The Geological Heritage of Cork City

The audit of County Geological Sites in Cork City was completed in 2022. The audit was carried out by Erin Leahy, Clare Glanville and Brian McConnell. The Cork Geological Heritage Project was supported by Geological Survey Ireland. The resulting report supports the Draft Cork City Heritage and Biodiversity Plan 2021-2026.

Main Report

• The Geological Heritage of Cork City

Individual Site Reports

• Ballinlough Fields
• Beaumont Quarry
• Blackrock Diamond Quarry
• Inniscarra Bar
• Patrick’s Hill
• Shandon Tower
• St Fin Barre’s Cathedral
• St Joseph’s Section

Shapefile

• Cork City

Recommended citation:

Leahy, E., Glanville, C., McConnell, B., 2021. The Geological Heritage of Cork City. An audit of County Geological Sites in Cork City. Geological Survey Ireland. Unpublished Report.     

Topic: Geology, Heritage

Programme: Geoheritage, Geological Mapping, Planning

Category: Research, Education

Type: Report