A plea for Irish mines and minerals, under an Irish board, and for preparation of a mining survey

Abstract

The first step is to have a careful mining survey made, for hitherto none has been attempted; the geological survey, about which more hereafter, was made from surface indications only, and from such mining information or traditions as the officers couid collect. For the preparation of a mining survey it is essential to make expensive boring operations, in such localities as may be advised by our mining experts, and for this diamond-drills and a large sum of money is necessary.