FIND A RECORD
Search the archive
Look up a place, report number, map series or a phrase within a document.
Go to SearchGEOLOGICAL SURVEY IRELAND
Ireland’s geological record,
within reach.
Discover maps, reports and records from across Ireland in the Geological Survey Ireland digital archive.
Geological Survey Ireland · An archive of maps and documents
EXPLORE GOLDMINE
A window into Ireland
beneath the surface.
GOLDMINE (GSI Online Document, Maps and Information Explorer) gives visitors a single place to find historic and contemporary geological information collected by Geological Survey Ireland.
450,000pages and maps in the archive
1.4 TBof stored imagery
14sample collections to explore
EXPLORE BY COLLECTION
Browse files
Navigate archive folders, inspect document details and add files to your download list.
Go to BrowseNEED A HAND?
Help & support
Read the search guide, learn about the archive and find contact information.
Visit SupportDemonstration archive This hosted replica uses sample records and locally generated previews. It is not connected to the live GOLDMINE catalogue or document store.
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Local sample archive
READY TO DOWNLOAD
Your download list
Select one or more records to add them to your download list.
Browse and download are simulated with sample catalogue entries. No files are retrieved from the live archive.
What is GOLDMINE?
An online archive for geological maps and documents held by Geological Survey Ireland.
What can I find?
Maps, exploration reports, borehole records, publications and other geological information.
How do I use it?
Search by a place, topic or report number, or browse the archive folders by collection.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Using the archive
How do I search for a map or report?
Enter a place name, subject, report number or phrase into Search. Narrow your results using the collection and county menus. Put a phrase in quotation marks to search it exactly.
What is the difference between Search and Browse?
Search finds matching records across the catalogue. Browse lets you explore folders and collections, select files, and add them to a download list.
Which collections are available?
The archive includes bedrock and historical maps, mineral exploration and geotechnical reports, borehole and groundwater information, publications, marine and geophysical maps, and more.
Can I view and download original documents?
The live archive provides document previews and download options. This demonstration uses locally generated sample previews and does not contain the original records.
Do I need to sign in?
Browsing this demonstration is open. The live service may ask for an email address for certain download requests; sign-in is not connected here.
This replica runs entirely in your browser. Search records, preview documents and downloads are generated locally; the site does not connect to a catalogue, database or analytics service.
Cookies and preferences
The cookie preference panel saves your choice in local browser storage. It does not set tracking or analytics cookies. You can revisit your choice at any time using the “Cookie settings” link in the footer.
Demonstration only
This project is an independent, static demonstration inspired by the public GOLDMINE website. It is not an official Geological Survey Ireland service. Sample titles, identifiers, locations, dates and file sizes are illustrative and may not correspond to actual records.
Archive access
No live database, external archive, account service or remote document store is connected. Downloads and previews are generated in your browser for demonstration purposes only.
For authoritative records, use the official GOLDMINE archive.