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GSI produced a book aimed at teachers and enthusiasts alike to better understand earth processes, rocks and the geology of Ireland. Please see dedicated publication page to download the book or purchase it from the online shop. Geology of Ireland Geology of Ireland. Page Content.

Bedrock map of Ireland Irish bedrock maps shows both the onshore and offshore bedrock geology Ireland. Bedrock map of Ireland Tile 1 Description. Tile 3 Description. Tile 4 Description. Tile 5 Description. Tile 6 Description. Tile 7 Description. Tile 8 Description. Tile 9 Description. Tile 10 Description. Tile 11 Description. Tile 12 Description. Tile 13 Description. Tile 14 Description.

The country is also famous for its many cathedrals and castles such as Blarney Castle, home to the Blarney Stone, the Rock of Cashel.

At the center of the island, there is a circle of coastal mountains that surround the low plains located at the center. The highest mountain is called Carrauntoohil in County Kerry rising to heights of 3, feet above sea level.

The province of Leinster has some of the best lands for farming on the island while the western regions provide spectacular green panoramic scenes with their mountainous and rocky landscape. The River Shannon, the longest river in Ireland stretching as long as miles, originates in County Cavan in the northwestern part and flows 70 miles to the mid-west in Limerick city.

Different parts of the island have varying geological provinces. In the far west, for example, around County Donegal and Galway, there is a medium to high grade igneous and metamorphic complex of Caledonide affinity, like the Scottish Highlands.

Even further to the south, there is a region of granite intrusives along the coastline of County Wexford, similar to the one in Wales. The island of Ireland plays host to no less than two independent countries. Most of the island forms the Republic of Ireland, while the northeastern corner "Northern Ireland" is part of the United Kingdom.

Both these countries are members of the European Union, a loose federation of countries which are coloured blue on the map above and are striving to become ever more closely linked. As Ireland is one of the poorest parts of the European Union, both parts of the island have benefitted greatly from membership. Ireland is a large island situated in the north Atlantic off north west Europe. In fact, at 82, km2, it is the 20th largest island in the world. It is the second largest member of the British Isles archipelago Britian being the largest at , km2 , which is also home to the Isle of Man, Shetlands, Orkneys, Scilly Isles, Western Isles and numerous other offshore islands.