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Lecture: 23rd October 2019 – “Diamond Prospectivity in Northernmost Ireland” by Mr. Barry Long (GSI, retired)
23 October, 2019 @ 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM IST
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 stand at present with regard to diamond potential? All will be revealed.
When and where:
The lecture theatre in the Geological Survey of Ireland,
Beggars Bush, Dublin 4 on Wednesday, 23 October 2019, between 6:30 pm and
7:30 pm. Coffee and biscuits will be available from 5:30 pm. All welcome.
Photo: Raw diamonds are displayed on long tables (Image: 2008 Per-Anders Pettersson)