Galway, and the wider Connaught area, boasts some of the most spectacular and fascinating countryside to be found in Ireland. The GGA organizes regular field trips to explore the area, usually with expert guidance. We also have a program of evening lectures during the year with guest speakers from Academia and Industry. We are in the fortunate position of being made extremely welcome by the Department of Earth and Ocean Science, NUIG, who allow us the use of their facilities for meetings and lectures.