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IGA AGM 2023 & Rock Roadshow – RESCHEDULED Thursday 20th April Rock Exhibition open from 5:30pm AGM @ 6pm

In-Person!Pearse Street LibraryPearse StreetDublin 2(AGM from 6pm via Zoom also) Please join us and experience our wonderful Rock Roadshow! We've toured this around to a few libraries and will continue to do so this year. Frank Clissmann and Bill Sheppard along with some of our other members, have provided the rock collections for us to display… Continue reading IGA AGM 2023 & Rock Roadshow – RESCHEDULED Thursday 20th April Rock Exhibition open from 5:30pm AGM @ 6pm

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Irish Geological Association Lecture (hybrid): ” A perspective on Geology in Art” by Dr Bill Sheppard (Trails Creative)

Please note you can attend this lecture via Zoom but also in-person at Museum 4, Museum Building, Trinity College Dublin (arrive at 18:30). Abstract Geology and Art have always been closely linked.  In the very earliest rock art, geologically sourced ochres provided the colours used.  Subsequent other geologically derived colours were used, for example, lime,… Continue reading Irish Geological Association Lecture (hybrid): ” A perspective on Geology in Art” by Dr Bill Sheppard (Trails Creative)

Irish Geological Association & International Association of Hydrogeologists, Irish Group: Day Excursion – Glen of the Downs SAC, Co. Wicklow

Leaders: Dr. Alison Orr & Dr Gerry Baker(both of Arup) TO REGISTER please fill in the form HERE  Registration is on a first come, first served basis ABSTRACT Glen of the Downs, or Gleann dá Ghrua, means 'The Valley of the Two Brows'. It is a 2 km long wooded glacial valley with steep sides… Continue reading Irish Geological Association & International Association of Hydrogeologists, Irish Group: Day Excursion – Glen of the Downs SAC, Co. Wicklow

Irish Geological Association Lecture: “Irish Iron: Smelting Irish Iron Ore in the 21st Century”

By Dr Paul Rondelez (Consultant Metallurgical Archaeologist) Abstract: Since 2018, Irish iron ores have been smelted into high-grade ironand steel at the annual Furnace Festival. My talk will detail the history of the event, including the practicalities of sourcing suitable iron ores. Highlights include 1) the production of high-grade steel, derived from Irish bog iron… Continue reading Irish Geological Association Lecture: “Irish Iron: Smelting Irish Iron Ore in the 21st Century”