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Work was carried out on geothermal energy in Ireland during the third European Community (EC) Geothermal research and development programme. The investigation of low enthalpy geothermal resources involved regional geological mapping, temperature measurement of springs, geophysical surveys, a study of the hydrochemistry of new springs and both deep drilling (500 m) and shallow drilling.
As Ireland is located in a stable tectonic environment, only low enthalpy geothermal energy can be expected to occur, located where deep groundwater circulation is able to take place. Indirect evidence suggests water, at least up to 30 C,does exist. However, the 3 500 m deep boreholes drilled during the project failed to find water significantly warmer than the adjacent springs (14 C to 23 C).
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