This Connemara mine
Glengowla mines abandoned in 1865, are a unique reminder of the 19th Century methods of ore extraction and processing.Rock formations
Rock formations in Glengowla are the roots of mountains which once reached great heights.Glengowla Silver and Lead Mine
Glengowla Silver and Lead Mines are a remarkable and impressive example of how part of our valuable industrial heritage has been reclaimed, restored and transformed into an outstanding visitor attraction.Octahedral crystals
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.
GLENGOWLA MINES
Irelands first Show Mine
Opening Hours 10 AM - 6PM Mid March till Mid November
Contact (091) 552021 / (091) 552360 or (087) 2529850
Glengowla Mines are Historic 19th Century Silver and Lead Mines, situated in Oughterard, County Galway and were in fact, Ireland's FIRST
Show Mines.
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New Attractions at Glengowla
We have recently started Sheep dog herding
demonstrations for groups of people visiting
the mine. The public also get to hand feed
the sheep and lambs, for more information
please call (087) 252 9850.
The slideshow above has photographs taken around the mine.
Guided Tours of the mine
We have guided tours with a fully qualified guide keen to answer your questions.Sheepdog herding
At Glengowla we have just recently started a sheep dog herding demonstration and hand feeding of the sheep and lambs.Shop
Glengowla Gift Shop has all sorts of gifts with a focus on minerals and gems.Museum
Glengowla Museum has artifacts collected during the mines excavation and history on the area.Gold Panning
The kids enjoy gold panning for free and get to keep the gems they find.Refreshments
We serve refreshments in the shop and there are outside seating areasFree Car Parking
Farm Walks
Glengowla Mines are situated on a working farm and there are kilometers of walks you can use.