Heritage Week 2022 Schedule

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.

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

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 …

11 Mar

Coral Conundrum

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.

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 …