27th October - 8th December 2009 Geology Course Dungarvan V.E.C.

Interested in the Earth?
Volcanoes, earthquakes, crystals, gems and dinosaurs?

Then join this Autumn's geology course (7 evening classes + 1 fieldtrip).
A general introduction to geology, mineralogy and fossils.

Topics studied will include:

- Our dynamic Earth: earthquakes and internal layering of Earth
- Continental drift, plate tectonics and volcanoes
- Minerals and crystals - Mining and industrial minerals
- Gems quality minerals - The formation and identification of gems (diamond,
sapphire, ruby and many others)
- The rock cycle
- Geological time and the fossil record - From corals to dinosaurs to early Man
- The geology of South East Ireland

ALL WELCOME...No previous knowledge required, just a healthy curiosity
about the Earth and how it works.

The course will be run by Tina Keating, the Copper Coast Geopark Geologist.

Location: Coláiste Chathail Naofa / Dungarvan V.E.C., Youghal Road,
Dungarvan, Co. Waterford.

Date: The course will start on Tuesday 27th October 2009. Classes will take
place every Tuesday night, 7.30pm - 9.30pm for 7 weeks and a fieldtrip will be
organised on the Copper Coast (day confirmed at a later stage, tide
dependant)

Bookings and fees: the 7 weeks course costs €85. Please contact Danny
Cunningham, director of adult education in Dungarvan V.E.C., between
9.00am - 12noon at 058-41195 or 086-3858760 for information. You can also
email Danny at ccn@wd-vec.ie or dannycunningham17@yahoo.com

For enrolment by post, cheques and postal orders should be made payable
to County Waterford V.E.C. and sent to Mr Danny Cunningham,
Director of Adult Education, Coláiste Chathail Naofa, Youghal Road,
Dungarvan.

5th-6th December 2009
Monksland Christmas Fair

Copper Coast Geopark will hold their annual German Style Christmas Fair on
the 5th & 6th of December 2009. Stall holders wishing to attend this popular
fair should contact the Geopark Office as soon as possible to secure a space.

This year any Christmas wreaths / flowers and shrubs will be outside in one of
the marquees. All dry goods i.e. crafts, food, and confectionery will be in the
main hall.

Contact Paula on 051 292828 / 0870526010.

9th - 15th April 2010
4th International UNESCO Conference on
Geoparks

The 4th International UNESCO Conference on Geoparks will take place in
Langkawi Global Geopark, Malaysia. For details, please visit the official website