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Groundwater sources, particularly public, group scheme and industrial supplies, are of critical importance in many regions. The Public Supply Source Protection Areas dataset comprises Source Protection Areas (SPAs) around groundwater abstraction points that are managed by...
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This dataset is the GSI’s legacy borehole database, compiled over many years from many sources. This dataset is available while we make significant improvements to our borehole holdings.
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Before building new structures engineering companies carry out a site investigation to find out the quality of the ground (strength and depth of soil and to see if rock and or groundwater is present). These investigations involve digging holes such as trial pits and boreholes....
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A borehole is any hole drilled or dug into the ground. The material (soil and or rock) from the hole is collected and tested in a laboratory to find out the structure and type of the soil and or rock beneath the ground. A borehole record or log is a written description of the...
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These maps shows the aggregate potential across Ireland. To produce these maps, scores were given to each area based on several factors such as rock type suitability, number of quarries, area, elevation etc. The final score was a number between 5 and 100 The maps shows the...
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ScienceA landslide is the movement of material down a slope. This includes rock, earth, mud and peat. Landslides in Ireland mainly occur on steep mountain slopes. A landslide susceptibility map shows areas where a landslide could occur, how likely it will occur and what causes them....
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The 1:500k bedrock maps provide a simplified, smaller scale view of the bedrock geology of Ireland. The map was created in 2013 using the detailed 1:100k geology linework and polygons, which was adjusted and scaled to provide the best representation of the geology at this...
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Landings are defined as the part of the catch that is retained (not discarded) and landed. This dataset shows the distribution of landings by Irish vessels measured as average weight or value of landing per kilometre square, per year. Data from years 2014 to 2018 was used to...
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SUPERSEDED - The dataset was originally published with a doi in February 2020 but has been superseded by an updated version. This DOI has been superseded in May 2021 by https://doi.org/ 10/gc9t due to corrections applied to the dataset. Nephrops norvegicus are common around...
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WFD Register of Protected Areas - Surface Water Bodies for Drinking Water (WFD RBMP Cycle 3)HealthThe lake drinking water protected areas (DWPA) are represented by the full extent of the Water Framework Directive (WFD) lake waterbodies from which there is a known qualifying abstraction of water for human consumption as defined under Article 7 of the WFD. This dataset...
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This is a subset of the PRTR Facilities dataset, identifying those classified as Quarry. The Pollutant Release and Transfer Register (PRTR) provides easily accessible key environmental data from industrial facilities in Ireland. The register contains data reported during for...
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WFD Register of Protected Areas - Groundwater bodies for Drinking Water (WFD RBMP Cycle 3)HealthAll Water Framework Directive (WFD) Groundwater bodies have been identified as Drinking Water Protected Areas due to the potential for qualifying abstractions of water for human consumption as defined under Article 7 of the WFD. The groundwater drinking water protected areas...
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WFD Register of Protected Areas - Groundwater bodies for Drinking Water (WFD RBMP Cycle 2)HealthThis dataset represents a snapshot taken in September 2016 for the purpose of the WFD RBMP Cycle 2. These are the Drinking water groundwater body polygons delineated in accordance with European Communities (Drinking Water) (No. 2) Regulations 2007 (SI no. 278/2007).
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WFD Register of Protected Areas - Surface Water Bodies for Drinking Water (WFD RBMP Cycle 2)HealthThis dataset represents a snapshot taken in September 2016 for the purpose of the WFD RBMP Cycle 2. These are the Drinking water surface water body polygons delineated in accordance with European Communities (Drinking Water) (No. 2) Regulations 2007 (SI no. 278/2007).
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CV17006 National Maritime College Ireland Cork Harbour Shipboard familiarisation and training surveyEnvironmentPractical training survey of NMCI academic modules for trainee deck officer including seamanship, navigation and engineering. Practical Application of Academic Modules; Trainee Deck Officers (Undergraduate) Primarily CIT Module NAUT6006 - Seamanship for Trainee Deck Officers...
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National Maritime Training College Training Survey in Cork Harbour Training and learning for National Maritime Training College students.
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Marine mammals observations survey in the North Atlantic Ocean and Celtic Sea Complete Visual survey out to shelf edge for Marine Mammals , complete Passive acoustic monitoring & recover Static acoustic Moorings.
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This SMART (Strategic Marine Alliance for Research & Training) led training survey took place on board the R.V. Celtic Voyager in November 2016. The survey was conducted to deliver an accredited, offshore blended learning module for final year undergraduates of...
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EnvironmentObSERVE programme survey in the North Atlantic Ocean. Observe Program 2016 - ancillary visuals and acoustic ops of the 2016 Observe programme. Under the OBSERVE Programme, a total of eight (8) static (i.e., moored) and six towed acoustic surveys for cetaceans in selected...
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CV16017 SMART Galway Mayo Institute of Techonolgy Applied Marine Biological Sampling 2016 SurveyEnvironmentThis SMART (Strategic Marine Alliance for Research & Training) survey, led by Galway Mayo Institute of Technology (GMIT), on board the R.V. Celtic Voyager was carried out in April 2016 in Cork Harbour. The survey is part of an accredited module for graduates,...