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Special Areas of Conservation (SACs) are those which have been given greater protection under the European legislation of The Habitat's Directive. They have been designated because of a possible threat to the special habitats or species which they contain and to provide...
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This map shows the probability of illegal waste in an area based on seven risk factors. The map is considered under development and is released for review by authorities involved in waste crime so that the methodology used may be improved if necessary. Feedback from...
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EnvironmentThis map shows drainage classes of soils across Ireland based on examination of the soil profile. Organic soils, comprising either peat or alluvium, are separated out from four drainage classes across mineral soils; well drained, imperfectly drained, poorly drained or very...
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The Draft South Coast Designated Maritime Area Plan (DMAP) Proposal Boundary for Offshore Renewable Energy signals Ireland's first step into the systemic, plan-led development of our huge off-shore wind potential. DMAPs will determine the broad area where offshore renewable...
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EnvironmentThis dataset prepresents solar radiation measurements from our weather stations at Ballyhaise, Johnstown Castle, Malin Head and Gurteen. The data presented here is one minute and 60 minute data.
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EnvironmentSynop messages are used to report weather observations from fixed land weather stations. SYNOP (Surface synoptic observations) messages are text messages in a numeric code specified by the WMO (World Meteorological Organisation). Information on codes can be found here...
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Abstract: This data shows daily rainfall totals for the full period of record at rain gauge monitoring stations in the Office of Public Works hydrometric network. Purpose: To support Flood Forecasting and Warning Systems & Flood Risk Management objectives through the...
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Abstract: This data shows the rainfall readings for the full period of record at rain gauge monitoring stations in the Office of Public Works hydrometric network. Purpose: To support Flood Forecasting and Warning Systems & Flood Risk Management objectives through the...
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Abstract: This data shows the daily mean temerature readings for water monitoring stations in the Office of Public Works hydrometric network. Daily mean water temperatures are the mean values of temperaturel as calculated for each day. Purpose: To support Flood Risk Management...
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The MetOcean data collected through a range of coastal infrastructure including floating Aids to Navigation (AtoN) and a number of Lighthouse Stations augmented with sensor technology to collect the MetOcean data in near real-time, is designed to provide an indication only of...
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EnvironmentNear-real-time meteorological products from the HARMONIE atmospheric model. NWP computer models use high performance computers to solve a set of hydro-dynamical equations that mathematically describe motions in the atmosphere. NWP simulations are used along with the skill of...
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EnvironmentEurope Ferries represents the ferry routes in Europe.
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EnvironmentAn exclusive economic zone extends from the outer limit of the territorial sea to a maximum of 200 nautical miles (370.4 km; 230.2 mi) from the territorial sea baseline, thus it includes the contiguous zone. A coastal nation has control of all economic resources within its...
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EnvironmentThis feature class shows the location of lifeboat stations around Ireland. Additional information on the facilities available at each station is also provided. Data was downloaded from MIDA Atlas hosted by the CMRC.
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EnvironmentOSPAR Regional Boundaries GIS dataset. The OSPAR Convention is the current legal instrument guiding international cooperation on the protection of the marine environment of the North-East Atlantic. Work under the Convention is managed by the OSPAR Commission, made up of...
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CV21026 Celtic Voyager SMART Student Training in Marine Science 2021, National University of Irel...EnvironmentA week long National University of Ireland, Galway (NUIG) student training in multidisciplinary offshore operations in Marine Science. The overarching objective of this training survey was to introduce students to the multidisciplinary ecosystem approach to investigating the...
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Wave buoy in Clew Bay, Co. Mayo (Lat: 53.48 Long: 9.54 ) taking wave measurements. Wave buoy ocean energy data collection activities.
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Wave buoy in Bantry Bay, co Cork (Lat:51.647 Long:-9.681) Wave buoy ocean energy data collection activities.
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Deployment of Atlantic Marine Energy Test Site (AMETS) Wave buoy for Belmullet B (Lat:54.2251 Long:-10.15099) Waverider ocean energy test sites data collection activities.
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The second deployment of the wave buoy at Brandon Bay (Lat:52.282333 Long:-10.094833). This deployment features a new mooring design to correct for the breaking of the clump weight in the first deployment. The purpose of the wave buoy is to monitor the wave characteristics and...