Site Details

Location

Akeragh / Ballinprior Beach

Grid reference

52.355582, -9.8377535

Fossil Name

Crinoids

Fossil Type

Marine animals (shells, invertebrate animals – without backbones)

Fossil Age

Carboniferous

Rock Type

Limestone

Access Info

This locality can be access directly from the small parking area at Akeragh Beach, or, by walking north along the beach, from the larger Banna Strand carparks. There are two fossil bearing rocky outcrops at this location. WARNING! This is a rocky coastal location with uneven terrain. Take care as rocks can become slippery when wet. Full access to the rocks containing the fossils at this location is only possible at low tide.

Fossil Info

Dark grey limestone with lighter grey crinoid ossicles as visible as circular shapes