As part of the Diamond Anniversary of the IGA, many events are being organised. Thanks to the Chief Librarian and the Staff of Athlone Library, there will be a “Geology Week” exhibition of rocks and minerals from the 10th to the 17th October 2019. The aim of this exhibition is…
Month: September 2019
Diamond Prospectivity in Northernmost Ireland By Mr. Barry Long (Geological Survey of Ireland, retired) Abstract: Could diamonds be present in northernmost Ireland? How can they be searched for? Has there already been any serious exploration? What have we, in Ireland, learned from countries that do mine diamonds? Where does Ireland…
Dear Members, The exciting Peter Lewis Memorial Gold Panning event is on again! This year, we have a new leader, Judith Mather from the Geological Survey Ireland. We will be returning to our first location on the River Dodder at Bohernabreena, Co. Dublin. (Subject to Licence) If you wish to…