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1. www.researchgate.net › publication › 264932822Galway rocks: an introduction to the geology of County Galway

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   Jan 1, 2006 · The boundary between the Carboniferous sedimentary rocks and the igneous and metamorphic rocks of the Connemarabasement between Galway andOughterard has been described, either all or in part, as ...

2. www.researchgate.net › profile › Martin-FeelyGalway Rocks - ResearchGate

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   The Rocks of County Galway. The three rock groups igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic make up the bedrock geology of County Galway. The geographical distribution of the various rock types is ...

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4. www.gsi.ie › Pages › Geoschol-Galway-GeologyCounty Geology of Ireland: Galway - Department of the ...

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   This leaflet provides an overview of the geology of County Galway and is an ideal introduction to the topic. The Geology highlights of County Galway include the Galway Granite, the Connemara metamorphic rocks and mountains, the Connemara marble, the Glengowla Mine and the Aran Islands. Download publication. More resources for the classroom by ...

5. gsi.geodata.gov.ie › Reports › Galway_City_AuditThe Geological Heritage of Galway City - Department of the ...

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   The Galway City Biodiveristy Plan 2014-2024 states: ‘The distribution and diversity of habitats in the city reflects to a large extent the underlying geology and soils, as well as climate and land-use history. In the west of the city there is acid peat-land and heath, which overlies granite rocks.

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   Extrusive Igneous rocks, igneous rocks that have formed above the earth’s surface, are common in the north-east where the basaltic lavas have given rise to the Antrim-Derry plateau. Intrusive igneous rocks, igneous rocks that formed below the earth’s surface, such as granites can be seen in Counties Donegal, Armagh, Down, Wicklow and Galway.

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8. storymaps.arcgis.com › stories › 0a5423b05f494aThe Geological Heritage of County Galway - ArcGIS StoryMaps

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   An audit of County Geological Sites in County Galway

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   What type of rock is found in Galway City?

   • Whilst bedrock surface exposure may be limited in this urban/suburban setting, Galway City exhibits a diverse geological foundation. The city hosts the three main rock types: igneous rock at the west, metamorphic rock in the centre and sedimentary rock at the east.

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   What is a geological Site in Galway?

   • Geological Map of Galway City with County Geological Site locations indicated. a general term for the rock, usually solid, that underlies soil or other unconsolidated, superficial material. unconsolidated, unsorted glacial deposits consisting of boulders and cobbles mixed with very finely ground-up rock or silt. Also known as till.

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   What are the three types of bedrock in County Galway?

   • The three rock groups igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic make up the bedrock geology of County Galway. The geographical distribution of the various rock types is shown in figure 3. Eight different patterns on the map reflect different rock units recognised and mapped by geologists since the 19th century.

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   Who audited Galway City geological sites?

   • The audit of County Geological Sites of Galway City was completed in 2020. The audit was carried out by Ronan Hennessy, Robert Meehan, Vincent Gallagher, Matthew Parkes and Clare Glanville. The Galway City Geological Heritage Project was supported by Geological Survey Ireland. Recommended citation:

   The Geological Heritage of Galway City | Geological Survey of Ireland

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   What do the rocks of County Galway tell us?

   • The rocks of County Galway tell of hundreds of millions of years of the Earth’s four and a half billion year evolution. formation of rocks. What does the term ‘rock’ mean to a geologist ? T o geologists, rock is a naturally occurring solid. They can be coarse to fine grained, consisting of mineral (e.g. quartz, feldspars, calcite)

   Galway rocks: an introduction to the geology of County Galway

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   Does Galway have bedrock?

   • The Salthill coastline, fringed by a revetement constructed of granite boulders that protect against coastal erosion, is also underlain by Galway Granite bedrock. Whilst bedrock surface exposure may be limited in this urban/suburban setting, Galway City exhibits a diverse geological foundation.

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10. www.gsi.ie › en-ie › publicationsThe Geological Heritage of Galway City - Department of the ...

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    The audit of County Geological Sites of Galway City was completed in 2020. The audit was carried out by Ronan Hennessy, Robert Meehan, Vincent Gallagher, Matthew Parkes and Clare Glanville. The Galway City Geological Heritage Project was supported by Geological Survey Ireland. Main Report. The Geological Heritage of Galway City; Individual Site ...