Heritage Week
The IGH Programme co-ordinates National Heritage Week in GSI by encouraging staff from throughout the organisation to lead field trips or give talks or other such events.
it is true though that, along with many other organisations, geological groups have encountered severe problems with public liability insurance in trying to offer Heritage Week events, particularly for outdoor field meetings. This has meant that many are now unable to offer such events. However, the Local Authority may be able to offer some assistance in this respect or advice in order to maintain a comprehensive programme of events.
By way of example here below is a sample of previous Heritage Week events organised by GSI. Our events are always free of charge with no booking required. We mount an exhibition in our offices in Beggars Bush and the guided walks across the country aim to bring geology and the wonders of our landscapes to the general public.
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Event |
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Lecture |
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Sligo Educational Centre, Sligo IT Campus |
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Walk |
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Car Park, Coast Road, Carlingford Town, Co. Louth |
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Walk |
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Ross Strand Car Park, ca. 3.5 km North Killala, Co. Mayo |
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Walk |
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The Old Graveyard, Pollatomish, Co.Mayo |
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Walk |
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The Nine Stones, Mount Leinster, Co.Carlow |
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Walk |
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Car park, Kilfarrasy beach, South of Fenor, Co. Waterford |
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Walk |
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Portrane Coastal Car Park, by Martello Tower, Grid Ref. O 3262 2504 |
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Walk |
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Pitch and Putt Car Park, Bray Head, Co. Wicklow |
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Walk |
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Killiney Station Car Park, Co. Dublin |
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Visit |
Archaeological excavations |
Tankardstown Engine Houses, near Bunmahon, Co. Waterford |
Details on some of these field trips, walks and sites visited are available in our Education Section under Sites, Walks and Field Trips.