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 …
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3
Aug
Heritage Week 2022 Schedule
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![The layers of sandstone and shale of the Cliffs of Moher.](https://www.burrengeopark.ie/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/Picture2-psdur33zamz2gnne6vsjo7zip20l7iwzviiqimlvwg.jpg)
27
Jul
The rocks of the Cliffs of Moher.
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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 …
![Fossil crinoids from the Burren. Left, fossil crinoid ossicle unique to Doolin; centre, typical preservation of crinoid bits; right, short section of intact stem.](https://www.burrengeopark.ie/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/Picture1-ps1gc7ai5v58sji6v5l3unitnxcv2kmdo0vy0n2fnk.jpg)
20
Jul
Fossil crinoids – Finding the ‘new’ in the old
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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 …
![Coral Conundrum](https://www.burrengeopark.ie/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/Coral-Conundrum-plpd3ge7osj58zw5yvkh7zc9zxj2vf9ksdb0jp67y8.jpg)
11
Mar
Coral Conundrum
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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 …
![How small creatures help shape our coast.](https://www.burrengeopark.ie/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/Picture1-plly6z93y1r9qoowsvf30zdrjj7jxfehh8umo3dygw.jpg)
9
Mar
How small creatures help shape our coast.
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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 …