St. Patrick's Bay

St. Patricks Bay

Location: St. Patricks Bay
Grid reference: 52.148161, -6.895106
Fossil Name: Crinoids, brachiopods, corals, bryozoans
Fossil Type: Various marine animals (shells and other invertebrate animals – without backbones)
Fossil Age: Carboniferous (approx. 350 million years old)
Rock Type: Limestone
Access Info: WARNING! This is a rocky coastal location with uneven terrain and unprotected steep drops. Full access to the rocks containing the fossils at this location is possible only at low tide. Take care as rocks can become slippery when wet. Park at 52.148953, -6.897935 at the end of a small road. There is space for 1 – 2 cars. Access the beach via a small path to the east and walk north along the stony beach towards the rocks.
Fossil Info: Explore the limestone outcrops north along the coast towards St. Brecaun’s church. These Carboniferous rocks contain fossils such as crinoids, brachiopods, corals, bryozoans. Some fossils in this location have a white colour and stand out from the dark grey limestone.