Description: This folder contains datasets identifying Geological Heritage Sites at a county level. These datasets demonstrate how cultural heritage is underpinned by geology as biodiversity and geodiversity are intimately linked.
Description: <abstract>The audit of County Geological Sites in Co. Carlow was completed in 2004. The audit was carried out by Matthew Parkes and Claire McAteer. The Carlow Geological Heritage Project was supported by the Heritage Council, the Geological Survey of Ireland, Stone Developments Ltd. and the Carlow County Council. The resulting report was an action of the County Carlow Heritage Plan 2003 - 2007.</abstract>
<purpose>An audit of County Geological Sites in County Carlow.</purpose>
<metadata>http://heritagemaps.ie/documents/Carlow_GeologicalSites.pdf</metadata>
<external>https://www.gsi.ie/en-ie/publications/Pages/Carlow-County-Geological-Sites-Audit.aspx</external>
Description: <abstract>Survey to document the geological heritage sites within the Marble Arch Caves Geopark in Cavan county. These sites will be prioritized within the Cavan County Development Plan.</abstract>
<purpose>To inform policy within Cavan County Council and to map sites of geological heritage value.</purpose>
<metadata>http://heritagemaps.ie/documents/Cavan_GeoparkSites.pdf</metadata>
<external>http://www.marblearchcavesgeopark.com/</external>
Description: <abstract>Survey to document the most important geological heritage sites within Cavan county. These sites will be prioritized within the Cavan County Development Plan.</abstract>
<purpose>To inform policy within Cavan County Council and to map sites of geological heritage value.</purpose>
<metadata>http://heritagemaps.ie/documents/Cavan_GeologicalSites.pdf</metadata>
<external>https://www.gsi.ie/en-ie/publications/Pages/Cavan-County-Geological-Sites-Audit.aspx</external>
Description: <abstract>The audit of County Geological Sites in Co. Clare was completed in 2005. The audit was carried out by Matthew Parkes, Claire McAteer and Scott Engering. The Clare Geological Heritage Project was supported by the Heritage Council, the Geological Survey of Ireland and the Clare County Council. The resulting report was an action of the County Clare Heritage Plan 2003 - 2007.</abstract>
<purpose>An audit of County Geological Sites in Clare.</purpose>
<metadata>http://heritagemaps.ie/documents/Clare_GeologicalSites.pdf</metadata>
<external>https://www.gsi.ie/en-ie/publications/Pages/Clare-County-Geological-Sites-Audit.aspx</external>
Description: <abstract>A survey to identify sites of geological importance in County
Donegal.
</abstract>
<purpose>To record the most important geological heritage sites in County
Donegal.
</purpose>
<metadata>http://heritagemaps.ie/documents/Donegal_Geological_Heritage_Sites.pdf</metadata>
<external>https://www.gsi.ie/en-ie/publications/Pages/The-Geological-Heritage-of-Donegal.aspx</external>
Description: <abstract>The audit of County Geological Sites in Dublin City was completed in 2014. The audit was carried out by Matthew Parkes, Vincent Gallagher, Ronan Hennessy, Robert Meehan and Sarah Gatley. The Dublin City Geological Heritage Project was supported by the Heritage Council, the Geological Survey of Ireland and Dublin City Council. The resulting report was an action of the Dublin City Heritage Plan 2002 - 2006.</abstract>
<purpose>An audit of County Geological Sites in Dublin City.</purpose>
<metadata>http://heritagemaps.ie/documents/DublinCity_GeologicalSites.pdf</metadata>
<external>https://www.gsi.ie/en-ie/publications/Pages/Dublin-City-County-Geological-Sites-Audit.aspx</external>
Description: <abstract>The audit of County Geological Sites in Dún Laoghaire - Rathdown was completed in 2014. The audit was carried out by Ronan Hennessy, Robert Meehan, Matthew Parkes, Vincent Gallagher and Sarah Gatley. The Dún Laoghaire - Rathdown Geological Heritage Project was supported by the Heritage Council, the Geological Survey of Ireland and Dún Laoghaire - Rathdown County Council. The resulting report was an action of the Dún Laoghaire - Rathdown Heritage Plan 2013 - 2019.</abstract>
<purpose>An audit of County Geological Sites in Dun Laoghaire/Rathdown.</purpose>
<metadata>http://heritagemaps.ie/documents/DLR_GeologicalSites.pdf</metadata>
<external>https://www.gsi.ie/en-ie/publications/Pages/Dún-Laoghaire-Rathdown-County-Geological-Sites-Audit.aspx</external>
Description: <abstract>The audit of County Geological Sites in Co. Fingal was completed in 2007. The audit was carried out by Aaron Clarke and Matthew Parkes. The Fingal Geological Heritage Project was supported by the Heritage Council, the Geological Survey of Ireland and the Fingal County Council. The resulting report was an action of the County Fingal Heritage Plan 2005 - 2010.</abstract>
<purpose>An audit of County Geological Sites in Fingal.</purpose>
<metadata>http://heritagemaps.ie/documents/Fingal_GeologicalSites.pdf</metadata>
<external>https://www.gsi.ie/en-ie/publications/Pages/Fingal-County-Geological-Sites-Audit.aspx</external>
Description: <abstract>This dataset maps an audit of County Geological Sites of the County of Galway as completed in 2019. The Galway Geological Heritage Project was supported by Geological Survey Ireland, Galway County Council and The Heritage Council. The resulting report is a contribution to the County Galway Heritage and Biodiversity Plan 2017-2022.</abstract>
<purpose>To create an audit of County Geological Sites in County Galway.</purpose>
<metadata>http://heritagemaps.ie/documents/Galway_GeologicalSites.pdf</metadata>
<external>https://www.gsi.ie/en-ie/publications/Pages/The-Geological-Heritage-of-Galway.aspx</external>
Description: <abstract>Identifies key geological heritage sites within Kildare County.</abstract>
<purpose>To identify key geological sites in Kildare County. Provides geological information on County Kildare.</purpose>
<metadata>http://heritagemaps.ie/documents/Kildare_GeologicalSites.pdf</metadata>
<external>https://www.gsi.ie/en-ie/publications/Pages/The-Geological-Heritage-of-Kildare.aspx</external>
Description: <abstract>The audit of County Geological Sites in Co. Kilkenny was completed in 2007. The audit was carried out by Aaron Clarke, Matthew Parkes and Sarah Gatley. The Kilkenny Geological Heritage Project was supported by the Heritage Council, the Kilkenny County Council, the Kilkenny Heritage Forum and the Geological Survey of Ireland. The resulting report was an action of the County Kilkenny Heritage Plan.</abstract>
<purpose>An audit of County Geological Sites in Kilkenny.</purpose>
<metadata>http://heritagemaps.ie/documents/Kilkenny_GeologicalSites.pdf</metadata>
<external>https://www.gsi.ie/en-ie/publications/Pages/The-Geological-Heritage-of-Kilkenny.aspx</external>
Description: <abstract>The audit of County Geological Sites in Co. Laois was completed in 2016. The audit was carried out by Matthew Parkes, Ronan Hennessy, Robert Meehan, Vincent Gallagher and Sarah Gatley. The Laois Geological Heritage Project was supported by the Heritage Council, the Geological Survey Ireland and the Laois County Council. The resulting report was an action of the County Laois Heritage Plan 2014 - 2019.</abstract>
<purpose>An audit of County Geological Sites in County Laois.</purpose>
<metadata>http://heritagemaps.ie/documents/Laois_GeologicalSites.pdf</metadata>
<external>https://www.gsi.ie/en-ie/publications/Pages/The-Geological-Heritage-of-Laois.aspx</external>
Description: <abstract>The audit of County Geological Sites in Co. Longford was completed in 2015. The audit was carried out by Ronan Hennessy, Robert Meehan, Matthew Parkes and Sarah Gatley. The Longford Geological Heritage Project was supported by the Heritage Council, the Geological Survey of Ireland, Longford County Council. The resulting report was an action of the County Longford Heritage Plan 2015-2021.</abstract>
<purpose>An audit of County Geological Sites in Longford.</purpose>
<metadata>http://heritagemaps.ie/documents/Longford_GeologicalSites.pdf</metadata>
<external>https://www.gsi.ie/en-ie/publications/Pages/The-Geological-Heritage-of-Longford.aspx</external>
Description: <abstract>The audit of County Geological Sites in Co. Louth was completed in December 2013. The audit was carried out by Vincent Gallagher, Robbie Meehan and Matthew Parkes. The Louth Geological Heritage Project was supported by the Heritage Council, the Geological Survey of Ireland, Louth County Council and Louth Heritage Forum. The resulting report was an action of the County Louth Heritage Plan 2007 - 2011.</abstract>
<purpose>An audit of County Geological Sites in Louth.</purpose>
<metadata>http://heritagemaps.ie/documents/Louth_GeologicalSites.pdf</metadata>
<external>https://www.gsi.ie/en-ie/publications/Pages/The-Geological-Heritage-of-Louth.aspx</external>
Description: <abstract>A survey to identify sites of geological importance in County Mayo.
</abstract>
<purpose>To record the most important geological heritage sites in County
Mayo.
</purpose>
<metadata>http://heritagemaps.ie/documents/Mayo_Geological_Heritage_Sites.pdf</metadata>
<external>https://www.gsi.ie/en-ie/publications/Pages/The-Geological-Heritage-of-Mayo.aspx</external>
Description: <abstract>The audit of County Geological Sites in Co. Meath was completed in 2007 and revised in 2009. The audit was carried out by Aaron Clarke and Matthew Parkes and revised by Sarah Gatley in 2009. The Meath Geological Heritage Project was supported by the Heritage Council, the Geological Survey of Ireland and the Meath County Council. The resulting report was an action of the County Meath Heritage Plan 2007 - 2011.</abstract>
<purpose>An audit of County Geological Sites in County Meath.</purpose>
<metadata>http://heritagemaps.ie/documents/Meath_GeologicalSites.pdf</metadata>
<external>https://www.gsi.ie/en-ie/publications/Pages/The-Geological-Heritage-of-Meath.aspx</external>
Description: <abstract>A survey to identify sites of geological importance in County Monaghan.</abstract>
<purpose>To record the most important geological heritage sites in County Monaghan.</purpose>
<metadata>http://heritagemaps.ie/documents/Monaghan_GeologicalSites.pdf</metadata>
<external>https://www.gsi.ie/en-ie/publications/Pages/The-Geological-Heritage-of-Monaghan.aspx</external>
Description: <abstract>The audit of County Geological Sites in Co. Offaly was completed in 2016. The audit was carried out by Ronan Hennessy, Robert Meehan, Matthew Parkes, Vincent Gallagher and Sarah Gatley. The Offaly Geological Heritage Project was supported by the Heritage Council, the Geological Survey Ireland and the Offaly County Council. The resulting report was an action of the County Offaly Heritage Plan 2012 - 2016.</abstract>
<purpose>An audit of County Geological Sites in County Offaly.</purpose>
<metadata>http://heritagemaps.ie/documents/Offaly_GeologicalSites.pdf</metadata>
<external>https://www.gsi.ie/en-ie/publications/Pages/Offaly-County-Geological-Sites-Audit.aspx</external>
Description: <abstract>The audit of County Geological Sites in Co. Roscommon was completed in October 2012. The audit was carried out by Matthew Parkes and Robbie Meehan. The Roscommon Geological Heritage Project was supported by the Heritage Council, the Geological Survey of Ireland, Roscommon County Council and County Roscommon Heritage Forum. The resulting report was an action of the County Roscommon Heritage Plan 2012-2016.</abstract>
<purpose>An audit of County Geological Sites in County Roscommon.</purpose>
<metadata>http://heritagemaps.ie/documents/Roscommon_GeologicalSites.pdf</metadata>
<external>https://www.gsi.ie/en-ie/publications/Pages/The-Geological-Heritage-of-Roscommon.aspx</external>
Description: <abstract>The audit of County Geological Sites in Co. Sligo was completed in 2004. The audit was carried out by Claire McAteer and Matthew Parkes. The Sligo Geological Heritage Project was supported by the Heritage Council, the Geological Survey of Ireland and the Sligo County Council. The resulting report was an action of the County Sligo Heritage Plan 2002 - 2006</abstract>
<purpose>An audit of County Geological Sites in County Sligo.</purpose>
<metadata>http://heritagemaps.ie/documents/Sligo_GeologicalSites.pdf</metadata>
<external>https://www.gsi.ie/en-ie/publications/Pages/The-Geological-Heritage-of-Sligo.aspx</external>
Description: <abstract>The audit of County Geological Sites in South Dublin County was completed in 2014. The audit was carried out by Ronan Hennessy, Robert Meehan, Matthew Parkes, Vincent Gallagher and Sarah Gatley. The South Dublin Geological Heritage Project was supported by the Heritage Council, the Geological Survey of Ireland and the South Dublin County Council. The resulting report was an action of the South Dublin County Heritage Plan 2010 - 2015.</abstract>
<purpose>An audit of County Geological Sites in South County Dublin.</purpose>
<metadata>http://heritagemaps.ie/documents/SouthDublin_GeologicalSites.pdf</metadata>
<external>https://www.gsi.ie/en-ie/publications/Pages/South-Dublin-County-Geological-Sites-Audit.aspx</external>
Description: <abstract>This dataset maps an audit of County Geological Sites of the County of Tipperary as completed in 2019. The Tipperary Geological Heritage Project was supported by Geological Survey Ireland, Tipperary County Council and The Heritage Council. The resulting report is a contribution to the County Tipperary Heritage Plan 2017-2021.</abstract>
<purpose>To create an audit of County Geological Sites in County Tipperary.</purpose>
<metadata>http://heritagemaps.ie/documents/Tipperary_GeologicalSites.pdf</metadata>
<external>https://www.gsi.ie/en-ie/publications/Pages/The-geological-heritage-of-Tipperary.aspx</external>
Copyright Text: Contains Irish Public Sector Data (Geological Survey Ireland) licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) licence.
Description: <abstract>The audit of County Geological Sites in Co. Waterford was completed in 2011 and revised in early 2012. The audit was carried out by Matthew Parkes and Robbie Meehan. The Waterford Geological Heritage Project was supported by the Heritage Council, the Geological Survey of Ireland and the Waterford County Council. The resulting report was an action of the County Waterford Heritage Plan 2006 - 2011.</abstract>
<purpose>An audit of County Geological Sites in Waterford.</purpose>
<metadata>http://heritagemaps.ie/documents/Waterford_GeologicalSites.pdf</metadata>
<external>https://www.gsi.ie/en-ie/publications/Pages/The-Geological-Heritage-of-Waterford.aspx</external>
Description: <abstract>This dataset maps an audit of County Geological Sites of the County of Westmeath as completed in 2019. The Westmeath Geological Heritage Project was supported by Geological Survey Ireland, Westmeath County Council and The Heritage Council. The resulting report is a contribution to the County Westmeath Heritage Plan 2018-2023 and to the County Westmeath Biodiversity Action Plan 2014-2020.</abstract>
<purpose>To create an audit of County Geological Sites in County Westmeath.</purpose>
<metadata>http://heritagemaps.ie/documents/Westmeath_GeologicalSites.pdf</metadata>
<external>https://www.gsi.ie/en-ie/publications/Pages/The-Geological-Heritage-of-Westmeath.aspx</external>
Description: <abstract> This dataset maps an audit of County Geological Sites of the County of Wexford as completed in 2019. The Wexford Geological Heritage Project was supported by Geological Survey Ireland, Wexford County Council and The Heritage Council. The resulting report is a contribution to the County Wexford Biodiversity Action Plan 2013-2018 and Wexford County Development Plan 2013-2019. </abstract>
<purpose>To create an audit of County Geological Sites in County Wexford.</purpose>
<metadata>http://heritagemaps.ie/documents/Wexford_GeologicalSites.pdf</metadata>
<external>https://www.gsi.ie/en-ie/publications/Pages/The-Geological-Heritage-of-Wexford.aspx</external>
Description: <abstract>This shapefile includes all delineated and ranked County Geological Sites for County Wicklow, as derived by consultants Drs. Ronan Hennessy, Robert Meehan, Vincent Gallagher and Matthew Parkes, during an audit of Irish Geological Heritage in the county, for the Geological Survey of Ireland in 2014.</abstract>
<purpose>To audit all County Geological Sites in County Wicklow.</purpose>
<metadata>http://heritagemaps.ie/documents/Wicklow_GeologicalSites.pdf</metadata>
<external>https://www.gsi.ie/en-ie/publications/Pages/The-Geological-Heritage-of-Wicklow.aspx</external>
Description: This folder contains datasets, compiled or commissioned by Local Authorities, which identify and record locations of caves and cave systems at county level.
Description: <abstract>Created as part of a survey to document the most important geological heritage sites within Cavan county, this dataset identifies locations of caves and cave systems in County Cavan.</abstract>
<purpose>To inform policy within Cavan County Council and to map cave sites of geological heritage value.</purpose>
<metadata>http://heritagemaps.ie/documents/Cavan_CaveExtents.pdf</metadata>
<external>http://www.cavancoco.ie/marble-arch-caves-unesco-global-geopark.htm</external>
Description: <abstract>Caves recorded and/or identified as part of a survey to identify sites of geological importance in County Monaghan.</abstract>
<purpose>Identifies locations of caves and cave systems in County Monaghan, recorded as part of a survey to identify important geological heritage sites in the county.</purpose>
<metadata>http://heritagemaps.ie/documents/Monaghan_Caves.pdf</metadata>
<external>https://www.gsi.ie/NR/rdonlyres/DF16C3BA-F5E5-4BAD-904F-7A260ECED026/0/Monaghan_CGS_Part_1.pdf</external>
Description: <abstract>Survey of important geological sites in Waterford undertaken by the Irish Geological Heritage Programme.</abstract>
<purpose>To survey the important geological sites in Waterford in order to inform planning decisions and aid in geological conservation.</purpose>
<metadata>http://heritagemaps.ie/documents/Waterford_Caves.pdf</metadata>
<external>https://www.gsi.ie/en-ie/publications/Pages/The-Geological-Heritage-of-Waterford.aspx</external>
Description: This folder contains datasets, compiled or commissioned by Local Authorities, which identify and record locations and extent of esker systems at county level.
Description: <abstract>Dataset of all known Eskers in County Galway.</abstract>
<purpose>To outline all Eskers in County Galway to facilitate management of quarry sites, planning decisions and conservation of landscape features.</purpose>
<metadata>http://heritagemaps.ie/documents/GalwayCounty_EskersByTownland.pdf</metadata>
<external>http://www.galway.ie/en/services/planning/planspolicy/</external>
Description: <abstract>Dataset of all known Eskers in County Offaly.</abstract>
<purpose>To outline all Eskers in County Offaly to facilitate management of quarry sites, planning decisions and conservation of landscape features.</purpose>
<metadata>http://heritagemaps.ie/documents/Offaly_Eskers.pdf</metadata>
<external>https://www.offaly.ie/eng/services/heritage/documents/2006_esker_study.pdf</external>
Description: <abstract>Dataset of Eskers in Clonmacnoise region of County Offaly.</abstract>
<purpose>To outline the Eskers in the Clonmacnoise region of County Offaly in order to facilitate planning decisions and conservation of landscape features.</purpose>
<metadata>http://heritagemaps.ie/documents/Offaly_ClonmacnoiseEskers.pdf</metadata>
<external>https://www.offaly.ie/eng/services/heritage/documents/2006_esker_study.pdf</external>
Description: <abstract>Dataset of all known Eskers in County Westmeath.</abstract>
<purpose>To outline all Eskers in County Westmeath to facilitate management of quarry sites, planning decisions and conservation of landscape features.</purpose>
<metadata>http://heritagemaps.ie/documents/Westmeath_Eskers.pdf</metadata>
<metadata>https://www.researchgate.net/publication/265324737_Study_to_establish_the_extent_location_of_eskers_and_associated_habitats_in_Co_Westmeath_Phase_2_An_Action_of_the_Westmeath_Heritage_Plan</metadata>
<external>https://www.westmeathcoco.ie/en/media/Appendix%2011%20Esker%20Sites.pdf</external>
Description: This dataset contains information on Historic Mines compiled or commissioned by the Environmental Protection Agency, the Geological Survey and the Department of Communications, Climate Change & Environment.
Description: <abstract>This dataset contains point location of individual mine sites within each district.</abstract>
<metadata>https://data.gov.ie/dataset/mines-site-location</metadata>
<external>http://www.epa.ie/enforcement/mines/</external>
Description: <abstract>This dataset contains information on a range of mining features found on a typical mine site. This includes historic mine buildings and other typical mining features that are polygon in nature.</abstract>
<metadata>https://data.gov.ie/dataset/mine-site-features</metadata>
<external>http://www.epa.ie/enforcement/mines/</external>
Description: <abstract>This is a dataset which shows the boundary of mines, outlining the mine area.</abstract>
<metadata>https://data.gov.ie/dataset/mine-site-boundaries</metadata>
<external>http://www.epa.ie/enforcement/mines/</external>
Description: <abstract>This dataset contains information on linear features associated with a mine site. This includes adit level and coal seams.</abstract>
<metadata>https://data.gov.ie/dataset/mines-structure-linear</metadata>
<external>http://www.epa.ie/enforcement/mines/</external>
Description: <abstract>This dataset contains information on the general location of the historic mining districts in Ireland.</abstract>
<metadata>https://data.gov.ie/dataset/mines-site-district</metadata>
<external>http://www.epa.ie/enforcement/mines/</external>
Description: <abstract>This dataset defines the boundaries of solid waste heaps that were located at historic mine sites.</abstract>
<metadata>https://data.gov.ie/dataset/mines-solid-waste-heaps</metadata>
<external>http://www.epa.ie/enforcement/mines/</external>
Description: <abstract>The Teagasc Subsoils map classifies the subsoils of Ireland into 16 themes, using digital stereo photogrammetry supported by field work. Produced by Teagasc (Kinsealy), EPA and GSI. A national dataset of subsoils was required to assist in implementing the Water Framework Directive River Basin Management Plans. It describes and maps subsoils in the Republic of Ireland based on the GSI Quaternary sediment types.</abstract>
<metadata>https://data.gov.ie/dataset/national-subsoils-map</metadata>
<external>http://gis.teagasc.ie/soils/</external>
Description: <abstract>This dataset displays the Karst regions of Ireland. Karst is a term used to describe the distinctive landforms that develop on rock types that are readily dissolved by water. Approximately 40% of the island of Ireland is underlain by limestone. The distinctive scenery of karst regions is a major attraction for tourists. These unique ecological environments are under threat from modern developments such as drainage, tourism, leisure activities, farming, industrial and urban development.</abstract>
<metadata>https://data.gov.ie/dataset/gsi-groundwater-karst-features</metadata>
<external>https://www.gsi.ie/en-ie/geoscience-topics/water/Pages/Karst.aspx</external>
Description: <abstract>This GSI dataset contains information on the location of active sand and gravel pits, crushed rock quarries and dimension stone quarries.</abstract>
<metadata>https://dcenr.maps.arcgis.com/home/item.html?id=de18ea08ecd344b88c52b65b55fd9abb</metadata>
<external>https://www.gsi.ie/en-ie/publications/Pages/Quarry-Directory.aspx</external>
Description: <abstract>This GSI dataset contains information on the location of current and historic slate quarries in Ireland.</abstract>
<purpose>To provide a map of the current and historic slate quarries and their associated slate types across Ireland.</purpose>
<metadata>http://heritagemaps.ie/documents/SlateQuarries.pdf</metadata>
<external>https://www.gsi.ie/en-ie/publications/Pages/Quarry-Directory.aspx</external>
Description: <abstract>This GSI dataset contains information on the location of known gravel deposits in Ireland.</abstract>
<purpose>To provide a map of gravel deposits across Ireland.</purpose>
<metadata>http://heritagemaps.ie/documents/Gravels.pdf</metadata>
<external>https://www.gsi.ie/en-ie/data-and-maps/Pages/Minerals.aspx</external>
Description: <abstract>This data represents a seamless bedrock geological dataset encompassing Rep of Ireland and parts of Northern Ireland at the 500,000 scale.</abstract>
<metadata>https://data.gov.ie/dataset/gsi-national-draft-generalised-bedrock-map</metadata>
<external>https://www.gsi.ie/en-ie/data-and-maps/Pages/Bedrock.aspx</external>
Description: <abstract>Bedrock Geology in a 1:250,000 map showing the main geological bedrock divisions in Northern Ireland. The data comprises the bedrock geology, which represents the outcrops (at surface) and subcrops (at near-surface, beneath superficial deposits) in Northern Ireland. For each rock unit there is a brief generalised description showing the major rock group, rock type and age.</abstract>
<metadata>https://www.opendatani.gov.uk/dataset/gsni-250k-geology</metadata>
<external>https://www.bgs.ac.uk/gsni/geology/250k/index.html</external>