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✨️#49 of #85ThingsAboutDIAS
Apollo 11 Moon Landing
The Apollo 11 Mission in July 1969 returned the first geological samples from the moon. Prof Denis O'Sullivan of DIAS, along with Prof Alex Thompson, developed innovative techniques to analyse Cosmic Ray tracks on the lunar rocks.
Their research gained international recognition for DIAS and Ireland, establishing Ireland as a respected contributor to global space research.
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✨️#49 of #85ThingsAboutDIAS
Apollo 11 Moon Landing
The Apollo 11 Mission in July 1969 returned the first geological samples from the moon. Prof Denis O'Sullivan of DIAS, along with Prof Alex Thompson, developed innovative techniques to analyse Cosmic Ray tracks on the lunar rocks.
Their research gained international recognition for DIAS and Ireland, establishing Ireland as a respected contributor to global space research.
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✨️#49 of #85ThingsAboutDIAS
Apollo 11 Moon Landing
The Apollo 11 Mission in July 1969 returned the first geological samples from the moon. Prof Denis O'Sullivan of DIAS, along with Prof Alex Thompson, developed innovative techniques to analyse Cosmic Ray tracks on the lunar rocks.
Their research gained international recognition for DIAS and Ireland, establishing Ireland as a respected contributor to global space research.
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✨️#48 of #85ThingsAboutDIAS
John Herivel was a mathematician and one of the codebreakers at Bletchley Park during the Second World War.
He is best known for the "Herivel Tip" a breakthrough that became one of the key methods used to crack the German Enigma cipher in 1940.
In 1956, he joined the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies (DIAS) as a visiting scholar, becoming part of the Institute's distinguished tradition of mathematical
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✨️#48 of #85ThingsAboutDIAS
John Herivel was a mathematician and one of the codebreakers at Bletchley Park during the Second World War.
He is best known for the "Herivel Tip" a breakthrough that became one of the key methods used to crack the German Enigma cipher in 1940.
In 1956, he joined the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies (DIAS) as a visiting scholar, becoming part of the Institute's distinguished tradition of mathematical
and scientific research. -
✨️#48 of #85ThingsAboutDIAS
John Herivel was a mathematician and one of the codebreakers at Bletchley Park during the Second World War.
He is best known for the "Herivel Tip" a breakthrough that became one of the key methods used to crack the German Enigma cipher in 1940.
In 1956, he joined the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies (DIAS) as a visiting scholar, becoming part of the Institute's distinguished tradition of mathematical
and scientific research. -
✨️#47 of #85ThingsAboutDIAS
In 2023, researchers from the DIAS Geophysics Section, working with international partners, installed an induction coil magnetometer in Antarctica to collect magnetic and electric field data.
The instrument measures the vertical component of Earth's magnetic field. By detecting subtle variations in magnetic and electric fields across different frequencies, it helps researchers build a clearer picture of what lies deep beneath the Earth's surface!
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✨️#47 of #85ThingsAboutDIAS
In 2023, researchers from the DIAS Geophysics Section, working with international partners, installed an induction coil magnetometer in Antarctica to collect magnetic and electric field data.
The instrument measures the vertical component of Earth's magnetic field. By detecting subtle variations in magnetic and electric fields across different frequencies, it helps researchers build a clearer picture of what lies deep beneath the Earth's surface!
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✨️#47 of #85ThingsAboutDIAS
In 2023, researchers from the DIAS Geophysics Section, working with international partners, installed an induction coil magnetometer in Antarctica to collect magnetic and electric field data.
The instrument measures the vertical component of Earth's magnetic field. By detecting subtle variations in magnetic and electric fields across different frequencies, it helps researchers build a clearer picture of what lies deep beneath the Earth's surface!
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✨#46 of #85ThingsAboutDIAS
The 'Grazer'
A specialised conservation-grade book cradle. This cradle manipulates and focuses on the uneven, contoured parchment of the rare Irish manuscripts being digitised for the Irish Script on Screen to allow for the safe, high-quality digital imaging to be achieved.
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✨#46 of #85ThingsAboutDIAS
The 'Grazer'
A specialised conservation-grade book cradle. This cradle manipulates and focuses on the uneven, contoured parchment of the rare Irish manuscripts being digitised for the Irish Script on Screen to allow for the safe, high-quality digital imaging to be achieved.
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✨#46 of #85ThingsAboutDIAS
The 'Grazer'
A specialised conservation-grade book cradle. This cradle manipulates and focuses on the uneven, contoured parchment of the rare Irish manuscripts being digitised for the Irish Script on Screen to allow for the safe, high-quality digital imaging to be achieved.
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✨#45 of #85ThingsAboutDIAS
Irish Script on Screen
Established by DIAS in 1999, the Irish Script on Screen (ISOS) is the world's largest digital repository of Irish manuscripts, with more than 450 manuscripts digitised.These priceless manuscripts are expertly digitised, making centuries of Irish history, literature, law and culture freely accessible online.
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✨#45 of #85ThingsAboutDIAS
Irish Script on Screen
Established by DIAS in 1999, the Irish Script on Screen (ISOS) is the world's largest digital repository of Irish manuscripts, with more than 450 manuscripts digitised.These priceless manuscripts are expertly digitised, making centuries of Irish history, literature, law and culture freely accessible online.
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✨#45 of #85ThingsAboutDIAS
Irish Script on Screen
Established by DIAS in 1999, the Irish Script on Screen (ISOS) is the world's largest digital repository of Irish manuscripts, with more than 450 manuscripts digitised.These priceless manuscripts are expertly digitised, making centuries of Irish history, literature, law and culture freely accessible online.
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✨#44 of #85ThingsAboutDIAS
Dunsink Dome and Telescope 🔭
Dunsink Observatory helped shape modern observatory design. The South Dome, built in 1868, houses a 12-inch Grubb refractor telescope that remains operational today. Upgrades made in 1909 improved the accuracy of stellar observations and remain part of its historic character.
Today, the South Dome and telescope stand as a lasting reminder of Ireland’s contribution to modern astronomy☄️
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✨#44 of #85ThingsAboutDIAS
Dunsink Dome and Telescope 🔭
Dunsink Observatory helped shape modern observatory design. The South Dome, built in 1868, houses a 12-inch Grubb refractor telescope that remains operational today. Upgrades made in 1909 improved the accuracy of stellar observations and remain part of its historic character.
Today, the South Dome and telescope stand as a lasting reminder of Ireland’s contribution to modern astronomy☄️
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✨#44 of #85ThingsAboutDIAS
Dunsink Dome and Telescope 🔭
Dunsink Observatory helped shape modern observatory design. The South Dome, built in 1868, houses a 12-inch Grubb refractor telescope that remains operational today. Upgrades made in 1909 improved the accuracy of stellar observations and remain part of its historic character.
Today, the South Dome and telescope stand as a lasting reminder of Ireland’s contribution to modern astronomy☄️
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✨#43 of #85ThingsAboutDIAS
Prof Stephen Hawking visits DIAS
In October 1983, renowned physicist Stephen Hawking visited DIAS to attend a Symposium held by our School of Theoretical Physics.
During his visit Prof Hawking delivered a lecture exploring quantum mechanics and recent advances in general relativity and supergravity.
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✨#43 of #85ThingsAboutDIAS
Prof Stephen Hawking visits DIAS
In October 1983, renowned physicist Stephen Hawking visited DIAS to attend a Symposium held by our School of Theoretical Physics.
During his visit Prof Hawking delivered a lecture exploring quantum mechanics and recent advances in general relativity and supergravity.
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✨#43 of #85ThingsAboutDIAS
Prof Stephen Hawking visits DIAS
In October 1983, renowned physicist Stephen Hawking visited DIAS to attend a Symposium held by our School of Theoretical Physics.
During his visit Prof Hawking delivered a lecture exploring quantum mechanics and recent advances in general relativity and supergravity.
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✨#43 of #85ThingsAboutDIAS
Prof Stephen Hawking visits DIAS
In October 1983, renowned physicist Stephen Hawking visited DIAS to attend a Symposium held by our School of Theoretical Physics.
During his visit Prof Hawking delivered a lecture exploring quantum mechanics and recent advances in general relativity and supergravity.
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✨#43 of #85ThingsAboutDIAS
Prof Stephen Hawking visits DIAS
In October 1983, renowned physicist Stephen Hawking visited DIAS to attend a Symposium held by our School of Theoretical Physics.
During his visit Prof Hawking delivered a lecture exploring quantum mechanics and recent advances in general relativity and supergravity.
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✨#42 of #85ThingsAboutDIAS
The Irish National Seismic Network
The Geophysics Section of DIAS operates the Irish National Seismic Network (INSN). Established in 1980, the network monitors seismic activity across Ireland - through a series of stations. Seismic data is transmitted in real time to the INSN data centre at 5 Merrion Square and shared internationally.
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✨#42 of #85ThingsAboutDIAS
The Irish National Seismic Network
The Geophysics Section of DIAS operates the Irish National Seismic Network (INSN). Established in 1980, the network monitors seismic activity across Ireland - through a series of stations. Seismic data is transmitted in real time to the INSN data centre at 5 Merrion Square and shared internationally.
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✨#42 of #85ThingsAboutDIAS
The Irish National Seismic Network
The Geophysics Section of DIAS operates the Irish National Seismic Network (INSN). Established in 1980, the network monitors seismic activity across Ireland - through a series of stations. Seismic data is transmitted in real time to the INSN data centre at 5 Merrion Square and shared internationally.
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✨#42 of #85ThingsAboutDIAS
The Irish National Seismic Network
The Geophysics Section of DIAS operates the Irish National Seismic Network (INSN). Established in 1980, the network monitors seismic activity across Ireland - through a series of stations. Seismic data is transmitted in real time to the INSN data centre at 5 Merrion Square and shared internationally.
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✨#42 of #85ThingsAboutDIAS
The Irish National Seismic Network
The Geophysics Section of DIAS operates the Irish National Seismic Network (INSN). Established in 1980, the network monitors seismic activity across Ireland - through a series of stations. Seismic data is transmitted in real time to the INSN data centre at 5 Merrion Square and shared internationally.
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✨#41 of #85ThingsAboutDIAS
Celtica is the leading peer-reviewed journal of our School of Celtic Studies and has been published as a Diamond Open Access journal since 2024 📚
Both new issues and the complete archive are freely available on the DIAS Journals Platform, with no subscription or paywall barriers!
The transition to open access was a major milestone for DIAS, ensuring wider access to research for scholars and helping to promoting knowledge without barriers.
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✨#41 of #85ThingsAboutDIAS
Celtica is the leading peer-reviewed journal of our School of Celtic Studies and has been published as a Diamond Open Access journal since 2024 📚
Both new issues and the complete archive are freely available on the DIAS Journals Platform, with no subscription or paywall barriers!
The transition to open access was a major milestone for DIAS, ensuring wider access to research for scholars and helping to promoting knowledge without barriers.
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✨#41 of #85ThingsAboutDIAS
Celtica is the leading peer-reviewed journal of our School of Celtic Studies and has been published as a Diamond Open Access journal since 2024 📚
Both new issues and the complete archive are freely available on the DIAS Journals Platform, with no subscription or paywall barriers!
The transition to open access was a major milestone for DIAS, ensuring wider access to research for scholars and helping to promoting knowledge without barriers.
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✨#41 of #85ThingsAboutDIAS
Celtica is the leading peer-reviewed journal of our School of Celtic Studies and has been published as a Diamond Open Access journal since 2024 📚
Both new issues and the complete archive are freely available on the DIAS Journals Platform, with no subscription or paywall barriers!
The transition to open access was a major milestone for DIAS, ensuring wider access to research for scholars and helping to promoting knowledge without barriers.
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✨#41 of #85ThingsAboutDIAS
Celtica is the leading peer-reviewed journal of our School of Celtic Studies and has been published as a Diamond Open Access journal since 2024 📚
Both new issues and the complete archive are freely available on the DIAS Journals Platform, with no subscription or paywall barriers!
The transition to open access was a major milestone for DIAS, ensuring wider access to research for scholars and helping to promoting knowledge without barriers.
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✨#40 of #85ThingsAboutDIAS
Dunsink Time
In 1880, Dunsink Time (officially known as Dublin Mean Team) based on observations at
Dunsink became the legal time for all of Ireland. Irish clocks ran about 25 minutes 21 seconds
behind Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), reflecting Ireland's position west of London.Dunsink Observatory kept Ireland’s official time until 1916.
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✨#40 of #85ThingsAboutDIAS
Dunsink Time
In 1880, Dunsink Time (officially known as Dublin Mean Team) based on observations at
Dunsink became the legal time for all of Ireland. Irish clocks ran about 25 minutes 21 seconds
behind Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), reflecting Ireland's position west of London.Dunsink Observatory kept Ireland’s official time until 1916.
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✨#40 of #85ThingsAboutDIAS
Dunsink Time
In 1880, Dunsink Time (officially known as Dublin Mean Team) based on observations at
Dunsink became the legal time for all of Ireland. Irish clocks ran about 25 minutes 21 seconds
behind Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), reflecting Ireland's position west of London.Dunsink Observatory kept Ireland’s official time until 1916.
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✨#40 of #85ThingsAboutDIAS
Dunsink Time
In 1880, Dunsink Time (officially known as Dublin Mean Team) based on observations at
Dunsink became the legal time for all of Ireland. Irish clocks ran about 25 minutes 21 seconds
behind Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), reflecting Ireland's position west of London.Dunsink Observatory kept Ireland’s official time until 1916.
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✨#40 of #85ThingsAboutDIAS
Dunsink Time
In 1880, Dunsink Time (officially known as Dublin Mean Team) based on observations at
Dunsink became the legal time for all of Ireland. Irish clocks ran about 25 minutes 21 seconds
behind Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), reflecting Ireland's position west of London.Dunsink Observatory kept Ireland’s official time until 1916.
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✨#39 of #85 Things About DIAS
D.A. Binchy's Corpus Iuris Hibernici
First published by DIAS in 1978, this six-volume work offers an in-depth exploration of Brehon Law, Ireland’s indigenous legal tradition.
Compiled between 1963 and 1978 by Professor Binchy, it brings together material from a rich collection of manuscripts, some dating back to the 7th century.
The collection is an essential resource for studying early Irish society and culture.
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✨#39 of #85 Things About DIAS
D.A. Binchy's Corpus Iuris Hibernici
First published by DIAS in 1978, this six-volume work offers an in-depth exploration of Brehon Law, Ireland’s indigenous legal tradition.
Compiled between 1963 and 1978 by Professor Binchy, it brings together material from a rich collection of manuscripts, some dating back to the 7th century.
The collection is an essential resource for studying early Irish society and culture.
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✨#39 of #85 Things About DIAS
D.A. Binchy's Corpus Iuris Hibernici
First published by DIAS in 1978, this six-volume work offers an in-depth exploration of Brehon Law, Ireland’s indigenous legal tradition.
Compiled between 1963 and 1978 by Professor Binchy, it brings together material from a rich collection of manuscripts, some dating back to the 7th century.
The collection is an essential resource for studying early Irish society and culture.
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✨#39 of #85 Things About DIAS
D.A. Binchy's Corpus Iuris Hibernici
First published by DIAS in 1978, this six-volume work offers an in-depth exploration of Brehon Law, Ireland’s indigenous legal tradition.
Compiled between 1963 and 1978 by Professor Binchy, it brings together material from a rich collection of manuscripts, some dating back to the 7th century.
The collection is an essential resource for studying early Irish society and culture.
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✨#39 of #85 Things About DIAS
D.A. Binchy's Corpus Iuris Hibernici
First published by DIAS in 1978, this six-volume work offers an in-depth exploration of Brehon Law, Ireland’s indigenous legal tradition.
Compiled between 1963 and 1978 by Professor Binchy, it brings together material from a rich collection of manuscripts, some dating back to the 7th century.
The collection is an essential resource for studying early Irish society and culture.
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✨#37 of #85 Things About DIAS
In 1941, Dr Sheila Tinney (neé Power) became the first women Fellow of DIAS - and was one of the first three Fellows to be selected by the inaugural Director of the School of Theoretical Physics.
Dr Tinney later also become an Assistant Lecturer at UCD and was among the first four women elected to the Royal Irish Academy.
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✨#37 of #85 Things About DIAS
In 1941, Dr Sheila Tinney (neé Power) became the first women Fellow of DIAS - and was one of the first three Fellows to be selected by the inaugural Director of the School of Theoretical Physics.
Dr Tinney later also become an Assistant Lecturer at UCD and was among the first four women elected to the Royal Irish Academy.
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✨#37 of #85 Things About DIAS
In 1941, Dr Sheila Tinney (neé Power) became the first women Fellow of DIAS - and was one of the first three Fellows to be selected by the inaugural Director of the School of Theoretical Physics.
Dr Tinney later also become an Assistant Lecturer at UCD and was among the first four women elected to the Royal Irish Academy.
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✨#36 of #85ThingsAboutDIAS
Ireland's Extended Continental Shelf
In 1987, Prof Brian Jacob and international colleagues confirmed that Ireland’s continental shelf extends through the Porcupine and Rockall Basins
This discovery revealed the shelf is twice as large as had been previously thought and increased Ireland's economic zone by tenfold - significantly expanding Ireland's rights under the Law of the Sea 🌊
These findings were later confirmed by the Marine Institute and GSI.
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✨#36 of #85ThingsAboutDIAS
Ireland's Extended Continental Shelf
In 1987, Prof Brian Jacob and international colleagues confirmed that Ireland’s continental shelf extends through the Porcupine and Rockall Basins
This discovery revealed the shelf is twice as large as had been previously thought and increased Ireland's economic zone by tenfold - significantly expanding Ireland's rights under the Law of the Sea 🌊
These findings were later confirmed by the Marine Institute and GSI.
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✨#36 of #85ThingsAboutDIAS
Ireland's Extended Continental Shelf
In 1987, Prof Brian Jacob and international colleagues confirmed that Ireland’s continental shelf extends through the Porcupine and Rockall Basins
This discovery revealed the shelf is twice as large as had been previously thought and increased Ireland's economic zone by tenfold - significantly expanding Ireland's rights under the Law of the Sea 🌊
These findings were later confirmed by the Marine Institute and GSI.
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✨#36 of #85ThingsAboutDIAS
Ireland's Extended Continental Shelf
In 1987, Prof Brian Jacob and international colleagues confirmed that Ireland’s continental shelf extends through the Porcupine and Rockall Basins
This discovery revealed the shelf is twice as large as had been previously thought and increased Ireland's economic zone by tenfold - significantly expanding Ireland's rights under the Law of the Sea 🌊
These findings were later confirmed by the Marine Institute and GSI.
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✨#36 of #85ThingsAboutDIAS
Ireland's Extended Continental Shelf
In 1987, Prof Brian Jacob and international colleagues confirmed that Ireland’s continental shelf extends through the Porcupine and Rockall Basins
This discovery revealed the shelf is twice as large as had been previously thought and increased Ireland's economic zone by tenfold - significantly expanding Ireland's rights under the Law of the Sea 🌊
These findings were later confirmed by the Marine Institute and GSI.
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✨#35 of #85 Things About DIAS
Ogham in 3D
DIAS's School of Celtic Studies digitizes early medieval inscriptions - some of Ireland's most significant national treasures and our earliest written records, dating back to the 5th century.
This project website was launched in 2013 by then Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht Jimmy Deenihan.
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✨#35 of #85 Things About DIAS
Ogham in 3D
DIAS's School of Celtic Studies digitizes early medieval inscriptions - some of Ireland's most significant national treasures and our earliest written records, dating back to the 5th century.
This project website was launched in 2013 by then Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht Jimmy Deenihan.
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✨#35 of #85 Things About DIAS
Ogham in 3D
DIAS's School of Celtic Studies digitizes early medieval inscriptions - some of Ireland's most significant national treasures and our earliest written records, dating back to the 5th century.
This project website was launched in 2013 by then Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht Jimmy Deenihan.
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✨#35 of #85 Things About DIAS
Ogham in 3D
DIAS's School of Celtic Studies digitizes early medieval inscriptions - some of Ireland's most significant national treasures and our earliest written records, dating back to the 5th century.
This project website was launched in 2013 by then Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht Jimmy Deenihan.
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✨#34 of #85 Things About DIAS
QuakeShake Raspberry Seismometers.
These Raspberry Shake seismometers power the QuakeShake programme and they are changing the way we engage with earthquakes and Earth science!
Supported by Research Ireland's Discover Programme and GSI, our Raspberry Shake stations are expanding rapidly - with over 70 devices purchased for use in classrooms,homes and heritage sites throughout Ireland.
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✨#34 of #85 Things About DIAS
QuakeShake Raspberry Seismometers.
These Raspberry Shake seismometers power the QuakeShake programme and they are changing the way we engage with earthquakes and Earth science!
Supported by Research Ireland's Discover Programme and GSI, our Raspberry Shake stations are expanding rapidly - with over 70 devices purchased for use in classrooms,homes and heritage sites throughout Ireland.
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✨#34 of #85 Things About DIAS
QuakeShake Raspberry Seismometers.
These Raspberry Shake seismometers power the QuakeShake programme and they are changing the way we engage with earthquakes and Earth science!
Supported by Research Ireland's Discover Programme and GSI, our Raspberry Shake stations are expanding rapidly - with over 70 devices purchased for use in classrooms,homes and heritage sites throughout Ireland.
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✨#33 of #85 Things About DIAS
QuakeShake
An Irish Citizen Science Programme launched by DIAS and GSI (Geological Survey Ireland) in 2023.
QuakeShake engages the public in monitoring earthquakes with low-cost, real-time sensors - transforming Ireland into a nation of 'Citizen seismologists.
The initiative uses real-time data to detect earthquakes at home and across the world, making Earth science accessible to all ages!
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✨#33 of #85 Things About DIAS
QuakeShake
An Irish Citizen Science Programme launched by DIAS and GSI (Geological Survey Ireland) in 2023.
QuakeShake engages the public in monitoring earthquakes with low-cost, real-time sensors - transforming Ireland into a nation of 'Citizen seismologists.
The initiative uses real-time data to detect earthquakes at home and across the world, making Earth science accessible to all ages!