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  • Why Are We Measuring Gravity?
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    Why Are We Measuring Gravity?

Why Are We Measuring Gravity?

Why are we measuring gravity? A ground-breaking project is underway to measure absolute gravity across the entire island of Ireland, involving not only world-leading scientists, but also priests and [...]

Kiva2022-11-30T10:53:14+00:00November 28th, 2022|Categories: Educational, GeoGraphic Information System, GIS, Gravity, Mapping, Technology|
  • Centre of Ireland
    Where is the centre of Ireland?
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    Where is the centre of Ireland?

Where is the centre of Ireland?

A new study conducted by Ordnance Survey Ireland challenges historical and mythical views on the true location of the centre of the island of Ireland. Figure 1: Centre [...]

Pat Kenny2022-02-25T11:55:37+00:00February 25th, 2022|Categories: Educational, Technology|Tags: Centre of Ireland|
  • GeoHive – Explore for Yourself
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    GeoHive – Explore for Yourself

GeoHive – Explore for Yourself

Discover how to start using GeoHive, the state’s Geospatial Data Hub to find the data you need to answer your questions. Aerial view of rural Ireland Do [...]

Eamonn Rohan2022-09-20T14:34:08+00:00December 8th, 2021|Categories: GeoGraphic Information System, GIS, History, Technology|Tags: Geohive|
  • Case Study: University College Dublin
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    Case Study: University College Dublin

Case Study: University College Dublin

Allowing everyone to easily evaluate and understand environmental assets and impacts when making development planning decisions

Eamonn Rohan2022-10-03T10:08:50+00:00November 11th, 2021|Categories: Case Studies, GeoGraphic Information System, GIS, NMA, Technology|Tags: Geohive|
  • All of Ireland’s geospatial data, all in one place
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    All of Ireland’s geospatial data, all in one place

All of Ireland’s geospatial data, all in one place

An introduction to GeoHive, the state’s Geospatial Data Hub, and the benefits it delivers for public service bodies, businesses and citizens. Ireland is rich in geospatial data. Within [...]

Eamonn Rohan2021-11-11T13:44:52+00:00November 11th, 2021|Categories: GeoGraphic Information System, GIS, Mapping, Technology|
  • River Liffey (B&W) with Buildings on Quays
    Case Study: Dublin City Council
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    Case Study: Dublin City Council

Case Study: Dublin City Council

Enabling Ireland’s policy makers to implement well-informed, evidence-based and effective housing strategies

Eamonn Rohan2022-10-03T10:14:54+00:00October 22nd, 2021|Categories: Case Studies, GeoGraphic Information System, GIS, Mapping, NMA, Technology, Uncategorized|
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    Case Study: Central Statistics Office
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    Case Study: Central Statistics Office

Case Study: Central Statistics Office

Revealing fresh insight into population health, community services and the ecology of Ireland

Eamonn Rohan2022-10-03T10:14:21+00:00October 20th, 2021|Categories: Case Studies, Educational, Mapping, NMA, Technology|
  • Maynooth University Building with Title on side in B&W
    Case Study: All Ireland Research Observatory (AIRO)
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    Case Study: All Ireland Research Observatory (AIRO)

Case Study: All Ireland Research Observatory (AIRO)

Putting authoritative data and evidence into the hands of Ireland’s decision makers

Eamonn Rohan2022-10-03T10:16:01+00:00October 20th, 2021|Categories: Case Studies, GeoGraphic Information System, GIS, NMA, Technology|Tags: airo|