DEC to FEB after appointment.
[2006]
Groups (16+): Adults EUR , Children (3-18) EUR . [2006]
Silver Mine
Lead Mine
| Location: | N59 Galway/Clifden, 3km west of Oughterard, Connemara. |
| Open: |
MAR to NOV daily 10-18, tours every 20min, last tour 17:30. DEC to FEB after appointment. [2006] |
| Fee: |
Adults EUR 7.50, Children (0-18) EUR 4, Seniors EUR 6.50, Family (2+2) EUR 22. Groups (16+): Adults EUR , Children (3-18) EUR . [2006] |
| Classification: |
Silver Mine
Lead Mine
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| Light: | electric |
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| Bibliography: | |
| Address: |
Glengowla Mines, Oughterard, County Galway, Tel: +353-91-552021, +353-87-2529850, Fax: +353-91-552360.
E-mail: |
| Last update: | $Date: 2008/10/09 18:32:12 $ |
| 1851 | mining started. | |
| 1865 | mine closed. | |
| 1999 | opened to the public. |
The mining followed ore veins in marble, which contain calcite and quartz and of course some ores. Lead and silver was found in form of galena and pyrite. The total production of the mine during 14 years was 390 tons of lead and 28 kilograms of silver.
Among mineral collectors the mine is famous for its rare and beautiful minerals. There are quartz, calcite, barite, sphalerite, chalcopyrite and the rare bluegreen octahedral fluorite crystals.
Glengowla Mine is a historic 19th century silver and lead mine. It shows the techniques of ore extraction and processing during this time. On the surface several buildings have been restored, the powder magazine, blacksmith's workshop and the agent's cottage. Different items rescued from the mine during the development are on display in this buildings. A hand windlass and a horse-gin have been constructed. The plunger of the main pump is on display in the restored Captain's cottage.
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