A list of geological publications by the Geopark geologist
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Geopark Research
3
Jan
Discovery of new 315 million year old fossil sponge, Cyathophycus balori
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Dr. Eamon Doyle on Virgin Media News – 04/01/2024 An extraordinary new species of fossil sponge has been discovered in the rocks that make up the Cliffs of Moher by Dr. …
22
Apr
Earth Day 2023
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Today is International Earth Day, a day to celebrate the wonderful, natural world that surrounds us and a day to raise awareness of how we should protect it. This day …
3
Aug
Heritage Week 2022 Schedule
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It’s that time of year again. Heritage Week 2022 is just around the corner and we are excited to be hosting a number of bespoke events for you all to …
27
Jul
The rocks of the Cliffs of Moher.
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As the tourist season is in full swing, one of the most popular visitor locations will be the Cliffs of Moher. All visitors will experience a variety of feelings and …
20
Jul
Fossil crinoids – Finding the ‘new’ in the old
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The limestone of the Burren is packed with fossils. It is reasonable to say it is made of fossils. A lot of the time we don’t see them because the …
22
Jun
Big Brachiopods
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Large brachiopods are quite common in the limestone of the Burren. They can be seen in walls and loose rocks and in the rock of the limestone pavement that we …
11
Mar
Coral Conundrum
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Fossil corals are quite common in the limestone of the Burren. They can be easily seen around the Flaggy Shore and the walking trails at Mullaghmore in the Burren National …
9
Mar
How small creatures help shape our coast.
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Our coastal cliffs form a line of defence against a constant marine onslaught. From Black Head to Doolin the Burren limestone meets the sea and from Doolin and the Cliffs …