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26 Jan
UNESCO Artist for Peace to visit the Geopark

Marko Pogacnik, Slovenian artist, healer, prolific author and recently appointed UNESCO Artist for Peace is beginning a world workshop tour of Geoparks. Marko will be visiting the Burren in May of …

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23 Nov
Carsten Kreiger puts wonders of the Burren in the frame

The unique landscape of the Burren and the Cliffs of Moher on Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way is the subject of a new book by one of Ireland’s leading photographers. This Is …

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18 Nov
Geopark shortlisted for National Geographic World Legacy Award

The Burren and Cliffs of Moher Geopark has been shortlisted in an international awards scheme hosted by The National Geographic. The Geopark, which was yesterday designated as a UNESCO site following …

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17 Nov
Burren and Cliffs of Moher Geopark awarded new UNESCO designation

The Burren and Cliffs of Moher Geopark has been designated as a UNESCO site following a vote at the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) General Conference in …

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Marshmallow folds
11 Sep
The Burren and Cliffs of Moher successfully retain Geopark status

The Burren and Cliffs of Moher has successfully retained its Geopark designation for a further period following a reassessment and revalidation by the UNESCO supported Global Geopark Network. The designation is …

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29 Jun
Revalidation of The Burren and Cliffs of Moher Geopark status

Representatives of the Global Geopark Network were in the Geopark to undertake a reassessment and revalidation of The Burren and Cliffs of Moher Geopark status. The UNESCO-supported designation is subject to …

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9 Jun
Geopark serves up ‘Free cup of tea if you cycle to me’

Several businesses in the Burren and Cliffs of Moher Geopark, all members of the Burren ecotourism network are offering free cups of tea to anyone who arrives to their business …

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9 Jun
Burren Geology Field School Opens

A new geology field school opened in County Clare today is expected to draw students from all over the world to the limestone karst landscape of the Burren. Developed by the …

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Burren Food Trail Members
28 May
The Burren Food Trail is Cream of the Crop

Press Release: The Burren Food has been named the Irish winner of this year’s “European Destination of Excellence – Tourism and Local Gastronomy” (EDEN) award for developing a tourism offering …

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