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National Geographic Award Winners
9 Mar
Geopark wins National Geographic World Legacy Award

The Burren and Cliffs of Moher Geopark has been recognised as a Global leader in sustainable destination development. The Geopark was named winner of the Destination Leadership award by The National …

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3 Mar
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, recently designated as a UNESCO site has been shortlisted …

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2 Feb
GeoparkLIFE Universal Access project receives award shortlisting

The Burren and Cliffs of Moher Geoparks Universal Access project with the Brothers of Charity, Ennis and local heritage guide Tony Kirby has just been shortlisted for an AONTAS STAR …

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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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