Ireland's Fossil Heritage
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Ireland’s Fossil Heritage is a science engagement project funded by Research Ireland @researchirel based at @uccBEES
University College Cork
Joined November 2021
#TheGreatIrishFossilHunt is here! We need your help to find fossils in natural rocky outcrops and also in urban buildings and footpaths. Simply take a picture of any fossil you find send it to us! For more information, visit our website: https://t.co/OgriTeFhMn Let the hunt begin!
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We are delighted to announce we have been awarded County Winner in the National Heritage Week Awards for our Tralee Fossil Walk in August. Thank you to everyone who took part in the event and to the Heritage Council for this recognition. @ucccollegeofsefs @corkpalaeo @uccbees
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The School of BEES is thrilled to reveal the newest addition to the UCC Geological Garden: an extremely fossiliferous Carboniferous limestone, courtesy of Kilkenny Limestone Quarries, part of the Brachot group. Find out more on our website: https://t.co/UYJ8gAjjWa
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New artwork on North Main Street! 🎨 Fossils of brachiopods, gastropods & corals come alive in a stunning utility box painting by @tomhdoig funded by @corkcitycouncil’s Community Heritage Grant. 🐚🪸 Explore more with our Fossil Map 👉 https://t.co/tUzW3qJoJm
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Cork’s streets are about to get a little more prehistoric ✨ With support from @irishfossils, local artist @tomhdoig is adding fossil-inspired stencil art to a utility box on North Main Street. Watch the city’s history and creativity come alive! #FossilsOnTheStreet #CorkCulture
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The Great Irish Fossil Hunt is CLOSED! The team will now visit as many fossil sites as possible to confirm the locations. Then the work begins on our new fossil map of Ireland — set to be revealed at a special launch event in November! 👉 Stay tuned here for updates!
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Less than a week to go! Have you found a fossil? Submit it to the Great Irish Fossil Hunt before 5pm this Sunday, August 31st! Don’t miss your chance to put your area on Ireland’s official fossil map — get involved before it’s too late! #IrishFossilHunt #FossilMap #LastChance
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That’s a wrap on #HeritageWeek2025! Missed out or want to keep the fossil fun going? The Great Irish Fossil Hunt is open for 1 MORE WEEK! Help us build the Irish Fossil Map by sending in photos of fossils in place (not loose) from anywhere in Ireland https://t.co/OOcQ0qylmO
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#HeritageWeek2025 is underway, and our fossil walks are now in full swing across the country! There are still a few spots left for our Waterford Fossil Walk this Thursday — don’t miss out! 📩 Get in touch now to claim your place before they’re gone!
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Walks in Dublin, Tralee, Kilkenny, Galway, & Cork are sold out! We've added a second date in Cork, and there are still spaces available in: 📍 Tullamore 📍 Limerick 📍 Waterford 📍 Westport 📧 To book your spot, email jfranklin@ucc.ie today. #heritageweek2025
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Due to popular demand, we’ve another Fossil Walk in Cork City on Aug 22nd! Spots are still available for our fossil walks in: Cork, Dublin, Limerick, Galway, Westport, Tralee, Tullamore, Kilkenny, and Waterford. 📧 Email jfranklin@ucc.ie to book #heritageweek2025
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Closing Soon! The Great Irish Fossil Hunt closes on Aug 31st! Help us build Ireland’s fossil map by sending a photo of any fossil you find, along with the location. Remember the fossil must be in place (not loose) in a natrual or urban location and easily accessible
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📍 Found Fossils in Your Area? Get them on the map! Join the Great Irish Fossil Hunt by sending us a photo of the fossils (not loose or broken), along with the exact location via the form on our website. 🗓️ Deadline: Aug 31st https://t.co/JqZxrDn8Lm
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🐚Join palaeontologists from @ucc on one of our Fossil Walks for #HeritageWeek2025! We'll explore the most spectacular fossils in building stones, walls & footpaths in 9 towns across Ireland. Visit our website to book your place: 👉 https://t.co/RcdUTlsByf
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Listen back to Mooney Goes Wild @RTERadio from Monday July 14th to hear Prof Maria McNamara @SEFSUCC @Researchirel giving updates on the Great Irish Fossil Hunt including tips on how to find fossils and how to submit your entry. https://t.co/qFlszXcUq1
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Tune in to Mooney Goes Wild this evening on RTÉ radio 1 to hear Prof Maria McNamara talk all things fossils and the Great Irish Fossil Hunt! @RTERadio1 @UCC
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Let’s get your area on the fossil map! Fossils can be hiding in rocky outcrops or even in urban spots like footpaths, gutters, windowsills, and paving stones. 💡 Remember: ✅ The fossil must be in its original location (not loose) ✅ The site must be publicly accessible
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🚨FOSSIL UPDATE🚨 Nearly 600 fossils have already been found as part of The Great Irish Fossil Hunt — but the adventure isn’t over yet! We’re still missing fossils from these counties: 🔍 Armagh 🔍 Carlow 🔍 Derry 🔍 Down 🔍 Longford 🔍 Tyrone
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We are potentially walking on fossils every day! Fossils are in the natural rock outcrops at our beaches & mountains & inside the building stones of the footpaths, gutters, windowsills & paving stones of our towns & cities. https://t.co/ggNgROzcWj
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Visit our Fossil Exhibit at the Cork Carnival of Science!🦖 📍 Fitzgerald’s Park, Cork 📅 June 7th & 8th Enjoy fun fossil-themed games and hands-on activities for all ages. Explore our fascinating collection of real Irish fossils to help you on the Great Irish Fossil Hunt!
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🎪 6 sleeps until #CarnivalofScience! 50+ exhibitors ready to WOW and amaze! 🐄 Find out how @VistaMilk helps framers grow food sustainably 🐝 Learn about Honeybees and Bee Lodges with @IrishBeeCP 🦖 Hold & learn about fossils visit @IrishFossils 🔗 https://t.co/szvC2sTPkF
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