From Sheep Shed to Radio Observatory

<p>This is a presentation from the opening of the Rosse Solar-Terestrial Observatry in Birr Castle in June 2014. It shows how we started with a sheep shed (with sheep!) in 2010 to operating a working solar radio observatory in 2014. The presentation also includes images of the proposed Irish LOFAR radio telescope and associated visitor centre which we are fundraising for. You can find further details on the I-LOFAR project at www.lofar.ie.</p

The Causes and Consequences of Space Weather

<p>Semar given at the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies (DIAS) Geophysics Section on Friday, February  14, 2014. </p> <p>Abstract: Solar storms are large-scale eruptions of hot gas and magnetic field from the lower atmosphere of the Sun. If launched towards Earth, solar storms can reach our planet in as little as ~18 hours, producing spectacular auroral displays at high terrestrial latitudes. In addition, large solar storms can cause interruptions in radio-based communications systems, GPS signals, and disrupt electrical power transmission networks. In this talk, I review our understanding of the causes and effects of space weather, and describe steps being taken nationally and internationally to monitor and forecast space weather.</p

The March 15 Solar Eruption and St. Patrick’s Day (March 17) Geomagnetic Storm

<p>A description of the March 15 solar flare and March 17 (St. Patrick's Day) geomagnetic storm</p

Highlights of Flight to Image the March 20, 2015 Total Solar Eclipse

Trinity College Dublin, University of Hawaii, University of Aberystwyth expedition on an Irish Air Corps, CASA marine surveillance aircraft to image the March 20, 2015 total solar eclipse between Ireland and Greenland. <div><br></div

Astronomy for Development - A Case Study from Birr, Ireland

Talk on Astronomy and regional development in Ireland at the Science for Development seminar at the Permanent Representation of Ireland to the EU in Brussels<div>http://www.iscintelligence.com/event.php?id=320</div

Status and Prospects for Solar Radio Burst Monitoring

<p>Invited talk at European Space Weather Week (ESWW) in the "MONITORING, MODELLING AND PREDICTING SPACE RADIO WEATHER" session. </p> <p>http://www.stce.be/esww12/program/session_details.php?nr=13</p

An Opportunity for Ireland to Build a LOFAR Radio Telescope and Join the International LOFAR Network

<p>This talk gives an overview of the opportunity for Ireland to build a LOFAR radio telescope in Birr Castle, Co. Offay and joint the EUR 150M international LOFAR telescope network (www.lofar.org). In particular, it highlights the impacts of investing EUR 1.5M in the Irish LOFAR station, which will have impacts on research, education, and university-industry relations in Ireland. </p> <p>The talk was given at the "Big Science: An Irish Grand Challenge" workshop at University College Cork (http://www.bigscienceireland.com).</p

Réalteolaíocht agus an Spás

<p>Planet names in Irish language for school kids. First presented in May 2013 to 6-12 year olds at gaelscoil in Mullingar, Co. Westmeath, Ireland</p

Space Weather Activities in Ireland

<p>Talk on Irish space weather activities at workshop on geomagnetically induced currents, 5-6 March 2014, British Geological Survey, Edinburgh, UK (https://twiki.ukssdc.ac.uk/twiki/bin/view/SEREN/FirstMeeting).</p

Highlights of Flight to Image the March 20, 2015 Total Solar Eclipse

Trinity College Dublin, University of Hawaii, University of Aberystwyth expedition on an Irish Air Corps, CASA marine surveillance aircraft to image the March 20, 2015 total solar eclipse between Ireland and Greenland. <div><br></div