The "Stone Water & Ice: Understanding the Burren Landscape" evening courses being hosted by the Burren & Cliffs of Moher Geopark and the Burren Outdoor Education Centre take place between February 13th and March 13th, 2014. Amongst the keynote speakers will be Dr. John Murray of NUIG's Earth and Ocean Science Department, Geologist Dr. Eamon Doyle, and the Burren Outdoor Education Centre's head of field studies Colin Bunce.

"The geology of the Burren and the dramatic changes experienced by the landscape of the region down through the millennia form the basis for the introductory geology course for adults," explained geologist Dr. Eamon Doyle.

To coincide with the announcement of the course and in an effort to promote interest in the archaeology and geology of the world-famous region, the Burren & Cliffs of Moher Geopark has also partnered with the Geological Survey of Ireland (GSI) to produce a free online archive of hundreds of research publications, abstracts, maps and reference lists relating to the Burren.

The archive, available at www.burrengeopark.ie, features the work of researchers who have been exploring the Burren and County Clare since the 1850's.

"Some of the topics covered in the publications will be introduced in the evening course at a level suitable for those with no prior geological education," stated Dr. Doyle.

The "Stone Water & Ice: Understanding the Burren Landscape" introductory evening course takes place each Thursday evening between February 13th and March 13th (incl.) from 7.30-9.30pm at the Burren Outdoor Education Centre, Turlough, Bellharbour, Co. Clare. The course also includes a field trip on Saturday 8th March. No experience necessary. Course cost €50. Booking essential. Contact cbunce@clarevec.ie or edoyle@burren.ie for further information.