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Geological Survey Ireland
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This section covers the following:
Fossils fuels
Renewable energy
Mineral resources (world and Ireland)
A history of mining and quarrying in Ireland
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Fossil fuels
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From coal to peat, to oil and gas, fossils fuels have been powering Ireland for a long time.
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Renewable energy
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Geothermal energy, whether shallow or deep, uses the natural heat stored in the ground to heat buildings.
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Mineral resources
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Mining and quarrying in Ireland
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From rare earth elements to precious metals like silver and gold, do you really know what's in your mobile phone?
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Down to Earth - Exploring Ireland's Geology Exhibition
Meet Us There - in person
Exhibition Worksheets
What is Geology
Why do we study geology?
How geology affects our lives
The Geology of Ireland
Ireland through geological time
Your County
Our Planet Earth
The Earth's Structure
Plate Tectonics
The Earth through time
Geological Time
Natural Hazards
Rocks Minerals and Gems
Rock types
The rock cycle
How old are rocks?
Earth Resources
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Fossil fuels
Renewable energy
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Water
Onshore water: Groundwater
Onshore water: Surface Water
Offshore water: Coastal Processes
Offshore water: Mapping the Seabed
Fossils
Fossil Preservation
Types of Fossils
Fossils in Ireland
Using Fossils to Date Rocks
Life as a Geoscientist
Key skills
Domains of study
Where to study in Ireland
Possible careers
Ed Bunker (Graduate Geologist)
James Symons (Graduate Geologist)
Trish Smullen (Graduate Geologist)
Michelle Gaffney (Graduate Geologist)
Ross Mowbray (Graduate Geologist)
Connor Small (Graduate Geologist)
Educational Resources
Curriculum-aligned
Junior Cycle
Leaving Certificate
Geology
Marine
Groundwater / Water
Geoheritage
Briefing Notes
Home Schooling Activities
Using our map viewer
'Tellus' all about it
Geoschol worksheets
Glossary
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