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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 ...
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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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 ...
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.
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.
An audit of County Geological Sites in County Galway
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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 ...