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The Irish Quaternary Association (IQUA) was founded in the 1970s to co-ordinate and energise all aspects of Quaternary research in Ireland and to pass on existing expertise through conferences and field excursions. See below our leaflet describing who we are and what we do (click on the image to access the pdf).

We endeavor to provide educational resources for those interested in the Irish Quaternary, including Field Guides we put together for our annual field trips which include explanations and summaries of up-to-date research on the locations visited as well as a compilation of Education and Outreach Resources.

We were also delighted to organise the International Quaternary Union (INQUA) 20th Congress in the Dublin Convention Centre in July 2019. This conference hosted a record number of experts from all over the world for the largest geoscience event ever hosted in Ireland. Find out more here.

Events and News

  • IQUA Autumn Field Meeting 2025, 5-7 SeptemberIQUA Autumn Field Meeting 2025, 5-7 September
    Dear IQUA Members and Guests, On behalf of the IQUA Executive Committee and the Field Trip Team, we are pleased to share the First Circular for the 2025 IQUA Field Trip, taking place from September 5th to 7th in County Cavan. Cavan is renowned for its glacial landscapes and over 300 lakes, many shaped during the last ...
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  • Invitation: IQUA Spring Meeting and AGM 2025Invitation: IQUA Spring Meeting and AGM 2025
    When: 29 March 2025, 9:30 am – 4:30 pm Where: Rm T116, Tara Building, Mary Immaculate College, Limerick (Directions: https://maps.app.goo.gl/e2zAmkPCn7JM97E89 ) Programme: The final Spring Meeting and AGM programme is here. Tea, coffee, and pastries are available from 09:30. We have some interesting talks lined up on a range of topics. The book of abstracts can be downloaded ...
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  • IQUA Eileen Reilly Postgraduate Research Award – Call open!
    Dear IQUA members,   We are pleases to announce that submissions are now open for the Eileen Reilly Postgraduate Research Award. This award, proudly sponsored by IQUA, honors the memory of Eileen Reilly, an dedicated member of our IQUA community, who sadly passed away in 2018.   The Award consist of one grant of €500 to be used for either conference attendance, a training course, fieldwork or laboratory analysis by one of our postgraduate ...
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