Projects

Subsurface Maps – Dublin Centre
The subsurface geology of central Dublin is very important to the implementation of the Transport 21 initiative. A major expansion of Dublin’s transportation system is planned and a major element in it is the construction of underground rail lines. This will require extensive tunneling in ...		GeoUrban
The GeoUrban project 2007 - 2013 aims to produce a 3-D (4-D) spatial geological model for the Greater Dublin Area. GSI has received funding from the National Development Plan (NDP) 2007-2013 for a major project in the Greater Dublin Region. The GSI geological maps and borehole databases will be s...
Landslides in Ireland
In a move to scientifically carry out research into landslides in Ireland GSI In early 2004, established a multi-disciplinary team, the Irish Landslides Working Group (ILWG), with expertise in geology, geomorphology, geotechnical engineering, planning, and GIS.In order to gather baseline data, a Nat...		Landslide Susceptibility
Breifne Area (North West Ireland) Landslides Susceptibility Mapping The implementation of a methodology for systematic production of landslide susceptibility maps hasn’t been embraced yet in Ireland. The Bréifne Area, located in North West Ireland and covering an area of 2129.7km2 within th...