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River Walk, Killarney

River Walk, Killarney

Site Details

Location
River Walk, Killarney
Grid reference
52.058222, -9.518611
Fossil Name
Brachiopods, crinoids 
Fossil Type
Various marine animals (shells and other invertebrate animals – without backbones)
Fossil Age
Carboniferous
Rock Type
Limestone
Access Info
At the northernmost gates to the Riverwalk from Mission road. There is easy access to the gate from both sides. 
Fossil Info
The building blocks of the gates are made of grey limestone that contain crinoids and brachiopods. 

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