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National Library of Ireland

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Location
National Library of Ireland
Grid reference
53.341655094, -6.254779458
Fossil Name
Brachiopods, corals, crinoids
Fossil Type
Various marine animals (shells and other invertebrate animals – without backbones)
Fossil Age
Carboniferous
Rock Type
Limestone
Access Info
The locality is easily accessed from the adjacent footpath.
Fossil Info
The fossils appear white in the darker grey limestone. The brachiopod and crinoid fossils are abundant and well-preserved, while the solitary corals are less well-represented. 

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