The hidden danger in Ireland’s wild countryside – Ticks and Lyme disease
The current advice from the Government of Ireland with regards to Covid-19 and travel remains that the safest thing to do is not to travel abroad. As a result, there has been a massive surge in people remaining and holidaying in Ireland. This has allowed these ‘Staycationers’* to explore, hike and camp in some of […]
A Brief Overview of the Reintroduction of Raptor Species in Ireland
Raptors is a collective term for birds of prey, who primarily feed on relatively large vertebrates. Raptor species populations have seen a significant decline on a global scale over the past century. This decline can be attributed to human pressures, mainly persecution and modification of habitats. However, the effects of human pressures are not only […]
Can GIS and CAD Coexist Peacefully Within One Project?
For the experienced engineer, CAD drawing applications (such as AutoCAD) have been the main method of creating drawings on projects. In fact, CAD software has been around since the 1960s. However, GIS applications have been in use successfully for over 30 years. In that time, it appears that engineers (particularly civil engineers) have been […]
Water Supply Issues in 2020
2020 will forever be remembered for COVID-19. However, as COVID (hopefully) recedes, what is likely to emerge are increased issues with water supply. Recent monthly weather statements from Met Éireann report that following an exceptionally wet February, rainfall was below average in March and April, with drought conditions reported at many stations for April. Thus […]
4 Things I Have Learned Working as an Engineer for 2 Years
I started working as a Structural Engineer two years ago. The road to structural engineering was a long and winding road, but aren’t they the more exciting roads? I have learned a lot these past few years and my technical skills have grown in abundance. Upon reflecting on what I have learned over the last […]
Social Implications of Engineering
Engineering and engineers have been around for thousands of years. In this time, we have had both positive and negative impacts on the lives of millions. The first engineer mentioned by name in history was Imhotep, who we believe was responsible for the design and construction of the first pyramid in ancient Egypt. The Pyramid […]