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Biography
Dr Ronan Hennessy is a Senior Technical Officer in the School of Biological, Earth & Environmental Sciences at UCC. Ronan is a geoscientist, and works in the field of GIS and geoheritage. Ronan has worked on research projects with EU Commission, national, local government and commercial sector organisations, as well as Irish, European and North American universities. His publications include a variety of research domains including geoheritage, landscape archaeology, educational multimedia, Irish language planning, environmental planning policy, landscape character assessments, geotourism, public health, and mining heritage.
Research Interests
Geospatial Technologies for Education Open Source Applications in Teaching and Learning3D Landscape Visualisation Geo-environmental and Ecological mapping Geological HeritageLandscape Character Assessment
Teaching Activities
Module Coordinator: MSc Applied Environmental Geoscience:GL6025: Geoinformatics for Applied Environmental GeosciencesBSc Geoscience GL3030 – GIS and Geological Map Interpretation Module Lecturer:MSc Marine BiologyBL6019 – Ecological Applications of Geographical Information Systems(GIS)BSc Geosciences GL1001 – Introduction to Geology (Burren Field Course) GL3033 – Advanced Field Geoscience Techniques GL4030 - Geology Final Mapping Project
External positions
Senior Technical Officer
3 Jan 2017 → …
Instructional Designer
1 Apr 2016 → 31 Dec 2016
Senior Technical Officer in GIS, University of Galway
1 Jan 2012 → 31 Mar 2016
Geopark Geologist, Burren and Cliffs of Moher UNESCO Global Geopark
1 Jun 2009 → 31 Dec 2011
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
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Geology of Sceilg Mhichíl: A Field Guide
Meere, P., Higgs, K. & Hennessy, R., 2025, Dublin: Geological Survey Ireland. 72 p.Research output: Book/Report › Book
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Do badgers (Meles meles) affect the distribution of Elder (Sambucus nigra)?
Lettice, E., Sleeman, D. P., Jones, P. W., Hennessy, R. & Sweeney, C. J., 2022, In: Irish Naturalists Journal. p. 60-66Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Leitrim's Geological Heritage: An Exploration of the Geology of County Leitrim
Hennessy, R., Meehan, R., Gallagher, V. & Parkes, M., 2022, Leitrim County Council. 72 p.Research output: Book/Report › Intermedia book
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A decline in badger (Meles meles) territories on Great Island, Cork Harbour, observed during two time periods over twenty years (1995-1996 and 2016-2017)
Sleeman, D. P., Hennessy, R., Dorman, J. A., Lane, G. & Smiddy, P., 2021, In: The Irish Naturalists' Journal . 37, 2, p. 163-169 7 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Definition and Classification of Ireland’s Seascapes
Minogue, R., Foley, K., Collins, T., Hennessy, R., Doherty, P., Vaughan, E. & Black, D., 2020, Marine Institute, Galway. 280 p.Research output: Book/Report › Book › peer-review