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We are gradually learning more about what geologists say is the varied, complex and extremely interesting rock formations of County Donegal. It’s all as a reslt of what’s known as the Tellus survey being carried out by the Geological Survey of Ireland. People in Donegal will recall the low-flying Tellus…

People in parts of County Donegal may see a low-flying plane over the coming days and weeks and wonder what is going on. It’s part of an airbourne geological survey called Tellus. The plane, based at Sligo Airport, is equipped with state-of-the-art technology. Dr James Hodgson, geophysics manager for Tellus,…

A geological mapping project collecting geophysical and geochemical data over counties Mayo and Donegal is set to take place in early March. The project involves low flying aircraft equipped with state of the art geophysical technology and will be based at Sligo airport. The project is expected to take a…