Heritage Week

Field trip at Killiney BeachThe 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.

Event
Title
Location/Meeting place
Lecture
Sligo Educational Centre, Sligo IT Campus
 
Walk
Car Park, Coast Road, Carlingford Town, Co. Louth
 
Walk
Ross Strand Car Park, ca. 3.5 km North Killala, Co. Mayo
 
Walk
 
The Old Graveyard, Pollatomish, Co.Mayo
Walk
The Nine Stones, Mount Leinster, Co.Carlow
 
Walk
Car park, Kilfarrasy beach, South of Fenor, Co. Waterford
Walk
Portrane Coastal Car Park, by Martello Tower, Grid Ref. O 3262 2504
 
Walk
Pitch and Putt Car Park, Bray Head, Co. Wicklow
 
Walk
 
Killiney Station Car Park, Co. Dublin
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.