Geoheritage

Geoheritage

​Geoheritage is "the abbreviated version of the term geological heritage. It is part of the natural heritage of a certain area constituted by geodiversity elements with particular geological value and hence worthy of safeguard for the benefit of present and future generations. Geoheritage can include both in situ elements (geosites) or ex situ elements (collections of geological specimens) with paleontological, geomorphological, mineralogical, petrological or stratigraphical significance, among others."; ProGEO (the European association for the conservation of the geological heritage). 

The Geoheritage programme works to p​​rotect and promote ​​​​​​sites of national and international geological importance in Ireland.

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​​Explore the data and maps compiled by the Geoheritage programme.

The Geoheritage programme collaborates with the Geoparks network, academia and GSNI.

 

 

https://www.gsi.ie/en-ie/events-and-news/news/Pages/Joyce-Country-&-Western-Lakes-Geopark-receives-prestigious-UNESCO-status-23rd-April.aspxNew UNESCO Geopark at Joyce Country and Western Lakes in Mayo and Galway.GSI are proud to have worked with the communities over the last several years to achieve this milestone.23/04/2026 23:00:00
https://www.gsi.ie/en-ie/events-and-news/news/Pages/Geologist-Contracts.aspxGeologist ContractsGeological Survey Ireland, a division of the Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment, is Ireland's national Earth Science knowledge centre, working on behalf of the Irish public. Positions are now open for geologists with four-year fixed term contracts. Visit our opportunities page for more information.22/04/2026 23:00:00

 

 

https://www.gsi.ie/en-ie/publications/Pages/Impact-Assessment-Report.aspxAn assessment of the impact of the Geological Survey Ireland Research Funding Programme16/04/2025 23:00:00
https://www.gsi.ie/en-ie/publications/Pages/The-Geological-Heritage-of-County-Cork.aspxThe Geological Heritage of County Cork08/05/2024 23:00:00