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EolaíochtGroundwater sources, particularly public, group scheme and industrial supplies, are of critical importance in many regions. The Group Scheme Preliminary Source Protection Areas dataset comprises Zones of Contribution to groundwater abstraction points that supply Group Water...
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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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EolaíochtA 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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WFD Register of Protected Areas - Surface Water Bodies for Drinking Water (WFD RBMP Cycle 3)SláinteThe 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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GeilleagarThis 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)SláinteAll 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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This data shows the location of commercial ports (including ferry) around the Republic of Ireland. It also includes specific data pertaining to the volume of traffic over the period 1999 to 2014, as well as the tonnage of goods handled between 2000 and 2012. To illustrate...
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The INtegrated Mapping FOr the Sustainable Development of Ireland's MArine Resource (INFOMAR) programme is a joint venture between the Geological Survey of Ireland (GSI) and the Marine Institute (MI). The programme is the successor to the Irish National Seabed Survey (INSS)...
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National Monitoring Programme for Phytoplankton Species occurrence in Aquaculture Production AreasTimpeallachtThe Phytoplankton National Monitoring Programme for the identification and enumeration of phytoplanktonic species is an important measurement in the detection of those species which may form a Harmful Algal Bloom event. Where favourable environmental conditions occur, some...
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Archaeologically Significant Built Heritage in IrelandTimpeallachtThis contains records taken from the Archaeological Survey of Ireland (ASI) dataset, updated in 2018 and published from the National Monuments Service Sites and Monuments Record. The ASI has focused on recording monuments dating from before AD 1700, along with more recent...
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National Monitoring Programme for Phytoplankton Species occurrence in Aquaculture Production AreasTimpeallachtThe Phytoplankton National Monitoring Programme for the identification and enumeration of phytoplanktonic species is an important measurement in the detection of those species which may form a Harmful Algal Bloom event. Where favourable environmental conditions occur, some...
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TimpeallachtAn exclusive economic zone extends from the outer limit of the territorial sea to a maximum of 200 nautical miles (370.4 km; 230.2 mi) from the territorial sea baseline, thus it includes the contiguous zone. A coastal nation has control of all economic resources within its...
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This database contains records of boreholes, dug wells, springs, and site investigations. Data are derived from GSI drilling, fieldwork and surveys, Local Authorities and other state bodies, Private Well Grants, Drillers, Consultants, Group Water Schemes and Academia. It is...
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This dataset represents an initial comparison between several years of hourly wave forecasts (using WAM) on a grid of points located off the Irish coast with corresponding records from a number of buoys installed pre 2005. Based on the level of agreement found the wave...
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This dataset shows the overall annual bathing water quality following monitoring carried out by Local Authorities over the bathing period which runs from 1st June to 15th September annually. The assessments are carried out on designated Bathing water locations as part of the...