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Glengowla Mines is a Historic 19th Century Silver and
Lead Mine, situated in Oughterard, County Galway and
is in fact, Ireland's ONLY Show Mine
This Connemara mine, abandoned in 1865, is a unique reminder of the
19th Century methods of ore extraction and processing. Rock
formations in Glengowla are the roots of mountains which once reached
great heights.
Glengowla Silver and Lead Mine is a remarkable and impressive
example of how part of our valuable industrial heritage has been
reclaimed, restored and transformed into an outstanding visitor
attraction.
The mine is noted for it's rare and beautiful octahedral crystals of fluorite
and quartz. Pitch pine timbers believed to be brought back to the west of
Ireland by the emigrant coffin ships are still intact in the mine today.
Opening hours 10 AM - 6PM
Mid March till Mid November
Contact (091) 552021
(091) 552360
Mobile (087) 2529850
GLENGOWLA MINES
GLENGOWLA MINES
Irelands first Show Mine
