BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Irish Geological Association - ECPv6.15.17//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Irish Geological Association X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://geology.ie X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Irish Geological Association REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/Dublin BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:IST DTSTART:20150329T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20151025T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:IST DTSTART:20160327T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20161030T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:IST DTSTART:20170326T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20171029T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:IST DTSTART:20180325T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20181028T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:IST DTSTART:20190331T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20191027T010000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20180811T113000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20180811T170000 DTSTAMP:20260329T181519 CREATED:20180726T152449Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180726T152449Z UID:1399-1533987000-1534006800@geology.ie SUMMARY:Field Trip: Kiltorcan Quarry\, Co. Kilkenny with Geologist\, Dr Ed Jarvis; Botanist\, Howard Fox; Quarry owner\, Bee O'Neill and IGA President\, Maria Cullen - SATURDAY 11TH AUGUST 2018 DESCRIPTION:The arrangements are as follows: \nDate: 11th August \nMeet 10:30hrs until 16:00hrs\nGolf Club\, Kiltorcan\nTeas\, coffees\, scones will be available for purchase at the golf club house. We will park there and walk to and fro from the quarry. \nLeaders: Geologist Dr Ed Jarvis\, Botanist\, Howard Fox\, Quarry owner Bee O’Neill\, and IGA President\, Maria Cullen \nWe will need hard hats. Please keep in touch with  about this\, as I need to know how many spare hard hats we need to russle up for the party. \nKiltorcan East Quarry is a classic site for Early Devonian Plant fossils including Archaeopteris hibernica. Dr. Jarvis has published on the palaeoenvironment of the plant fossil beds in the quarry. URL:https://geology.ie/event/field-trip-kiltorcan-quarry-co-kilkenny-with-the-owners-the-oneill-family-howard-fox-nbg-opw-and-maria-cullen-saturday-11th-august-2018/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20180809T010000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20180811T005959 DTSTAMP:20260329T181519 CREATED:20180726T151752Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180726T151752Z UID:1398-1533776400-1533949199@geology.ie SUMMARY:IGA Geological Painting Workshop\, Geology Department\, TCD\, Dublin Thursday 9 August – Friday 10 August\, 2018 DESCRIPTION:Reasons to go. \nThe award winning watercolour artist Shevaun Doherty will share both landscape-level and miniature-level tips for those interested in geological themes to paint\, for work\, college or for fun! Shevaun brings years of watercolourist experience to IGA members lucky enough to be able to attend. She has recently painted a series of stamps for An Post and is a Member of the Society of Botanical Artists (SBA). \nThis workshop is the second session arranged to commemorate and to emulate the prolific Irish painter\, geologist and antiquarian\, George Victor Du Noyer who spent his life recording Irish geology\, antiquities\, natural history and landscape. Born in 1817\, over the course of a half-century\, Du Noyer travelled the length and breadth of the country with his beloved dog\, Mr. Buff\, sketching and recording as he went. Although himself a descendant of Huguenot refugees who settled in Dublin in the eighteenth century\, at no point did Du Noyer regard himself as alien to the landscapes he travelled through. This session may not teach you how to paint as well as G.V. Du Noyer but it will certainly help! \nThe exhibition at the Collins Barracks Gallery is the second major exhibition\, after a successful show at the Crawford Gallery in Cork in the Spring 2018. We will be led in this Exhibition by Petra Coffey a co-curator of the collection with Peter Murray. This is a wonderful opportunity because Petra knows more about the life and work of G.V. Du Noyer than anyone else alive! We are so fortunate to have her with us. \nYour Workshop Teacher. \nShevaun Doherty is a botanical artist\, natural history illustrator and art tutor living in Dublin. She’s very inspired by the natural world and enjoys the quiet meditation that painting from nature brings. Shevaun paints the things that capture her interest. Sometimes it’s the beauty of an object that draws her\, but often her art begins with an interesting story. The challenge then is how to reveal the hidden beauty. Teaching helps her share her passion. \nThis is the 200th Anniversary Year of the birth of George Victor Du Noyer\, one of Ireland’s greatest Naturalist Painters. What better way to celebrate his life and creativity than by visiting a very rare Exhibition of his work from sites the length and breadth of Ireland in the Collins Barracks Gallery? \nYour Du Noyer Exhibition Guide.  \nPetra Coffey\, Scientific Researcher and G.V. Du Noyer expert will take us through the Exhibition at Crawford Gallery\, Cork. Petra\, a Co-Curator of the Collection with Peter Murray\, will inform about the selection of pieces for the Exhibition and give us a short history of Du Noyer’s life from his upbringing in Dublin to life on the road as a geological mapper and cartographer. George Victor Du Noyer died of scarlet fever at the age of 51 in Antrim while on surveying fieldwork. He left a stunning and expansive account of Ireland in the mid-19th Century across many branches of natural science through his drawings and watercolours. \nOur Venue – Geology Department\, TCD\, Dublin 2  \nWhat can we say? Trinity College\, the geological alma mater of many Irish Geological Association members\, and venue for the Joly Society lectures. \n The Plan for The Session. \n– Thursday 9th August: \n09:00 Workshop Part 1 with Shevaun Doherty\, Geology Department\, TCD\, Dublin 2. \n12:30 Lunch and relocate to Collins Barracks for 14:00hrs \n14:00 Petra Coffey Co-Curator will guide us around the 200 Anniversary G.V. Du Noyer Exhibition entitled “Stones\, Slabs and Seascapes”. \n19:00 Dinner at Brooks Hotel (01-6704000) first booked for 6 to 8 (24th vii) for 19:30hrs HF\, MC\, SD. \n– Friday 10th August: \n9:00 Workshop Part 2 with Shevaun Doherty\, Trinity College\, Geology Department \n12:30  Lunch and home \n  \nCost & Logistics. \n80 euros per person for two 3-hour training sessions with Shevaun Doherty \nOn Thursday afternoon there is no cost to access the Collin’s Barracks \nNote: There are only a few spots remaining. \nSign Up. \nPlease get in touch to secure your place today! \nPlease also let us know if you require accommodation to be booked for you at Brooks Hotel. However room there is becoming limited at this stage. \nEmail maria@geology.ie with your booking. \nLooking forward to sharing a great experience! URL:https://geology.ie/event/iga-geological-painting-workshop-geology-department-tcd-dublin-thursday-9-august-friday-10-august-2018/ CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20180728T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20180728T170000 DTSTAMP:20260329T181519 CREATED:20180716T171214Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180716T171214Z UID:1397-1532775600-1532797200@geology.ie SUMMARY:Geology for Beginners with the National Museum of Ireland\, SATURDAY 28th July 10am-4pm. DESCRIPTION:IGA members are invited to drop in on the day or\, even better\, volunteer to share their enthusiasm for geology with museum visitors (to volunteer\, please email: michelecastiaux@gmail.com). \nJoin staff and volunteers from the Natural History Museum and IGA who will explain all about Ireland’s rocks and visit the temporary exhibition\, Stones\, Slabs and Seascapes displaying watercolours by George Victor Du Noyer who taught himself geology with some help from his friends. \nSuitable for all ages. No booking required. Free Admission. \nWhen? Saturday 28th July 2018\, 10am to 4pm. \nWhere? National Museum of Ireland – Decorative Arts & History\, Collins Barracks. URL:https://geology.ie/event/geology-for-beginners-with-the-national-museum-of-ireland-saturday-28th-july-10am-4pm/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20180707T123000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20180707T173000 DTSTAMP:20260329T181519 CREATED:20180612T120808Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180612T120808Z UID:1396-1530966600-1530984600@geology.ie SUMMARY:Excursion to the National Museum of Ireland Store at Swords - Saturday 7th July 2018 - 11.30am DESCRIPTION:Saturday 7 July 2018 – Excursion to Swords\n\nThe Irish Geological Association (IGA) has been kindly invited by Nigel Monaghan (NMI) to join his tour with OUGS and MHTI of the geological collections in the NMI store at Swords. Meet at the store\, Swords\, a fair bit before NOON in order to get to the correct entrance door\, in good time. Dialogues welcome on any issues about disorientation prior to arrival to  or Maria on 087-3644645\, on the Saturday from 11:30hrs. Bring your own picnic lunch to consume in the canteen. Nigel has indicated that boiling water is on the house – an appreciative nod\, from all coffee addicts and green tea afficionados\, to our wonderful taxpayers ! \n12-1 orientation and first part of tour\n1-2 lunch (we have a cafeteria where people can eat what they bring themselves\, we can do tea/coffee)\n2-3:30 rest of tour\n3:30 MHTI annual general meeting.\n4:30 END \nPlease note that BOOKING IS REQUIRED. Detailed instructions on how to get to the building by public transport or by car will be sent to those who sign up to join the trip.  Free parking available on site. URL:https://geology.ie/event/excursion-to-the-national-museum-of-ireland-store-at-swords-saturday-7th-july-2018-11-30am/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20180616T010000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20180618T005959 DTSTAMP:20260329T181519 CREATED:20180514T185005Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180514T185005Z UID:1393-1529110800-1529283599@geology.ie SUMMARY:JOINT OUGS/IGA WEEKEND FIELD TRIP -16-17th June 2018 - Forming and filling the South Mayo Trough (Ordovician)\, western Ireland\, leader: Dr. Brian McConnell (GSI) DESCRIPTION:JOINT OUGS/IGA WEEKEND FIELD TRIP  – 16-17TH June\, 2018 \nForming and filling the South Mayo Trough (Ordovician)\, western Ireland \nLed by: Dr. Brian McConnell (GSI) \nWe will focus primarily on the Ordovician volcanic and sedimentary fill of the South Mayo Trough basin\, including the Lough Nafooey volcano\, basin-margin conglomerates\, and ignimbrite sheets.  We will also stray onto older\, basin-bounding rock units and the overlying Silurian unconformity.  \nExpect some rough ground and steep climbs. \nBooking essential as numbers are restricted.  Contact: maria@geology.ie  or HowardFox41@gmail.com \nThis trip will be centred on Clonbur\, Co. Galway. You will need to book your own accommodation in the area.  On the Saturday night we plan to have a shared meal in Clonbur\, please let us know if you are interested in the meal. URL:https://geology.ie/event/joint-ougs-iga-weekend-field-trip-16-17th-june-2018-forming-and-filling-the-south-mayo-trough-ordovician-western-ireland-leader-dr-brian-mcconnell-gsi/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20180613T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20180613T210000 DTSTAMP:20260329T181519 CREATED:20180531T084037Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210603T085504Z UID:1394-1528914600-1528923600@geology.ie SUMMARY:IGA Members' Night - Wednesday 13th June 2018 - GSI DESCRIPTION:Dear Members\, \nYou are all invited to join us for a few drinks and nibbles on the Irish Geological Association Members’ Night! As always\, feel free to bring any geological item of interest\, may it be minerals\, fossils\, rocks\, books\, posters\, etc. \nLooking forward to seeing you there! \nThe IGA Committee. \nDate: Wednesday 13th June 2018 \nTime: from 5.30pm \nVenue: Geological Survey of Ireland\, Beggars’ Bush\, Haddington road\, Dublin. URL:https://geology.ie/event/iga-members-night-wednesday-13th-june-2018-gsi/ LOCATION:IGA Council Members CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20180518T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20180520T180000 DTSTAMP:20260329T181519 CREATED:20180426T184408Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180426T184408Z UID:1392-1526666400-1526839200@geology.ie SUMMARY:Field Trip: IGA Weekend Excursion to the Coastal Geology of Co. Louth: 18th-20th MAY DESCRIPTION:Irish Geological Association Weekend Excursion to the Coastal Geology of Co. Louth \n18th-20th May 2018 \nLeaders:                     Saturday – Dr. Robert Meehan (An Talamh Ireland) \nSunday – Dr. Siobhan Power (GSI) \nBoat Captain:             Shane Reenan (Louth Adventures) \nWhat is on? \nA weekend excursion to the Co. Louth Coast by sea (RIB) and shore (walking/driving) \nWhere is it? Our base will be at Carlingford\, Co. Louth and we will visit sites around Greenore and Carlingford during the weekend. \nWhen is it? \nEvening of Friday 18th to afternoon of Sunday 20th May 2018 \nWho can go? \nAny member of the IGA who is over 12 years of age \nHow much is it? \nThe price for boat excursions during the weekend is €65 \nCan I book accommodation through IGA? \nAccommodation will be available for members of the Excursion group on Friday and Saturday nights. Please contact maria@geology.ie or HowardFox41@gmail.com \nTo book for dinner together on Saturday evening please contact maria@geology.ie \nPlease mention any special dietary requirements when booking \nWhy should I go? \nThis is a unique experience dealing with slice of time from the Caledonian Orogeny to the recent Quaternary geology of the north-east. \nThe Carlingford area was so beautiful from the sea\, that it inspired one of the most magical lands ever created. C.S. Lewis wrote to his brother “that part of Restrevor which overlooks Carlingford Lough is my idea of Narnia”. “I have seen landscapes\, notably in the Mourne mountains and southwards which under a particular light made me feel that at any moment a giant might raise his head over the next ridge”. The Mountains of Mourne dominate the north while Slieve Foye looms behind Carlingford village. At Greenore we will study a superb section of Quaternary geology with the wonderful geology communicator\, on the page and in person\, Robbie Meehan. Siobhan Power\, who has worked to highlight this wonderful area\, will guide us most expertly on Sunday. \nThe whole excursion will be empowered and facilitated logistically by Shane Reenan (yes\, brother of our Website Manager Niall Reenan (UCD)!). Shane runs Louth Adventures specialising in amazing\, memorable and scenic marine experiences in the Carlingford area. \nMore details of the itinerary will follow. \nWhat do I need to bring? \nWet gear\, stout boots\, sunscreen and a soft waterproof day pack are all important. Waterproof casing for your camera is advisable. Safety equipment will be provided e.g. lifejackets \nWhat can I access as reading resources in advance? \nBaxter\, S. A Geological Field Guide to Cooley\, Gullion\, Mourne and Slieve Croob \n(https://louthcoco.ie/en/Services/Heritage/Publications/geofieldguidecooleygullionmourneslievecroob.pdf) \nGallagher\, V. Meehan\, R.\, Parkes\, M. & Gatley\, S. 2013. The Geological Heritage of Louth. An audit of County Geological Sites in Louth. Geological Survey of Ireland. \nGeoschol page for Co. Louth https://www.gsi.ie/en-ie/publications/Pages/Geoschol-Louth-Geology.aspx \nAnd of course… Lewis\, C.S. The Chronicles of Narnia! URL:https://geology.ie/event/field-trip-iga-weekend-excursion-to-the-coastal-geology-of-co-louth-18th-20th-may/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20180407T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20180407T170000 DTSTAMP:20260329T181519 CREATED:20180321T084914Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180321T084914Z UID:1391-1523098800-1523120400@geology.ie SUMMARY:Workshop: Experience the Ancient Craft of Silversmithing with Tina Keating\, Geologist\, Gemmologist and Jeweller - April 7th 2018 - Tramore\, Co. Waterford. DESCRIPTION:When is it? \nSaturday\, 7th April from 10am-4pm \nWhere is the venue? \nThe truly inspirational Coastguard Cultural Centre\, Tramore\, Co. Waterford\nhttp://www.coastguardculturalcentre.ie\n  \nWhy should you go?\nHave you ever thought about what it’s like to work with the minerals and metals that we study? Have you thought you would like to set a stone or crystal as a piece of jewellery or to craft some metal into a piece of sculpture? Maybe you have an idea for a gift or would like a taster before committing to a long course in jewellery making? Perhaps you’ve waited for a real geologist to teach a silversmithing course\, someone with great ability\, who really understands the stories behind the substances! Wait no longer\, this course is for you! Take this glittering opportunity. Sign up today! Make happy memories and a piece to bring home. This could be the start of a new appreciation and the creation of an artistic outlet from your love of geology\, metals\, minerals\, fossils\, stones! \nHow much is this course?\nCost for training and materials: €55 per person (min. age 12 years).\nMaterials are provided.  However\, participants are encouraged to bring along a small item to set\, such as a stone\, mineral or tiny fossil. \nHow do I book?\nPlease contact Maria on 087-3644645 or maria@geology.ie as soon as possible to secure a place. \nAdditional information:\nLunch and refreshments will be available on site at modest charge. \nAbout our excellent course teacher:\nTina is a native of Co. Waterford and a graduate of NUI Cork.   She is a Geologist\, Heritage Specialist for the Heritage In Schools scheme\, a Goldsmith and Gemmologist with over 30 years’ experience in the Jewellery trade and spent many years designing and handcrafting jewellery using a variety of precious metals and gemstones. \n\nThe Jump from what was originally an artistic career – (having initially studied Art in WIT) to a scientific one can be attributed to the introduction to gemstones as part of her goldsmith apprenticeship. She has been Fellow of the Gemmological Association of Great Britain for over 24 years\, having graduated from BDS school of Gemmology; Regent’s College London 1993.  Tina’s interest in geology stems from her work in mineralogy and encouraged the pursuit of further studies with a full time Geology Degree in NUI Cork. \nDuring her eight years as geologist with the Copper Coast Geopark she built up a successful Education and Activities Programme\, introducing our natural\, cultural and built heritage to the public\, achieved through fieldtrips\, lectures\, family events\, workshops and school visits. Work she now continues independently and through the ‘Heritage in Schools Scheme’. \nTo date\, she successfully combines her work in the jewellery profession and her work as a geologist which is mainly involved in education.  Tina’s artistic and scientific backgrounds are a great asset to her work in schools education and in increasing public understanding of Earth Science. URL:https://geology.ie/event/workshop-experience-the-ancient-craft-of-silversmithing-with-tina-keating-geologist-gemmologist-and-jeweller-april-7th-2018-tramore-co-waterford/ CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20180321T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20180321T193000 DTSTAMP:20260329T181519 CREATED:20180313T100248Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210603T085503Z UID:1389-1521657000-1521660600@geology.ie SUMMARY:Lecture: "Thomas Weaver - Geologist and Dissenter" by Dr. Peadar McArdle (Former GSI Director) - March 21st 2018 DESCRIPTION:Dr. Peadar McArdle’s  has kindly agreed to give a lecture based on his latest book\, which is the first biography of geologist Thomas Weaver (1773-1855).  Thomas Weaver did pioneering work on the geology of Leinster\, managed several mining operations\, and was (as Peadar describes him) a “dissenting spirit”. \nPeadar is a wonderful speaker; those who have not yet heard him are in for a treat. \nAbstract:     Thomas Weaver was an accomplished engineer and geologist who successfully managed Avoca’s main copper mine and brought order to the nearby gold workings. An engaging personality\, Weaver would partake as enthusiastically in a local ploughing contest as in a scholarly debate. His story sheds light on industrial and social conditions in pre-Famine Ireland and elsewhere. He was active at a time when geology was coming of age as a scientific discipline. Science has been described as a journey without destination\, where theories are constantly challenged and remain valid only until they are undermined by new evidence. Yet\, as the current climate-change debate shows\, there can be an alarming intolerance for the very dissent that should be critical to validating its conclusions. This proved to be the case in Weaver’s lifetime as he took issue with emerging mindsets and was eventually marginalised as a result. \nVenue:  Geological Survey of Ireland\, Haddington Road\, Beggars Bush\, Dublin 4\nDate: Wednesday 21 March 2018\nTime: 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm\nRefreshments will be available at the Survey from 5:30 onwards. \nThe talk is free\, you are welcome to bring along friends and colleagues. This talk will also be of major interest to historians of science in Ireland.  Do not miss it! \nSee you there! \n[And you can avail of the opportunity to get yourself a signed copy\, too.] URL:https://geology.ie/event/lecture-thomas-weaver-geologist-and-dissenter-by-dr-peadar-mcardle-former-gsi-director-march-21st-2018/ LOCATION:IGA Council Members CATEGORIES:Lectures ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20180214T173000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20180214T200000 DTSTAMP:20260329T181519 CREATED:20180131T154457Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180131T154457Z UID:1386-1518629400-1518638400@geology.ie SUMMARY:Lecture: "Planet Earth; our Hazardous Home" Talk by Barry Long - The 14th February 2018 DESCRIPTION:Picture: Jupiter saved Earth from fragmented Comet Shoemaker—Levy 9\, 1994 \n\nBARRY LONG   ̶ Biography (in his own words!)\nLate Holocene\, born close to London.\nSchool\, primary and secondary.\nUniversity\, BSc.\nDiamond exploration W. Africa.\nUniversity again\, MSc.\nGSI 30 years\nJoined IGA.\nDiverse Dalradian studies with much field work.\nUranium projects.\nEuropean Science Committee for Ocean Drilling Program.\nDiamond; tungsten; marble studies.\nMiscellaneous geological work; addressing problems; conferences; international projects; reading; thinking; writing; talking.\n2003 expelled from GSI for being too old (government policy).\nDesignated ‘Scientific Visitor’ at GSI and still have office there.\n\nTime: 6.30pm with Tea/coffee from 5.30pm\nVenue: Geological Survey Ireland\, Beggar’s Bush\, Haddington road\, Ballsbridge. URL:https://geology.ie/event/lecture-planet-earth-our-hazardous-home-talk-by-barry-long-the-14th-february-2018/ LOCATION:IGA Council Members ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20180209T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20180211T235959 DTSTAMP:20260329T181519 CREATED:20180122T154923Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210603T085503Z UID:1384-1518134400-1518393599@geology.ie SUMMARY:G.V. du Noyer Deluxe I.G.A. Geological Painting Weekend: 9-11th February 2018 DESCRIPTION:Workshop Leader: our fantastic artist is Shevaun Doherty \nBiography: \nShevaun Doherty is a botanical artist\, natural history illustrator and art tutor living in Dublin. She’s very inspired by the natural world and enjoys the quiet meditation that painting from nature brings. She paints from life\, usually plants and seeds that she has collected on her travels\, but the occasional bug or feather gets painted too. She loves the challenge of trying to capture all the tiny details and colours.  Shevaun paints the things that capture her interest. Sometimes it’s the beauty of an object that draws her\, but often her art begins with an interesting story. The challenge then is how to reveal the hidden beauty. Teaching helps her share her passion. \nVenue: our amazing venue is Longueville House\, near Mallow\, Co. Cork. \nDetails: \nThere will be two half-day sessions of watercolour painting with Shevaun. An excursion to visit the beautiful George Victor du Noyer Exhibition at Crawford Gallery\, Cork (40 mins by car) during the weekend will further inspire participants. \nWorkshop Cost: \nCost of participation on the geological painting course is €80 per person. The course is limited to 14 IGA Members on a first come first served basis. Payment of course fee secures a place. \nAccomodation: \nTo make the most of this very special experience\, there is a group rate offer to stay at the sumptuous Longueville House during the IGA Painting Workshop Weekend (Fri 9th & Sat 10th February). \n\nTwo night stay with dinner Saturday evening: €235 per person sharing\nTwo night stay with dinner Saturday evening: €345 single occupancy\n\nDinner\, lunches and lounge menu are all available on site (details on the Longueville House website). \nThe plan is for as many participants as possible to have dinner together on Saturday evening (€55 per person for non-residents). \nPlease liaise and book for this workshop and Longueville House accommodation with Maria at maria@geology.ie or on 087 3644645. \n  \nMore information on the following websites: \nhttps://m.facebook.com/shevaundohertyart/photos/?ref=page_internal&mt_nav=1 \nhttp://botanicalsketches.blogspot.ie/?m=1 \nhttp://www.crawfordartgallery.ie/Du-Noyer.html \nhttps://www.longuevillehouse.ie URL:https://geology.ie/event/g-v-du-noyer-deluxe-i-g-a-geological-painting-weekend-9-11th-february-2018/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20180124T173000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20180124T200000 DTSTAMP:20260329T181519 CREATED:20180110T075046Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180110T075046Z UID:1383-1516815000-1516824000@geology.ie SUMMARY:IGA EGM and Reminiscences from our Volcanoes of Italy Expedition 6.30pm Wed 24th January\, 2018 DESCRIPTION: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 Italy – Vulcano\, Stromboli\, Lipari and Etna – last Summer. \n\n“Hey\, Mambo\, Vulcano Italiano!   \nReminiscences of Summer days among the Aeolian Islands\, IGA Excursion June 2017 \nCalling all IGA volcanologists\, those who went on our Excursion to Lipari\, Vulcano\, Salina\, Stromboli and Etna and those who would like to have gone\, or even those who went later in the year! \nIt’s time to get things started… on the most sensational\, celebrational\, inspirational… fantastical account of our overseas excursion last June. \nIt’s time to get out the slide show pics\, the sulphur\, the maps\, the notes and bring them along! Time to share with other IGA members what we were lucky enough to experience these volcanoes (but maybe not to smell Vulcano in particular!). \nPlease join us for a celebration of caldera\, lava and fumarolic activity.” \nWednesday\, 24th January\, 6.30pm to 7.30pm\, with refreshments and displays from 5.30pm. \n  \nOur EGM will be held immediately before the Vulcano Italiano Experience. \nReason for our EGM: \n\n\n\n\n\nFor some years it has been difficult to have accounts prepared and audited in time for our AGMs so soon after the end of year. In our IGA Constitution\, an AGM must be held before the end of January. Our proposal is that we alter the Constitution slightly to give the IGA Treasurer and our Auditor adequate time to prepare and audit our accounts for presentation to the AGM. \n\n\nThe following is the proposed change to wording of our IGA Constitution (changes in italics):\n   “The Annual General Meeting shall be held at the earliest opportunity ineach calendar year\, but no later than 30 April in that year\, and the Annual Reports of the IGA Council shall be presented at that meeting.”\n\n\n\n\nFYI: The Relevant portions of IGA Constitution\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n(as posted on the IGA Website):\n\n\nThe Annual General meeting shall be held during the month of January\, when the Annual Report of the council shall be presented. The accounts of the Association shall be made up to the 31st of December in each year and shall be examined by an independent qualified accountant\, who shall be appointed annually by members of the association at the previous Annual General Meeting. The annual accounts shall be submitted to the Annual General Meeting.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA minimum of 2 weeks notice is required according to our Constitution.\nNo amendment of this constitution shall be made except by a two-thirds majority vote of those present and voting at an Annual or Extraordinary General Meeting of the Association. URL:https://geology.ie/event/iga-egm-and-reminiscences-from-our-volcanoes-of-italy-expedition-6-30pm-wed-24th-january-2018/ LOCATION:IGA Council Members ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20171215T173000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20171215T200000 DTSTAMP:20260329T181519 CREATED:20171207T202735Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171207T202735Z UID:483-1513359000-1513368000@geology.ie SUMMARY:IGA Members' Night - Friday 15th December 2017 DESCRIPTION:Dear Members\, \nWe 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! \nWe are looking forward to catching up with you all. \nAll the best\, \nThe IGA Committee. URL:https://geology.ie/event/iga-members-night-friday-15th-december-2017-2/ LOCATION:IGA Council Members ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20171215T173000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20171215T200000 DTSTAMP:20260329T181519 CREATED:20171207T202735Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171207T202735Z UID:1382-1513359000-1513368000@geology.ie SUMMARY:IGA Members' Night - Friday 15th December 2017 DESCRIPTION:Dear Members\, \nWe 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! \nWe are looking forward to catching up with you all. \nAll the best\, \nThe IGA Committee. URL:https://geology.ie/event/iga-members-night-friday-15th-december-2017/ LOCATION:IGA Council Members ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20171122T173000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20171122T200000 DTSTAMP:20260329T181519 CREATED:20171114T154412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211020T084442Z UID:452-1511371800-1511380800@geology.ie SUMMARY:Lecture: "Graphite – the new black gold!" by George Reynolds (Metrics Consulting) - November 22nd 2017 DESCRIPTION:Abstract: “Graphite has been known from antiquity as a material for marking and\nwriting. Although graphite has always been thought of as a low-value product it is a vital element in nuclear technology\, electrical components and steel-making. Graphite’s nanothin relative\, graphene\, is making its own mark in a range of high-tech and ‘green’ technologies\, such as solar cells and computer touch screens. Graphite itself is an essential part of the rechargeable batteries needed by mobile phones and laptops and\, crucially\, the batteries needed for electric and hybrid vehicles. The EU has recently declared graphite a critical material. Commercial deposits are rare\, but exploration methods are very effective. Ireland itself has some graphite-bearing rocks … and perhaps the GSI’s Tellus survey will discover more!” \n  \nWhen and where:  The lecture theatre in the Geological Survey of Ireland\, Beggars Bush\, Dublin 4 on Wednesday\, November 22nd\, between 6:30 and 7:30 pm. Coffee and biscuits will available from 5:30 pm.  All welcome. URL:https://geology.ie/event/graphite-the-new-black-gold-by-george-reynolds-metrics-consulting-october-25th-2017-2/ LOCATION:IGA Council Members CATEGORIES:Lectures ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20171025T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20171025T210000 DTSTAMP:20260329T181519 CREATED:20171023T170816Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171023T170816Z UID:461-1508956200-1508965200@geology.ie SUMMARY:Lecture: Ear to the Ground – Listening into Extraordinary Conversations between the Oceans and the Solid Earth (Prof. Chris Bean\, DIAS) - THIS Wednesday 25th October 2017 DESCRIPTION:Due to unforeseen circumstances\, our lecture on “Graphite: the New Black Gold” (George Reynolds) had to be postponed.   We are so lucky to host another talk and many thanks to Professor Chris Bean for stepping in at such notice for this. \nPlanet Earth is a connected system of physical\, chemical and biological interactions. Yet in our minds we tend to divide it into multiple compartments. Two of those compartments are the Oceans and the Solid Earth. With the exception of our weather systems\, we usually think of them as separate entities\, largely divided from each other. This could not be further from the truth. Even in the centre of continental land masses we can sense the oceans of the world through their distal ground vibrations. It is a long-range conversation. These vibrations hold information about the oceans themselves and through some clever decoding also allow us that keep a continuous health check on the whole planet\, especially its volcanoes. In this talk we will explore the origins of the ocean’s ‘voice’ and see how it can be used to monitor our world. \nProfessor Christopher J. Bean \nShort Bio. Chris Bean holds a BA in Mathematics\, M.Sc. in Applied Geophysics and a PhD in Seismology. He is currently Professor of Geophysics in the School of Cosmic Physics\, at the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies (DIAS). Previous positions include Professor of Geophysics at the School of Earth Sciences\, University College Dublin and postdoctoral/visiting positions at Karlsruhe University Germany\, IPGP Paris\, Stanford University USA and the University of Granada Spain. His research interests include the quantification of ocean wave generated ambient microseism noise and pre-eruptive material failure on volcanoes. His primary research funders include the European Commission\, Science Foundation Ireland (SFI)\, Geological Survey Ireland & Marine Institute. \nChris Bean heads towards Hekla volcano\, Iceland. \nWhen and where:  The lecture theatre in the Geological Survey of Ireland\, Beggars Bush\, Dublin 4 on Wednesday\, October 25th\, between 6:30 and 7:30 pm. Coffee and biscuits will available from 5:30 pm.  All welcome. URL:https://geology.ie/event/lecture-ear-to-the-ground-listening-into-extraordinary-conversations-between-the-oceans-and-the-solid-earth-prof-chris-bean-dias-this-wednesday-25th-october-2017-2/ LOCATION:IGA Council Members CATEGORIES:Lectures ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20170930T150000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20170930T180000 DTSTAMP:20260329T181519 CREATED:20170911T103135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170911T103135Z UID:440-1506783600-1506794400@geology.ie SUMMARY:Peter Lewis Memorial Gold Panning Expedition - September 30th 2017 DESCRIPTION:Dear Member\, You are very welcome to come along for a day of gold panning to the IGA’s Peter Lewis Memorial Gold Panning Expedition. Please read on for further details of the trip.\n\nWhen: September 30th – 2pm-5pm\nMeeting place: The entrance to the Bohernabreena Water Works\nGeographic coordinates: 53° 15’ 31.98” N 6° 22’ 06.20” W or\nITM coordinates: 708843 724392.\n(see map below – Friarstown Upper).\nWhat to bring: wellies (or waders if you have them!). If you have your own gold pan\, then bring it along.\n\n\nGold panning pans and other equipment will be provided.\n\nPlease register with info@geology.ie if you are planning to come along. URL:https://geology.ie/event/peter-lewis-memorial-gold-panning-expedition-september-30th-2017-2/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20170927T063000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20170927T203000 DTSTAMP:20260329T181519 CREATED:20170914T104101Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210603T085502Z UID:1377-1506493800-1506544200@geology.ie SUMMARY:IGA Lecture - 27th September 2017 - Geology and Genealogy – The Odd Couple by Dr. Patrick Roycroft (Elements geological magazine) DESCRIPTION:Patrick will illustrate how college students and amateur geologists\, among others\, can\nresearch geological history by applying genealogy techniques to solve etymological problems in\nfossil\, mineral\, and mineral collection names. The talk will use five Irish case studies: the\netymological hunt for the Ichthyorachis newenhami fossil; revealing the Miss Cotter behind the\nmineral variety ‘cotterite’; discovering the ‘finger-lickin’ background to Julius Hanna (of the\nHanna mineral collection in the National Museums of Northern Ireland); discovering the real\nbirthplace and background of the dedicatee behind the mineral ‘chenevixite’; and demonstrating\nthe invaluable contribution made by genealogists in documenting the huge UCD Mineral\nCollection. \nWhen and where: The lecture theatre in the Geological Survey of Ireland\, Beggars Bush\,\nDublin 4 on Wednesday\, September 27th\, between 6:30 and 7:30 pm. Coffee and biscuits will\navailable from 5:30 pm. All welcome. URL:https://geology.ie/event/iga-lecture-27th-september-2017-geology-and-genealogy-the-odd-couple-by-dr-patrick-roycroft-elements-geological-magazine/ LOCATION:IGA Council Members CATEGORIES:Lectures ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20170825T010000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20170826T005959 DTSTAMP:20260329T181519 CREATED:20170817T132336Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170817T132336Z UID:1375-1503622800-1503709199@geology.ie SUMMARY:Irish Rocks and Minecraft Rocks DESCRIPTION:As part of National Heritage Week\, Laois Libraries have invited Michele Castiaux (www.geologyandenvironment.com) from the Irish Geological Association to present a fun and informative workshop for children on Irish geology and the rocks that are found in the popular video game Minecraft. \nLocations: \n\nAbbeyleix Library (057 8730020\, wlawler@laoiscoco.ie)\, 25th August 11am -12pm\nRathdowney Library (0505 46852\, cafitzpatrick@laoiscoco.ie)\, 25th August 3pm – 4pm\n\nThese events are free of charge but must be booked in advance. URL:https://geology.ie/event/irish-rocks-and-minecraft-rocks/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20170811T010000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20170814T005959 DTSTAMP:20260329T181519 CREATED:20170613T131530Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170613T131530Z UID:1374-1502413200-1502672399@geology.ie SUMMARY:IGA Weekend Excursion: Tory Island\, Co. Donegal - 11th to 13th August DESCRIPTION:Reasons to go: \nPerhaps not a once in a lifetime but a once in a decade opportunity to visit Toraí\, Tory Island\, a true jewel of the North Atlantic!\nTory Island is a remote\, rocky island lying some 11km to the north of Bloody Foreland in Co. Donegal. The island is approximately 4km long by 1km wide.\nTory boasts extensive areas of Thorr Granite (Caledonian in age) displaying a range of variations throughout the island from features of foliation to porphyritic texture. Impressive\, textbook Tertiary dykes of Dolerite are to be seen.\nThe eastern part of the island is made up of more erosion-resistant Dalradian Ards Quartzite and high\, dramatic coastal cliffs occur here. Torai (Tor an Rí\, Tower of the King) is named for the jagged features of the east end of the island where the mythic Balor Birugderc (Balor of the Evil Eye)\, King of the Formorians was said to live.\nAn opportunity to conduct some geology through Irish – Geolaíocht trí Ghaeilge – will be on offer during the weekend as Toraí is a Gaeltacht area. For those who have not been to the island before\, a magical place awaits with Corncrakes\, Ringed Plover and many other birds\, semi-tame rabbits and lagoon-dwelling species are on show like nowhere else on Earth.\nBígí linn! \nThe Plan: \nTravel on the Friday afternoon at 5pm on the Tory Island Ferry from Magheroarty to Tory Island.\nExcursions all day Saturday and Sunday.\nEvening Meal together on Saturday (Optional\, please book if interested along with notice of any special dietary requirements).\nLeaving 6pm Sunday evening from Tory to Magheroarty. \nImportant Information \nAccommodation: BOOK NOW TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT!\nBrú Thoraí / Tory Hostel Details:\nDeirdre: 087 2987407\nÓstán Radharc Na Céibhe/Tory Island Harbour View Hotel Details:\nSean and Patricia: 074 9135920\nIf you would like accommodation booked for you just contact us. \nTory Island Ferry c. €26 per person return\, going from Magheroarty (not Bunbeg) on Friday or early Saturday morning\, returning Sunday evening.\nhttp://www.toryislandferry.com/ \nPLEASE NOTE:\nAdverse weather conditions occasionally result in visitors to Tory Island being “marooned” for short periods of time beyond their original plans. Please check forecasts nearer to the time of this event and make appropriate plans where necessary if ferries are cancelled on Sunday 13th August.\nSome time flexibility is an absolute requirement for this excursion. \nThanks! Go raibh maith agaibh! \nThanks to Máire Clár\, Marjorie\, Patricia and Deirdre for being so welcoming already! \nBooking information: \nPlease contact Maria by email: maria@geology.ie URL:https://geology.ie/event/iga-weekend-excursion-tory-island-co-donegal-11th-to-13th-august/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20170607T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20170607T230000 DTSTAMP:20260329T181519 CREATED:20170529T121958Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170529T121958Z UID:1373-1496862000-1496876400@geology.ie SUMMARY:IGA Members' Night & Lecture - Wednesday 7th June - Dunsink Observartory DESCRIPTION:IGA Members’ Night and Lecture – Wednesday 7th June\, 6-10pm \nReasons to go \nCome\, meet your fellow IGA members at our friendly gathering of chat\, geological curiosities and themed refreshments! \nThis year we will meet in the historic and beautiful Dunsink Observatory. (NB: Directions below) \nSpecial lecture: “Wine and Geology” \nThere will be a special lecture\, suited to the evening that is in it\, by Davide Gallazzi (North West Environmental) fittingly entitled “Wine and Geology”! \nOur Hosts \nOur hosts will be the wonderful Dr. Hilary O’Donnell (Retired\, DIAS) and indefatigable John Flannery (IAS)\n \nThe Plan \n6pm Welcome to Dunksink Observatory \n7pm Lecture: “Wine and Geology” by Davide Gallazzi \n8pm Introduction to Dunsink Observatory by John Flannery \nThereafter a reception with geologically themed craft beers and wines as a feature of the evening! \n10pm Depart \nImportant Information \nAll Current Members\, Intending New Members and Renewing “I should have paid my membership by now\, but forgot and will soon” Members are welcome! \nIGA Committee Members will be on hand to help you with your subscription status for 2017-2018! \nGetting There: Dunsink Observatory is located about 8 km northwest of Dublin city centre but for first timers a little extra attention is required in finding the site. \nLocation: Dunsink Observatory\, \nCastleknock\, \nDublin 15 \nTel: +353 (1) 4406656 \nMobile: 087-6294966 \nGPS location: +53° 23′ 12.30″\, -6° 20′ 10.40″ \nDriving directions: Head for Castleknock along the N3 out of Dublin and turn right at the intersection with Auburn Avenue just before reaching the M50 onto Dunsink Lane. Then proceed past the Travelodge Motel\, the junction with the New River Road and Elmgreen golf course to reach the Observatory. \nComing from the M50 take the exits marked N3 City and then follow signs for New River Road onto Dunsink Lane. \nIf coming from Auburn Avenue and the Phoenix Park just go straight across the N3. \nPublic Transport directions: Warning – Long Walk involved. Buses (numbers 38 and 39) towards Blanchardstown leave from the City Centre. Get off at the bus stop after the Auburn Avenue/New Dunsink Lane intersection on the Navan Road\, cross over to New Dunsink Lane and follow it for the next two miles. \nTaxis are advised after dark. \nPlease bring your geological curiosities\, pet rock find of the year etc.\, for general appreciation! \nThanks! \nIGA are most grateful to Hilary\, John and to DIAS for use of and access to this wonderful facility. URL:https://geology.ie/event/iga-members-night-lecture-wednesday-7th-june-dunsink-observartory/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20170524T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20170524T203000 DTSTAMP:20260329T181519 CREATED:20170426T091752Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170426T091752Z UID:1371-1495654200-1495657800@geology.ie SUMMARY:IGA Lecture - 24th May 2017 - Gem Deposits of Europe by Damien Wilkinson (Gem Entrepreneur) DESCRIPTION: Damien will talk about the geology of gem deposits and tell you how you can visit many of the these deposits yourself\, safely to look for gemstones\, and show you exactly what rock and mineral clues you need to search for by showing you some hands-on samples from the various sites. He will address the following questions: In what geological environments do gemstones occur\, and how can we use this information to look for gemstones in Europe? What European gemstone secrets are a mysterious religious order hiding in Salzburg? What does this also have in common with WW2\, the Romans\, and the crown Jewels of England and France? What are the locations and geology settings for known valuable ruby\, sapphire\, emerald and diamond deposits in Europe? What do whisky\, sheep and sapphires have in common? And … are there gem deposits in Ireland\, and how might we find them?\n  \nBiography: Having worked in the investment banking industry in Asia for several years\, Damien decided to pack in his desk job several years ago and follow his passion for gemstones and become a professional gem dealer. \nOver the years\, he has travelled to just over 60 countries to buy\, sell and explore for gemstones. This gemstone journey has included once (and never again he says ! ) owning a tourmaline mine in Madagascar\, running a gem import/export business in Tanzania\, searching for the mysterious source of diamonds in Borneo and leading groups of gemologists and buyers to the famous gem deposits in Myanmar\, Thailand and Sri Lanka. Damien is a fellow of the Gemological Association of Great Britain and a certified rough diamond buyer. More recently he has been working with the Asia Institute of Gemmological Sciences in Bangkok\, Thailand. \nDamien’s interest in European gemstone deposits and exploration started after a visit to Germany to visit the source of hauyne\, a rare and beautiful collectors gemstone material. From then he has researched and visited over a dozen sites of importance across Europe. \nWhen and where: The lecture theatre in the Geological Survey of Ireland\, Beggars Bush\, Dublin 4 on Wednesday\, May 24th\, between 6:30 and 7:30 pm. Coffee and biscuits will be available from 5:30 pm. All welcome. URL:https://geology.ie/event/iga-lecture-24th-may-2017-gem-deposits-of-europe-by-damien-wilkinson-gem-entrepreneur/ LOCATION:IGA Council Members ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20170520T010000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20170522T005959 DTSTAMP:20260329T181519 CREATED:20170510T104021Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170510T104021Z UID:1372-1495242000-1495414799@geology.ie SUMMARY:IGA Excursion - 20th & 21st May - Copper Coast Geopark\, Co. Waterford DESCRIPTION:Since the early days in the 1990s with Des Cowman’s talks on the heritage of the Copper Coast area and European Geopark Network membership in 2001\, the Copper Coast Geopark has elucidated the geology and heritage of this beautiful part of the Waterford coast. Geopark Geologist-in-Residence\, Robbie Galvin\, will show us the sights and show off the exceptionally beautiful minerals of the area of which at least 36 have been recorded! The geological record is c. 460 Million years in the making\, with the presence of ancient island arc volcanoes (think Japanese islands as a modern equivalent) and the actions of oceans\, deserts and ice all in evidence. \nThese days Waterford is being investigated again for its volcanogenic massive sulphide minerals. Recently the Tellus initiative of the Geological Survey of Ireland has mapped the area\, showing subsurface detail\, as never seen before. \nSaturday 20th May (free of charge): \n\n8.45: Meeting at Copper Coast GeoPark\n9.00: Driving and walking tour of the area\n13.00: Lunch in the GeoPark Centre (available on site for a fee)\n14.00: Guided tour by Robbie Galvin including minerals\n17.00: Day ends\n\nOn Sunday 21st from 10am to 1.30pm there is a wonderful opportunity for 9 people to take a Copper Coast Tour on the water around the spectacular coastal features of the area. Seapaddling and Mick O’Meara will\, weather permitting will guide this group. Priority will be given to IGA members\, minimum age of 12 years. Please mention if you have been sea kayaking before. Price for the Copper Coast Seakayaking Tour is €40 per person. \nSunday 21st May (€40 for kayaking tour): \n\n10.00: Seapaddling with Mick O’Meara\n13.30: Day ends\n\nPlease let us know if you require accommodation to be booked for you in the area – maria@geology.ie \n  URL:https://geology.ie/event/iga-excursion-20th-21st-may-copper-coast-geopark-co-waterford/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20170419T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20170419T203000 DTSTAMP:20260329T181519 CREATED:20170327T101117Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170327T101117Z UID:1370-1492630200-1492633800@geology.ie SUMMARY:IGA Lecture - 19th April 2017 - George Reynolds (Metric Consulting) on Radon and Geology DESCRIPTION:Radon gets a very bad press these days with concerns about its cancer-causing health effects and the whole new remediation industry that it has created. As with mercury\, asbestos and health foods\, the facts often become obscured by the scare stories. \nThis talk looks at the historical aspects of its discovery\, its relationship to uranium\, and the methods of detection. The ubiquitous presence of radon in soil gas suggests that in addition to house construction issues\, we need to look at the geological aspects of radon\, how it is transported to the surface and whether it relates more to rock and soil textures\, e.g. fracturing\, than to rock types. \nWhat the talk will not be addressing are the statistics underlying the health concerns nor remediation methods or their effectiveness. \n  \nGeorge Reynolds Biography \nGeorge started his career in geophysics by winning the “Young Scientist of the Year” in 1968 for a project on the electrical characteristics of the Cloghleagh iron mine in Co. Wicklow. \nHe has degrees in geology and geophysics from TCD and an MBA from UCD. In 1988 he added a diploma in hydrogeology while convalidating his Trinity degree in Spain\, with a little help from King Juan Carlos! \nHe has over 45 years experience in mineral and groundwater geophysics in Ireland and throughout Europe\, as well as the Philippines\, Sri Lanka and Mauritania. \nIn the 1980s he was involved in the European uranium exploration programme which arose from fears of a petroleum shortage\, and more recently\, he has been exploring for uranium in Sweden and Mauritania where extensive use of soil radon sampling was made. His current interests are radon and groundwater in fracture zones.” \n\nTime and place details: 18:30 – 19:30\, Wednesday 19th April (2017) at the Geological Survey of Ireland\, Beggars Bush\, Dublin 4 [refreshments from 17:30] URL:https://geology.ie/event/iga-lecture-19th-april-2017-george-reynolds-metric-consulting-on-radon-and-geology/ LOCATION:IGA Council Members CATEGORIES:Lectures ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20170322T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20170322T200000 DTSTAMP:20260329T181519 CREATED:20170301T122243Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170301T122243Z UID:1369-1490207400-1490212800@geology.ie SUMMARY:IGA Lecture - 22nd March 2017 - Dr. Mike Simms (Ulster Museum) on Giant Meteorites Hitting Scotland DESCRIPTION:Britain’s Greatest Hits: In search of giant meteorite craters \nIn 2008\, an Oxford geologist published proof that an obscure layer of rock in north-west Scotland\, assumed for many years to be volcanic in origin\, had been formed by a giant meteorite impact. In 2011\, I travelled to Scotland to pay homage to this remarkable rock and collect a few pieces. What I saw there convinced me that there was much more to discover about this remarkable event 1.2 billion years ago. This talk will describe how a chance discovery on holiday led to the discovery\, maybe\, of a giant impact crater buried beneath Scotland\, and how its existence may have profound implications for understanding the geological history of this region of Britain. \n  \nBiography \nMike developed an interest in fossils at the age of 6\, which led to a Geology with Zoology degree at Bristol University and a Ph.D. on Jurassic crinoids at Birmingham University. Since the late 1980s Mike’s research has increasingly shifted away from fossils onto subjects ranging from karst geomorphology and landscape evolution\, to Holocene sea-level change and the glaciation of western Ireland\, and from evidence of giant meteorite impacts to the possibility of such events launching ‘terrestrial meteorites’ from Earth into Space. Many of his research projects in the past 25 years have arisen from serendipitous discoveries and chance conversations. The subject of this talk is one example of this. \n  \nWhen and where: The lecture theater in the Geological Survey of Ireland\, Beggars Bush\, Dublin 4 on Wednesday\, March 22nd\, between 6:30 and 7:30 pm. Coffee and biscuits will available from 5:30 pm. All welcome URL:https://geology.ie/event/iga-lecture-22nd-march-2017-dr-mike-simms-ulster-museum-on-giant-meteorites-hitting-scotland/ LOCATION:IGA Council Members CATEGORIES:Lectures ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20161209T173000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20161209T193000 DTSTAMP:20260329T181519 CREATED:20161209T095902Z LAST-MODIFIED:20161209T095902Z UID:1368-1481304600-1481311800@geology.ie SUMMARY:IGA Lecture - 14th December - Gerry Stanley (Geological Survey of Ireland) - Strategic Minerals and Where to Find Them DESCRIPTION:When and where: The lecture theater in the Geological Survey of Ireland\, Beggars Bush\, Dublin 4 on Wednesday\, December 14th\, between 6:30 and 7:30 pm. Coffee and biscuits will available from 5:30 pm. All welcome. URL:https://geology.ie/event/iga-lecture-14th-december-gerry-stanley-geological-survey-of-ireland-strategic-minerals-and-where-to-find-them/ LOCATION:IGA Council Members CATEGORIES:Lectures ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20161130T173000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20161130T193000 DTSTAMP:20260329T181519 CREATED:20161028T165349Z LAST-MODIFIED:20161028T165349Z UID:1367-1480527000-1480534200@geology.ie SUMMARY:IGA Lecture: 30th November - Dr. Ruth Carden (Consultant Palaeontologist) - The Irish Cave Bones Project DESCRIPTION:Dear Members\, \nDr. Ruth Carden (Consultant Palaeontologist) will be giving a talk on “The Irish Cave Bones Project” at the Geological Survey of Ireland on the 30th of November. Please see below for further details. \nAbstract \nThe Irish Cave Bones Project (led by Dr. Ruth Carden) is an examination of almost 300\,000 bones and associated remains from 34 caves in Ireland to get a clearer picture of Ireland’s Ice Age fauna and of the earliest human inhabitants in Ireland. The bones themselves were previously examined from the 1850s to the mid-1930s; some were even dated during the 1990s. However\, many of the bones were originally misidentified and many more were left unidentified. The Irish Cave Bones Project\, which is due for completion in 2017\, has rectified that situation. As a result\, we are now getting a wonderful insight into the full diversity of Ireland’s Ice Age vertebrate wildlife\, and the project has found evidence for the earliest traces of man in Ireland. \nWhen and where: The lecture theatre in the Geological Survey of Ireland\, Beggars Bush\, Dublin 4 on Wednesday\, November 30th\, between 6:30 and 7:30 pm. Coffee and biscuits will available from 5:30 pm. All welcome. URL:https://geology.ie/event/iga-lecture-30th-november-dr-ruth-carden-consultant-palaeontologist-the-irish-cave-bones-project/ LOCATION:IGA Council Members CATEGORIES:Lectures ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20161019T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20161019T203000 DTSTAMP:20260329T181519 CREATED:20161012T132118Z LAST-MODIFIED:20161012T132118Z UID:1366-1476901800-1476909000@geology.ie SUMMARY:IGA Lecture: 19th October - Dr. Ian Sanders (Trinity College Dublin\, Emeritus) - Meteorites and the Origin of Planets DESCRIPTION:Dear Members\, \nDr. Ian Sanders (Trinity College Dublin\, emeritus) will be giving a talk on \n“Meteorites and the Origin of Planets” at the Geological Survey of Ireland on the 19th of October. Please see below for further details. \nAbstract: Most meteorites are fragments of our Solar System left over from its birth some 4.567 billion years ago\, before the Earth was ‘born’. They were part of an innumerable number of tiny planets that grew from dust within an enormous rotating disk of dust and gas surrounding the infant Sun. They were made from a kind of cosmic sandstone – a weird mixture of metal grains\, frozen droplets of silicate magma (called chondrules)\, and dust. Among the dust grains are surviving specks of stardust ejected from ancient stars that exploded and shed their contents back into the Galaxy before the Solar System came into existence. But exactly how these tiny planets became the Solar System we know today remains puzzling. \nWhen and where: The lecture theatre in the Geological Survey of Ireland\, Beggars Bush\, Dublin 4 on Wednesday\, October 19th\, between 6:30 and 7:30 pm. Coffee and biscuits will available from 5:30 pm. All welcome. \n  URL:https://geology.ie/event/iga-lecture-19th-october-dr-ian-sanders-trinity-college-dublin-emeritus-meteorites-and-the-origin-of-planets/ LOCATION:IGA Council Members CATEGORIES:Lectures ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20160309T173000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20160309T173000 DTSTAMP:20260329T181519 CREATED:20160224T101813Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160224T101813Z UID:1365-1457544600-1457544600@geology.ie SUMMARY:IGA Lecture: 9th March - Prof. Emeritus Chris Stillman (Trinity College Dublin) - The Volcanic Islands of the Atlantic DESCRIPTION:Dear Members\, \n\nProf. Emeritus Chris Stillman (Trinity College Dublin) will be giving a talk on “The Volcanic Islands of the Atlantic” at the Geological Survey of Ireland on the 9th of March. Please see below for further details. \n\nAbstract: \nA review of the visible geology and proposed origin and structure of the supposed “Hot Spot” islands of the Canaries\, Cape Verdes\, and Madeira\, plus\, of course\, Iceland and the Azores\, which have rather different origins. URL:https://geology.ie/event/iga-lecture-prof-emeritus-chris-stillman-trinity-college-dublin-the-volcanic-islands-of-the-atlantic-09032016/ LOCATION:IGA Council Members CATEGORIES:Lectures ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20160217T173000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20160217T193000 DTSTAMP:20260329T181519 CREATED:20160213T141639Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160213T141639Z UID:1364-1455730200-1455737400@geology.ie SUMMARY:IGA Lecture: Peadar McArdle - Enrich your Landscape Experience by Mixing Poetry with Geology! - 17/02/2016 DESCRIPTION:Abstract: The poet Yeats hoped we would find excitement in our local landscape – and he meant our emotional response to it just as much as its physical shape and nature.  The geologist may deeply understand the basis of the latter\, but it is the poet who opens our minds to the wider possibilities of landscape.  In speaking with this geologically-informed audience\, Peadar will emphasise the poet’s viewpoint and his talk will be based on his recent book\,* available from the Geological Survey of Ireland\, many bookshops and www.theliffeypress.com \n\nBiography:  Peadar graduated from University College Dublin.  He is a professional geologist who spent much of his career exploring Ireland’s landscapes.  He was formerly Director of the Geological Survey of Ireland. \n\n\n\nDetails:  Talk from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm at the Geological Survey of Ireland (Beggars Bush\, Dublin 4) on Wednesday 17th February 2016\, with refreshments from 5:30 pm. \n\n\n\n*Peadar McArdle  (2015)  The Irish Landscape:  An all-Ireland exploration through science and literature.  Dublin:  The Liffey Press.  352 pages. URL:https://geology.ie/event/iga-lecture-peadar-mcardle-enrich-your-landscape-experience-by-mixing-poetry-with-geology-17022016/ LOCATION:IGA Council Members CATEGORIES:Lectures ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR