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EolaíochtDifferent aquifers have differing abilities to store and transmit water. Based on the hydrogeological characteristics and on the value of the groundwater resource, GSI has classified Ireland’s land surface into aquifer categories. GSI Aquifer classes are divided into three...
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National Monuments Service - Sweathouses in the Republic of IrelandTimpeallachtThis is a point dataset showing the location of 246 sweathouses in the Republic of Ireland generated from the Sites and Monuments Record (SMR). This dataset is updated on a regular basis by the Archaeological Survey of Ireland (ASI). Each record in this dataset can be accessed...
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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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EolaíochtThe survey data combines data from a number of different surveys into one merged dataset. The individual surveys consist of; (1) Tellus Northern Ireland 2005-2006 (2) Cavan-Monaghan, 2006 (3) Tellus Border, 2011-2012 (4) Tellus North Midlands, 2014-2015 (5) Block A1, 2015 (6)...
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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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The survey data combines data from a number of different surveys into one merged dataset. The individual surveys consist of; (1) Tellus Northern Ireland, 2005-2006 (2) Cavan-Monaghan, 2006 (3) Tellus Border, 2011-2012 (4) Tellus North Midlands, 2014-2015 (5) Block A1, 2015...
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The survey data combines data from a number of different surveys into one merged dataset. The individual surveys consist of; (1) Tellus Northern Ireland, 2005-2006 (2) Cavan-Monaghan, 2006 (3) Tellus Border, 2011-2012 (4) Tellus North Midlands, 2014-2015 (5) Block A1, 2015...
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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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In terms of time scale in geology, Quaternary is the present-day time and it began 2.6 million years ago. A lot of this time period relates to the Ice Age. Quaternary sediments are the soft material that has been deposited during this time. In Ireland much of this is related...
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Database of mineral localities from 6"geological maps, field investigations, exploration reports and other sources.
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Bedrock is the solid rock at or below the land surface. Over much of Ireland, the bedrock is covered by materials such as soil and gravel. The Bedrock map shows what the land surface of Ireland would be made up of if these materials were removed. As the bedrock is commonly...
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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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The Quarry Directory 2014 provides information on crushed rock, sand and gravel, and dimension stone operations throughout the country.
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Mean average wind speeds in metres per second (m/s) at 100m height. These datasets cover the land area and coastal waters of Ireland (ex. Northern Ireland). Data compilation was completed in 2003. Zipped collections of shapefiles are available in two spatial reference or...
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Mean average wind speeds in metres per second (m/s) at 75m height. These datasets cover the land area and coastal waters of Ireland (ex. Northern Ireland). Data compilation was completed in 2003. Zipped collections of shapefiles are available in two spatial reference or...
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Landslide locations and extents help us locate where landslides have occurred. Ireland's location, terrain and climate result in landslides occurring mainly in areas with steep slopes where rock meets the surface and peat covers the terrain. Landslides have the potential to...
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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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Geological heritage or ‘geoheritage’ is the term used to describe sites or places with features of geology that have important scientific, educational, cultural, or visual value. There are many types of sites. They are made from past and present geological processes (wearing...
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Mean average wind speeds in metres per second (m/s) at 50m height. These datasets cover the land area and coastal waters of Ireland (ex. Northern Ireland). Data compilation was completed in 2003. Zipped collections of shapefiles are available in two spatial reference or...
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OSPAR Common Indicator BH3 – Extent of Physical Damage to Predominant and Species Habitat (D6-C2)...TimpeallachtBH3 is currently limited to pressure caused by abrasion on the seafloor from mobile bottom contacting fishing gear (trawling). Pressure from other activities is in development. The scale of disturbance on the seafloor is a product of the habitats sensitivity and exposure to a...