John Halligan TD, Minister of State for Skills, Training, Innovation, Research and Development, has today (30.07.18) unveiled a plaque to commemorate the contribution of Thomas Grubb to astronomy in Ireland and worldwide. In the 1830s, Thomas Grubb pioneered… Read More
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Last Updated: 23rd October 2018 by Sadhbh McCarthy
Samhain Agus Science: Don’t be afraid of the Dark
October 31st 18:30 – 20:00 Register for this event now: http://samhainagusscience.eventbrite.ie Join us here at DIAS to explore the dark side of science this Samhain, to celebrate DARK MATTER DAY we’re putting on a great event featuring Professor… Read More
Peter Gallagher appointed Head of Astronomy and Astrophysics at DIAS
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Last Updated: 15th January 2019 by Niamh Breathnach
PRESS RELEASE Prof. Peter Gallagher has been appointed a Senior Professor and Head of Astronomy and Astrophysics at the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies (DIAS). Prior to taking up the role, Prof. Gallagher was Professor in Astrophysics at… Read More
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Last Updated: 30th October 2018 by Andrew McCarthy
Tionól 2018 and 2018 Statutory Public Lecture of the School of Celtic Studies
Tionól 2018 will take place on Friday 2nd and Saturday 3rd of November. Full programme and abstracts available here. 2018 Statutory Public Lecture of the School of Celtic Studies
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Last Updated: 25th January 2019 by martin
M7.4 Indonesia earthquake and tsunami, 28th September 2018
A powerful earthquake with magnitude 7.4 occurred on the 28th September 2018 at 10:02:44 UTC in Indonesia, Sulawesi Island, about 75km north of the city Palu. The earthquake triggered a tsunami and Palu was hit by waves up… Read More
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Last Updated: 10th September 2018 by Louise Collins
M6.6 Hokkaido Japan earthquake, 5th September 2018
An earthquake with magnitude 6.6 occurred in Hokkaido, Japan on the 5th September 2018 at 18:08:00 UTC. For more details please see this post on the INSN homepage.
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Last Updated: 28th August 2018 by mary
Anders Ahlqvist (1945-2018)
Is oth linn a chur in iúl gur cailleadh gan choinne an tOllamh Anders Ahlqvist, Cathaoirleach Bhord Rialúcháin Scoil an Léinn Cheiltigh inné. Comhbhrón ó chroí uainn dá bhean, dá mhac agus dá mhuintir. We regret to announce… Read More
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Posted: 23rd August 2018 by martin
M7.3 Venezuela earthquake, 21st August 2018
An earthquake with magnitude 7.3 occurred near the coast of Venezuela on the 21st August 2018 at 21:31:42 UTC. For more details please see this post on the INSN homepage.
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Last Updated: 3rd September 2018 by Louise Collins
M8.2 Fiji Region, 19th August 2018
An earthquake with magnitude 8.2 occurred in Fiji on the 19th August 2018 at 00:20 UTC. For more details please see this post on the INSN homepage.
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Last Updated: 3rd September 2018 by Louise Collins
M6.9 Lombok Region, Indonesia, 5th August 2018
An earthquake with magnitude 6.9 occurred in the Lombok Region of Indonesia on the 5th August 2018 at 11:46 UTC. For more details please see this post on the INSN homepage.
30th July 2018: Minister John Halligan unveils plaque to commemorate ‘telescope-maker extraordinaire’, Thomas Grubb
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Last Updated: 3rd September 2018 by mary
John Halligan TD, Minister of State for Skills, Training, Innovation, Research and Development, has today (30.07.18) unveiled a plaque to commemorate the contribution of Thomas Grubb to astronomy in Ireland and worldwide. In the 1830s, Thomas Grubb pioneered… Read More
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