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Deer and identity in medieval Ireland
(Vienna Institute for Archaeological Science, 2010)The concept that identity is inextricably linked with places, landscapes and objects has become familiar in archaeology (Thomas 1998, 80, 90; Bradley 2000, 155-61; O'Keeffe 2001). It is only recently however that this ... -
Deer in medieval Ireland: preliminary evidence from Kilteasheen, Co. Roscommon
(Four Courts Press, 2010)Animal bones are among the most common finds from excavations in Ireland, and the majority of these are the remains of cattle, sheep and pig. While bones from other species are also found they rarely receive much attention ... -
The demand for and supply of sustainable tourism in Ireland: towards the sustainable management of tourism destinations
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Derivations of group algebras with applications /
(2020)This thesis is a study of derivations of group algebras. Derivations are shown to be trivial for semisimple group algebras of abelian groups. The derivations of a group algebra are classified in terms of the generators ... -
Design and validation of a device to measure the cutting edge profile of osteotomes
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 2005)The cutting capacity of a cutting instrument is normally defined as its sharpness, which defines the ability of the cutting edge to cut the target material. Many factors therefore affect the ability of a blade to cut, ... -
The design and validation of a multi-layer model of human skin
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 2007-04)Human skin is a complex multi-layered material consisting of the epidermis, dermis and underlying hypodermis. For several decades, much effort has gone into the development of mathematical and computer models of skin. A ... -
Development and delivery of an educational intervention that increased teachers’ awareness, knowledge, and actions related to Developmental Language Disorder(DLD) /
(2021)Developmental language disorder (DLD)is a difficulty learning, understanding, and using spoken language with lifelong implications for education and well-being. It is an under-identified disorder, diagnosed ... -
Development and preliminary testing of sustainable development indicators for biosolids management at regional/local level in Ireland
(In, 2007)Management of biosolids (treated sewage sludge) is becoming a significant issue for Local Authorities throughout Ireland, especially with the progressive implementation of the EU Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive ... -
Development of a lake pollution monitoring system using periphyton in the littoral zone of Lough Gill
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 1998-10)Periphyton is a complex mat, predominantly made up of algae, found attached to submerged surfaces in the photic zone of a waterbody. In the early 1990's this brown substance was observed to cover plants, stones and most ... -
Development of a rehabilitation system for the red mud waste generated at the Aughinish Alumina Bayer Plant
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 2002-06)Aughinish Alumina Limited (AAL) have an obligation by terms of their Integrated Pollution Control Licence (IPCL) and Planning Permission to establish vegetation on the red mud stack at their plant at Aughinish, Co. ... -
Development of an Irish grease management strategy and evaluation of biological in-situ digestion
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 2005)This document evaluates Ireland’s management of fats, oils and greases (FOGs) and examines the role of in-situ bacterial treatment in Grease Retention Units (GRUs). The study includes a sixteen-week bacterial dosing ... -
Development of fungal expression plasmids to facilitate promoter profiling and gene silencing studies in Coprinopsis cinerea /
(2020)The ink cap mushroom Coprinopsis cinerea (formally Coprinus cinereus) has long been regarded as one of the best model systems for the study of basidiomycete fungi. Most attention in C. cinerea has been focused on processes ... -
Digital Darwinism : is traditional internet marketing losing ground to social media in firms in the North West
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 2010)The purpose of this research is to establish if traditional internet marketing is losing ground to social media in firms in the North West of Ireland. This topic was chosen as the author became interested in the idea of ... -
Distributed micro-control and demand side management in district heated systems /
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Does the provision of full day care improve the quality of life for children and their parents
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 2008-09)This study sought to explore and examine if the provision of full day care improves the quality of life for children and their parents. Owing to the effects of the Celtic Tiger, life in Ireland has changed considerably ... -
The dynamics of zebra mussel (dreissena polymorpha) populations in Lough Key, Co. Roscommon, 1998-2003
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 2005-06)Dreissena polymorpha (Pallas), the zebra mussel, arrived in Ireland in the early 1990s. The species established itself in the lower Shannon River and was discovered in Lough Key (upper Shannon River catchment) in April ... -
The eco-management and audit scheme for Irish local authorities : a preliminary study
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 1996)As we approach the 21st century the management of environmental affairs is undergoing change. Global concepts such as Sustainability and Agenda 21 are the cornerstones of a new focus on the environment. In the fifth ... -
The ecology of Twite Carduelis flavirostris in Ireland
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 2009)The Twite Carduelis flavirostris is one of only three passerine species to appear on the red list of Birds of Conservation Concern in Ireland. It is also listed in The Irish Red Data Book of endangered species. Despite ... -
Economic and Environmental Analysis of SmallScale Anaerobic Digestion Plants on Irish Dairy Farms /
(MDPI, 2020)The European Union’s (EU) climate and energy package requires all EU countries to reduce their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 20% by 2020. Based on current trends, Ireland is on track to miss this target with a projected ...