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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 ...

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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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   Rocks sets, posters for the classroom, an activity book and county geology leaflets including this one were produced and circulated to all primary schools between 2007 and 2009. This leaflet provides an overview of the geology of County Galway and is an ideal introduction to the topic.

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

6. 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.

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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   What is County Galway known for?

   • The Slieve Aughty Mountains in the SSE corner of the county expose older sedimentary rocks (sandstones and mudstones) formed during Silurian and Devonian times (440 –354 million of years old). Economic aspects of County Galway Rocks. Rocks have played a key role in the socio-economic history 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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9. www.gsi.ie › en-ie › geoscience-topicsGeology of Ireland - Department of the Environment, Climate ...

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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.