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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 · Of all the rock types to be found in Co. Galway, the Connemara marble is the most celebrated (Figure 5). The marble is to be found stretching for about 30 km. in an E-W direction along

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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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   An audit of County Geological Sites in County Galway

7. www.gsi.ie › en-ie › publicationsThe Geological Heritage of County Galway - Department of the ...

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   The Galway Geological Heritage Project was supported by Geological Survey Ireland, Galway County Council and The Heritage Council. The resulting report is a contribution to the County Galway Heritage and Biodiversity Plan 2017-2022. Main Report. The Geological Heritage of Galway; Individual Site Reports. Altnagalghera-Benchoona-Salrock-Rosroe

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   What is Galway rocks?

   • Galway Rocks ! – an introduction to the geology of County Galway. Ireland is enjoying unprecedented economic growth at present. W ith this growth comes much people throughout Ireland. Similar infrastructural development has occurred, through the ages on many continents in parallel with economic growth. For example, the building of the

   Galway rocks: an introduction to the geology of County Galway

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   What is the geology of County Galway?

   • The geology of County Galway can be generally divided into two main regions : a) a western region which is the Connemara area and is dominated by igneous and metamorphic rocks and represents the earliest geological history of the county and , b) an eastern region generally underlain by the limestones of the Carboniferous period.

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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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   How many geological heritage sites are there in Galway?

   • Created by Galway County Council using content provided by Geological Survey Ireland this interactive guide outlines the 134 most important geological heritage sites as defined by by the Irish Geological Heritage Programme (IGH) of the Geological Survey Ireland. The audit of County Geological Sites of County Galway was completed in 2019.

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   Who audited County Galway geological sites?

   • The audit of County Geological Sites of County Galway was completed in 2019. The audit was carried out by Robert Meehan, Vincent Gallagher, Ronan Hennessy, Matthew Parkes, and Sarah Gatley. The Galway Geological Heritage Project was supported by Geological Survey Ireland, Galway County Council and The Heritage Council.

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   Who supported the Galway geological heritage project?

   • The Galway Geological Heritage Project was supported by Geological Survey Ireland, Galway County Council and The Heritage Council. The resulting report is a contribution to the County Galway Heritage and Biodiversity Plan 2017-2022. All 134 site locations can be seen in the interactive map below.

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9. www.visitgalway.ie › explore › places-of-interestDry Stone Walls - Unique Stone Walls In Galway | Galway

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   Dry stone walls in Galway vary in type and style depending on the local geology, topography and tradition. The most common type is the single wall, which consists of one layer of stones stacked on top of each other. The single wall can be further divided into subtypes based on the shape and size of the stones used.