The “Carboniferous evolution of The Burren and Cliffs of Moher” was named in the list of the Second 100 IUGS Geological Heritage Sites at the 37th International Geological Congress in Busan ...

Formed over millions of years and soaring vertically skywards for 700ft, the Cliffs of Moher are an impressive sight. Seeing them from a boat offers a wholly different perspective. Here’s why.

The Co Clare geological site’s inclusion on the list follows its nomination by Dr. Eamon Doyle, Geologist with the Burren and Cliffs of Moher UNESCO Global Geopark. 3 ...

Geological formation: These majestic cliffs were formed around 320 million years ago during the Carboniferous period. The rock layers consist primarily of shale, siltstone, and sandstone.

The Co Clare geological site’s inclusion on the list follows its nomination by Dr. Eamon Doyle, Geologist with the Burren and Cliffs of Moher UNESCO Global Geopark.

On the west coast of Ireland, the Cliffs of Moher drop some 509 feet to the Atlantic Ocean, making for one of the country’s most iconic attractions with more than 1 million visitors a year. But ...

The Burren and the Cliffs of Moher are two of the most popular sites in the country, with visitors from home and abroad flocking in their thousands every year.

Synopsis. These enchanting 300-million-years-old Cliffs of Moher stand tall as Ireland's geological heritage and a symbol of the country’s rich and flourishing natural life.

The Cliffs have been featured in a few films, including “The Princess Bride” and “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.” It's easy to reach the Cliffs of Moher by bus, train, or car—or ...

A new species of fossil sponge dating back hundreds of millions of years has been discovered near the Cliffs of Moher on the west coast. The 315-million-year-old sponge, named Cyathophycus balori ...