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The classification and characterisation of archaeological glass using multi-elemental analysis
(2015)
The main aim of this thesis was to use non-destructive multi-elemental analysis to determine the major and trace elements contained in archaeological glass. There has been very little work done on elemental analysis of ...
The pollution potential of road salt on aquatic environments in Ireland
(2014)
Road salt or rock salt as it is sometimes known, is a commonly used de-icing material
and is used throughout Ireland by local authorities (i.e. county councils), private road
operators and members of the public during ...
A real-time alert system for predicting and managing short-term pollution and bathing water quality at Enniscrone beach /
(2019)
Under the Bathing Water Directive [2006/7/EC] there is a new highest microbiological quality classification of “Excellent” that is much more stringent than the highest standard of the old directive. This has serious ...
Biogas production from seaweed biomass : a biorefinery approach
(2015)
As the demand for energy is increasing worldwide, many countries are becoming
increasingly dependent on fossil fuel consumption, leading to a rapid increase in carbon
dioxide and reduction of petroleum reserves.
Alternative ...
The effect of irrigation with wastewaters on the abundance of bio-indicators in established short rotation coppice willow plantations
(2015)
This study investigated the effect of irrigation with wastewaters on the abundance of earthworms, mites and springtails in established short rotation coppice willow plantations. The study examined two different sites in ...
The application of GIS, predictive modelling, and morphological analysis to further understand cave use in Neolithic Ireland
(2016)
This thesis presents the results of two archaeological predictive models applied to two
geographic regions in Ireland - North Connaught and Munster. The main aim of the
project was to identify caves that were most likely ...
Stone beads from Irish passage tombs: symbolism, social identity and the self /
(2019)
In pre-industrial societies beads act as a medium of symbolic and social expression.
Their role as a communication media means they affect all aspects of society from
domestic and social life to ritual action. Determining ...