Geology
Convener: Ian Enlander
Email: ian.enlander1@hotmail.com
Mobile: 07849853549
There are currently places available – please contact Ian Enlander at the above email address if you are interested in joining.
What we do
For its size, Northern Ireland is amongst the most geologically diverse areas of Planet Earth so that means there are lots of different rocks to look at and interpret.
The South – East Antrim area holds an excellent range of geological localities which collectively demonstrate some 250 million years of our Earths more recent history.
Following a number of introductory sessions dealing with some basic geology, the group will explore our local rocks to understand how they formed, what they tell us about our piece of the planet at that time and how they have been of economic significance to human society.
Hopefully, after getting familiar with the rocks of South – East Antrim, our excursions will take us further afield.
The goal is to ensure the events are kept as jargon free as possible and, hopefully, are fun!
Excursions will focus on safe and accessible localities with each trip last some 2 – 3 hours.
Details of any health and safety issues for each excursion will be provided in advance.
2024 excursion programme
Geology Group – 2024 events
Tuesday 18th June Scrabo revisit
Meet 11am at Scrabo nature reserve car park
Looking at the rocks of Scrabo quarry
Walking is on paths and some rough tracks
2 hours approx excluding travel time
Thursday 15th August Cargan and Glenravel
Mainly car based trip looking at range of features associated with the history of iron ore and bauxite mining in the Cargan area
Details to be finalised
Plan for a 1/2 day
Thursday 12th September Cushendall and Cushendun
A trip up the coast to look at Devonian and some older age rocks along the coast
Details to be finalised
3 hours approx excluding travel time
Tuesday 15th October Lurgan town walk
Meet 11.30am Brownlow House
Using the geological and built heritage trail – approx 3km walk on flat ground – mainly on pavement
2 hours approx excluding travel time
Group members will be contacted in advance with excursion details including time and place to meet and health and safety matters
Past Excursion Reports
1. Carrickfergus Excursion 15th February
2. Greenisland Excursion 1st March 2022
3. Larne Excursion 5th April 2022
4. Portmuck Excursion 10th May 2022
5. Blackhead Excursion 7th June 2022
6. Carnlough Excursion 19th July 2022
7. Glenoe Excursion 2nd August 2023
8. Browns Bay part 1 – 6th September 2022