Geology map of IrelandThe GEOLOGICAL SURVEY OF IRELAND (GSI), founded in 1845, is the National Earth Science Agency. It is responsible for providing geological advice and information, and for the acquisition of data for this purpose. GSI produces a range of products including maps, reports and databases and acts as a knowledge centre and project partner in all aspects of Irish geology.

GSI is a division of the Department of Communications, Energy & Natural Resources (DCENR) and has about 50 multi-disciplinary staff. This website is intended to show the range of the GSI's work, activities and products.
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 CCS Conference Notice
GSI is involved in the organisation of a conference on carbon capture and storage (CCS) in Dubl...
 Towards a Smarter Economy
A new report detailing how geoscience can be oriented toward a smart economy has just been published...
 GSI Publishes Two Newsletters
In December 2009 GSI has published two newsletters.  Geology Matters Issue 10 is now avail...
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Current GSI Newsletter

Initiatives in the Geoscience Sector

Geoscience Sector The current NDP embraced the geoscience sector formally for the first time and GSI is spearheading various related Geoscience Initiatives. More....

INFOMAR - Irish Marine Survey

Celtic Explorer - the Irish state's deep see research vesselAn ambitious joint venture to map Ireland’s most productive and commercially valuable inshore waters is well underway between the Geological Survey of Ireland and the Marine Institute.  More...

Simple Science - Geology for Everyone

Landscapes from Stone logoThe Education section of this site provides a wealth of simple information on geology and Ireland's beautiful landscapes.  Geology impacts on our every day lives in so many ways.  More...

GEOSCIENCE 2010 Dublin Castle

Smarter Economy ReportGeoscience 2010.  This is a conference designed to showcase excellence in geoscience research and services. More...

Online Mapping and Digital Data

View and query GSI maps as well as digitlal data online. GSI is constantly increasing the volume and availablility of our digital data on the web. More...

GSI Shop

gsi shop home pageGSI has recently launched an online shop.  In it you can view and purchase GSI's publications, maps and other products. More....