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Gleninagh beach

Gleninagh beach

Site Details

Location
Gleninagh beach
Grid reference
53.1382331, -9.2020191
Fossil Name
Corals, gastropods
Fossil Type
Various marine animals (shells and other invertebrate animals – without backbones)
Fossil Age
Carboniferous 
Rock Type
Limestone
Access Info
Not accesible by people with restricted mobility. Best way to the beach is through Gleninagh castle. WARNING: This is a rocky coastal location with uneven terrain on the rocky outcrop. Please check weather conditions and take care as the rocks become slippery when wet.
Fossil Info
All along the beach many limestone rocks can be found with mainly corals and a few gastropods. 

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