• Acting as a forum for technical discussion and exchange on geophysical topics.
• Promoting the effective use of geophysics and increasing the standard of geophysical surveying.
• Representing the views and interests of geophysicists. 

Since it's foundation the association has achieved the following:

• Established a web site for exchange of information.
• Organised seminars: 

• Applications of GPR in the Built and Natural Environment (Dublin, May 2007)
• Geophysical Exploration of Ireland ’s Natural Resources (Dublin, May 2006)
• Engineering geophysics in Ireland, (Athlone, May 2005).
• Archeo-geophysics in Ireland,(Dublin, May 2004).
• Hydro-geophysics in Ireland, in co-operation with the International Association of Hydrogeologists (Dublin, May 2003).
• Marine Geophysical Investigations in Ireland, jointly with the Geotechnical Society of Ireland and the Petroleum Exploration Society of Great Britain - Irish Branch (Dublin, May 2002).
• The Effective use of Geophysical Methods in Ground Investigation, jointly with the Geotechnical Society of Ireland (Dublin, May 2001).
• The Geophysical Characteristics of Irish Base Metal Deposits, jointly with the IAEG (Galway, May 2000)

• Appointed a representative to the board of the Institute of Geologists of Ireland, who is responsible for representing the interests of geophysicists in Ireland.

The GAI membership is free at present. We welcome application for membership from anybody with a casual, academic or professional interest in geophysics. To apply for membership, browse to this page, please.