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies talk.
To be given by Dr. Pauline Gagnon,
More information can be found at this separate Eventbrite link:
The tragic destiny of Mileva Marić Einstein Tickets, Mon 29 Jan 2024 at 19:00 | Eventbrite.
Booking is open now.

Cork Geological Association lecture - “Critical Raw Materials Now and for the Future: How clean is green?”
2024-01-31 19:30 | ZOOM
By Prof. Judith Kinnaird, University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg.
on Wednesday January 31st at 7.30pm
Judith has worked in mineral exploration over her career, in Scotland, Ireland and Africa. Before going to South Africa, Judith lectured for the Open University, UK, and at University College Cork.
This lecture will be via Zoom. To register please email b.higgs@ucc.ie

Contaminated Land Training Webinar 5
2024-02-07 12:30 - 14:00
“Risk Assessment Approaches for Human Health and Water Resources Receptors – GQRA and DQRA” – Simon Firth
Email info@igi.ie to register

Irish Mining & Quarrying Society (IMQS) AGM
2024-02-19 17:45 | Knightsbrook Hotel, Trim, Co. Meath – and on ZOOM, Trim, Co Meath, Trim, C15 WYF4, Ireland
The AGM will be held at the Knightsbrook Hotel, Trim, Co. Meath
on Monday 19th February at 17:45.
More information can be found on the IMQS website here IMQS Annual AGM – IMQS

Irish Geological Association (IGA) Lecture
2024-02-21 19:00 - 20:00 | Trinity College, Dublin, Dublin, D02 KV91, Ireland
The IGA will be holding a lecture next Wednesday, 21st February 2024 between 19:00 and 20:00 in hybrid format, live in Museum Building (M4), Trinity College Dublin and streamed via Zoom.
The lecture is entitled “Seeing beyond the visible with ‘Virtual Palaeontology” and will be given by Dr. Chris Mays of University College Cork.
For more details, please download flyer here or email the IGA on info@geology.ie

GSNI Northern Ireland Geothermal Webinar
2024-02-22 16:00 - 17:00 | Webinar
The 2nd webinar of the 2024 Northern Ireland Geothermal Webinar Series will take place on the 22nd February 2024 between 16:00 and 17:00.
It is entitled “GeoMapTM Beta – A deep dive into the research behind the subsurface data” and will be given by Dr. Helen Doran, Lead Geologist with Project Inner Space.
More details and an Eventbrite link can be found here: GeoMap™ Beta – A Deep Dive into the Research Behind the Subsurface Data Tickets, Thu 22 Feb 2024 at 16:00 | Eventbrite.
