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The IMAGIN study has concluded that a number of areas with potential to support marine aggregate extraction exist within the Irish Sea and that marine aggregates can contribute to the sustainable management of demand and future use of aggregates in Ireland.
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EnvironmentMultibeam echosounder data and seabed sampling data acquired during the INFOMAR and INSS national seabed mapping programmes were the primary sources of data used in the generation of this Collated Seabed Substrate layer. The original classes assigned to the data were...
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EnvironmentSoil is the outside layer of Earth. It is a made up of living organisms, gases, minerals, and organic matter. Knowing what elements are in the soil helps to work out where it came from and how it was made. Deeper soil samples for the northern half of Ireland were collected by...
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The Scheme Reports Groundwater Protection map provides links to county based reports. A groundwater protection scheme has land surface zone map(s) and groundwater protection responses for potentially polluting activities e.g., landfill, land spreading and septic tanks. The...
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Licensing rounds awarded by the Petroleum Affairs Division (PAD) in the Irish Atlantic Margin. The 2015 licensing round includes three regions. The Irish Atlantic Margin geographic coverage includes foreshore and offshore waters in what is known as the Currently Designated...
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This dataset displays the UNESCO World Heritage sites and Geoparks across the island of Ireland.
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This Backscatter map shows how hard or soft the seabed is in Irish waters. The seabed in Ireland’s inshore area is between 0 and 200 metres deep. The data was collected from 2001 to 2022. The seabed in Ireland’s offshore area is between 200 and 5000 metres deep. The data was...
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EnvironmentThe Teagasc Subsoils map classifies the subsoils of Ireland into 16 themes, using digital stereo photogrammetry supported by field work. Produced by Teagasc (Kinsealy), EPA and GSI.
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Data on the offshore volcanic geologic ridges near Ireland in the West European Basin. A ridge is a geological feature consisting of a chain of mountains or hills that form a continuous elevated crest for some distance. Ridges are usually termed hills or mountains as well,...
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Offshore volcanic geologic faults in the North Atlantic Ocean.
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EnvironmentRock outcrops west of Killary Harbour traced from Multibeam Echosounder (MBES) shaded relief imagery.
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Groundwater Vulnerability is a term used to represent the intrinsic geological and hydrogeological characteristics that determine the ease with which groundwater may be contaminated by human activities. Groundwater vulnerability maps are based on the type and thicknesses of...
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The cruise track inventory shows the locations of surveys completed by the RV Lough Beltra research vessel. The geographic coverage of the Lough Beltra is mainly in inshore areas around Ireland including the Irish Sea, Saint George's Channel, Celtic Sea and North Atlantic...
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This dataset contains a GIS vector polygons of 44 3D seismic survey areas underaken in seas around Ireland. Data includes contractor, line, survey Id, company, vessel, survey area name, project code and prefix details. The data has been collected in seas around Ireland...
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Data on the offshore geologic igneous features in the North Atlantic Ocean near Ireland. Igneous rock (derived from the Latin word ignis meaning fire) is one of the three main rock types, the others being sedimentary and metamorphic. Igneous rock is formed through the cooling...
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EnvironmentThe indicative soils map classifies the soils of Ireland on a categorically simplified but cartographically detailed basis into 25 classes, using an expert rule based methodology. Produced by Teagasc (Kinsealy), EPA and GSI.
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Research cruise survey tracks generated from underway and windmill stations for Celtic Voyager cruises completed between 1997 and 2015. Survey operations have been undertaken across many scientific disciplines including geology, biology, chemistry, oceanography and marine...
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Soil is the outside layer of Earth. It is a made up of living organisms, gases, minerals, and organic matter. Knowing what elements are in the soil helps to work out where it came from and how it was made. The GEMAS (geochemical mapping of agricultural soils and grazing land...
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Marine Strategy Framework Directive Marine WatersDepartment of Housing, Local Government, and HeritageEnvironmentThe Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD) Assessment Area is the geographic area management and reporting unit for Ireland's MSFD reporting. The Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD) is European legislation, which aims to protect the marine environment. It requires...
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Maritime Spatial Planning Directive Assessment AreaDepartment of Housing, Local Government, and HeritageEnvironmentMaritime spatial planning is about planning when and where human activities take place at sea to ensure these are as efficient and sustainable as possible. Maritime spatial planning involves stakeholders in a transparent way in the planning of maritime activities. In July...
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