Kerry Geopark V I D E O (Total running time 25 mins)
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CHAPTER 1 - Introduction |
 The Skellig Rocks from Lamb's Head, Caherdaniel |
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| CHAPTER 2 - Location and Geography Kerry Geopark is part of the famous Ring of Kerry or Iveragh Peninsula and juts out into the Atlantic Ocean. Including the highest mountain [Corrán Tuathail] in Ireland, the NE to SW west trending mountains rise to majestic heights along the entire stretch of the peninsula. Subsequently the geography of the region provides for incredible scenery in a sub-tropical setting warmed by Gulf Stream waters. |
 Jagged peaks and cliffs mark the edge of the Geopark |
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| CHAPTER 3 - Geology Kerry Geopark began life as a desert, when Ireland was situated south of the Equator 400 million years ago. In these harsh conditions, baking heat, flash floods and drying lagoons helped create the sandstones we see today. A subsequent period of mountain building, followed by millions of years of erosion, periodic volcanism and an Ice Age created the jagged mountains so familair to us now. The discovery of fossilised Tetrapod footprints give us a vital clue as to the type of life that existed during the Geopark's formative years (Devonian). Copper ore discovered in the Geopark, provided a much needed resource for humankind's development. |
 Rugged sandstone mountains are typical of the Geopark's sedimentary past. |
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| CHAPTER 4 - Archaeology From Mesolithic time to modern times Kerry Geopark has been occupied by humans who have left their mark on the landscape of the Iveragh Peninsula. From ancient burial sites to rock art, standing stones, stone circles, forts and Christian artefacts the remnants of the Geopark's past is clearly in evidence. |
 A typical Ogham Standing Stone |
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| CHAPTER 5 - Flora and Fauna Subtropical as well as native plants hide a myriad of other wildlife found within Kerry Geopark. The best way to observe it is by getting out of your car and either walking or cycling along the many signposted route ways. If land based activities are not your forté then take a boat trip to see abundant marine wildlife such as seabirds, whales and dolphins... if diving is your preference a myriad of lush sub-marine environments awaits your senses. Try fishing, surfing, kayaking or swimming - you won't be disappointed! |
 Lush flora awaits your senses |
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The Old Ballroom, Killarney Road, Sneem, Co. Kerry | kerrygeopark@sccird.com | Tel: 064 75824