Burren and Cliffs of Moher - Geological Survey of Ireland
Burren and Cliffs of Moher - Geological Survey of Ireland
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<strong>Burren</strong> & <strong>Cliffs</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Moher</strong> Global Geopark - Irel<strong>and</strong><br />
<strong>Burren</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Cliffs</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Moher</strong><br />
Global Geopark<br />
Co. Clare – Irel<strong>and</strong><br />
“Community, Education <strong>and</strong> Tourism”<br />
Dr. Ronán Hennessy<br />
Geopark Geologist
<strong>Burren</strong> & <strong>Cliffs</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Moher</strong> Global Geopark - Irel<strong>and</strong><br />
<strong>Burren</strong> & <strong>Cliffs</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Moher</strong> Global Geopark<br />
• Project coordinated by <strong>Burren</strong> Connect<br />
• Supported by:<br />
• Clare County Council<br />
•<strong>Geological</strong> <strong>Survey</strong> <strong>of</strong> Irel<strong>and</strong><br />
•Shannon Development<br />
• Steering Group<br />
• Advisory Group
<strong>Burren</strong> & <strong>Cliffs</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Moher</strong> Global Geopark - Irel<strong>and</strong><br />
<strong>Burren</strong> & <strong>Cliffs</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Moher</strong> Global Geopark<br />
Management Structure
<strong>Burren</strong> & <strong>Cliffs</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Moher</strong> Global Geopark - Irel<strong>and</strong><br />
Application to the European Geoparks<br />
Network:<br />
Submitted in October 2010<br />
Application available at<br />
www.burrenconnect.ie/geopark
<strong>Burren</strong> & <strong>Cliffs</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Moher</strong> Global Geopark - Irel<strong>and</strong><br />
Award at European Geoparks<br />
Network Meeting 2011
<strong>Burren</strong> & <strong>Cliffs</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Moher</strong> Global Geopark - Irel<strong>and</strong><br />
The <strong>Burren</strong> as a Geopark<br />
• Karst limestone l<strong>and</strong>scape<br />
• Coastal l<strong>and</strong>forms – <strong>Cliffs</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Moher</strong><br />
• Archaeological heritage<br />
• Unique floral assemblages<br />
• Traditional farming culture<br />
• Irish music & dance<br />
• Caving, surfing, walking, match-making
<strong>Burren</strong> & <strong>Cliffs</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Moher</strong> Global Geopark - Irel<strong>and</strong><br />
<strong>Geological</strong> Heritage<br />
• Carboniferous Limestones<br />
• Namurian Shales & Siltstones<br />
• Longest stalactite NE Europe – 7m<br />
• Limestone pavement<br />
• Extensive underground cave systems<br />
• Glacial l<strong>and</strong>forms<br />
• Coastal l<strong>and</strong>forms
<strong>Burren</strong> & <strong>Cliffs</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Moher</strong> Global Geopark - Irel<strong>and</strong><br />
<strong>Burren</strong> & <strong>Cliffs</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Moher</strong> Global Geopark<br />
• 9 Geosites<br />
• 11 Visitor & Information Centres<br />
• 9 WWW Info Points<br />
• 2 Educational Centres<br />
• 2 Research Centres<br />
• <strong>Burren</strong> Ecotourism Network<br />
• <strong>Burren</strong> Charter<br />
• <strong>Burren</strong> National Park<br />
• Archaeological Monuments<br />
• National & Regional Walking Routes<br />
• Cycling Routes<br />
• Farm Tours Co-operative<br />
• Protected Areas <strong>of</strong> Conservation<br />
• Geo-Learning Centre Network
<strong>Burren</strong> & <strong>Cliffs</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Moher</strong> Global Geopark - Irel<strong>and</strong><br />
Geosites
<strong>Burren</strong> & <strong>Cliffs</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Moher</strong> Global Geopark - Irel<strong>and</strong><br />
Geopark Information Panels
<strong>Burren</strong> & <strong>Cliffs</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Moher</strong> Global Geopark - Irel<strong>and</strong><br />
Walking & Cycling Routes
<strong>Burren</strong> & <strong>Cliffs</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Moher</strong> Global Geopark - Irel<strong>and</strong><br />
<strong>Burren</strong> & <strong>Cliffs</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Moher</strong> Global Geopark<br />
• The <strong>Burren</strong> Centre – Visitor Centre<br />
• <strong>Burren</strong> Outdoor Education Centre – Activities<br />
• <strong>Cliffs</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Moher</strong> Visitor Centre - Visitor Centre<br />
• <strong>Burren</strong>beo Trust – Environmental Charity<br />
• <strong>Burren</strong> National Park – Conservation<br />
• Clare Farm Heritage Tours Co-op – Agriculture & more
<strong>Burren</strong> & <strong>Cliffs</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Moher</strong> Global Geopark - Irel<strong>and</strong><br />
TOURISM – Information<br />
• Outdoor Information Panels<br />
Fanore Beach<br />
• <strong>Burren</strong> Ecotourism Network<br />
• Visitor centre information<br />
• Information/Map Brochures<br />
www.burrenconnect.ie<br />
Lisdoonvarna Spa Wells<br />
Poulnabrone Dolmen
<strong>Burren</strong> & <strong>Cliffs</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Moher</strong> Global Geopark - Irel<strong>and</strong><br />
<strong>Burren</strong> Ecotourism Network<br />
The Network shows their commitment to ecotourism principles by:<br />
• Using environmentally sustainable practices<br />
• Bringing people into nature<br />
• Promoting our natural <strong>and</strong> cultural heritage<br />
• Contributing to conservation<br />
• Maximising benefits for local communities<br />
• Ensuring visitor satisfaction<br />
• Marketing responsibly<br />
• Increasing cultural respect <strong>and</strong> awareness<br />
www.burrenecotourism.com
<strong>Burren</strong> & <strong>Cliffs</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Moher</strong> Global Geopark - Irel<strong>and</strong><br />
EDUCATION<br />
• “Underst<strong>and</strong>ing the L<strong>and</strong>scape”<br />
- 5 Week Spring Evening Course<br />
- <strong>Burren</strong> Outdoor Education Centre<br />
• Primary Schools Programme<br />
- NEED Project<br />
- Ecobeo “My <strong>Burren</strong> Heritage”<br />
- Schools Earthquake Competition<br />
• Geo-Pack to every school in Geopark
<strong>Burren</strong> & <strong>Cliffs</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Moher</strong> Global Geopark - Irel<strong>and</strong><br />
EDUCATION<br />
• Visitor centre staff training<br />
- <strong>Cliffs</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Moher</strong> Rangers<br />
• Tourism staff training<br />
- Farm Tours Co-op<br />
• Education Resources website<br />
- www.GeoNeeed.org<br />
• Stone Water & Ice<br />
– Books; Maps; Schools Pack
<strong>Burren</strong> & <strong>Cliffs</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Moher</strong> Global Geopark - Irel<strong>and</strong><br />
STONE, WATER <strong>and</strong> ICE<br />
• 64 page A5 Illustrated Booklet on the Geology <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Burren</strong><br />
• 36 page A4 Scientific Guide to the Geology <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Burren</strong><br />
• Z-Card map<br />
• Schools & Visitor Centres Education Pack:<br />
• Teachers’ Information Booklet<br />
• 22 Information Sheets<br />
• 8 Worksheets<br />
• Visitor Centre Map Panels<br />
• Google Earth maps on GeoNEED.org
<strong>Burren</strong> & <strong>Cliffs</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Moher</strong> Global Geopark - Irel<strong>and</strong>
<strong>Burren</strong> & <strong>Cliffs</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Moher</strong> Global Geopark - Irel<strong>and</strong><br />
Stone, Water <strong>and</strong> Ice Series<br />
• 22 Geo-information sheets & maps<br />
• 18 Student activity sheets<br />
• Fold-out map <strong>of</strong> Geopark geosites<br />
• Pop-up map panels – visitor centres<br />
• www.geoneed.org
<strong>Burren</strong> & <strong>Cliffs</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Moher</strong> Global Geopark - Irel<strong>and</strong><br />
Stone, Water <strong>and</strong> Ice Series<br />
• 22 Geo-information sheets & maps<br />
• 18 Student activity sheets<br />
• Fold-out map <strong>of</strong> Geopark geosites<br />
• Pop-up map panels – visitor centres<br />
• www.geoneed.org
<strong>Burren</strong> & <strong>Cliffs</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Moher</strong> Global Geopark - Irel<strong>and</strong><br />
Google Earth Maps<br />
www.geoneed.org/gis-google-earth
<strong>Burren</strong> & <strong>Cliffs</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Moher</strong> Global Geopark - Irel<strong>and</strong><br />
COMMUNITY & OUTREACH<br />
• Geo-Explorer Day<br />
• <strong>Burren</strong> in Bloom – Annual / May<br />
• Geoparks Week Events<br />
• Evening Talks & Walks<br />
• National Heritage Week Events<br />
• Evening Geology Course
<strong>Burren</strong> & <strong>Cliffs</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Moher</strong> Global Geopark - Irel<strong>and</strong><br />
Conferences & Associations<br />
• Google/<strong>Geological</strong> Society <strong>of</strong> America<br />
Conference – Google Inc, California<br />
• IGRM conference<br />
• <strong>Burren</strong> Spring Conference<br />
• UCC<br />
• NUI Galway<br />
• GSI - Dublin<br />
• Irish <strong>Geological</strong> Association<br />
• UK-Irel<strong>and</strong> Limestone Pavement<br />
Conservation Group
<strong>Burren</strong> & <strong>Cliffs</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Moher</strong> Global Geopark - Irel<strong>and</strong><br />
Publicity & Promotion<br />
• Science Spin Magazine<br />
• Earth Science Irel<strong>and</strong><br />
• Newspapers<br />
• Local & National Radio<br />
Earth (American <strong>Geological</strong><br />
Institute)<br />
Article Oct 2011
<strong>Burren</strong> & <strong>Cliffs</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Moher</strong> Global Geopark - Irel<strong>and</strong><br />
<strong>Burren</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Cliffs</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Moher</strong><br />
Global Geopark<br />
Co. Clare – Irel<strong>and</strong><br />
Dr. Ronán Hennessy<br />
Geopark Geologist<br />
www.burrenconnect.ie/geopark<br />
<strong>Burren</strong> Connect Project
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