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Picture: Jupiter saved Earth from fragmented Comet Shoemaker—Levy 9, 1994 BARRY LONG   ̶ Biography (in his own words!) Late Holocene, born close to London. School, primary and secondary. University, BSc. Diamond exploration W. Africa. University again, MSc. GSI 30 years Joined IGA. Diverse Dalradian studies with much field work. Uranium projects. European Science Committee for Ocean Drilling Program. Diamond;…

Read More Lecture: “Planet Earth; our Hazardous Home” Talk by Barry Long – The 14th February 2018

The IGA Committee would like to give notice of an EGM to take place at 6.30pm on Wednesday 24th of January at the Lecture Theatre, Geological Survey of Ireland, Beggars Bush, Haddington Road, Dublin.  Reason for EGM detailed at the bottom of this notice.  This is to be followed by an account of our exciting IGA expedition to volcanoes and islands of…

Read More IGA EGM and Reminiscences from our Volcanoes of Italy Expedition 6.30pm Wed 24th January, 2018

Dear Members, We are delighted to let you know that the IGA Members’ Night will take place on Friday 15th December at the GSI from 5.30pm to 8pm.  We hope that you can all join us to enjoy some festive nibbles and drinks!  As always, please feel free to bring geological items for all to look at and discuss! We are looking forward to…

Read More IGA Members’ Night – Friday 15th December 2017