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Ireland > Killarney (Cill Airne) > Attractions in Killarney > Old Slate Quarry

Old Slate Quarry

Category: Sightseeing + Tours

On the northeast end of the island, Valentia Island

Old Slate Quarry - Reviews from across the web


Inside Valentia Island: Old Slate Quarry - TripAdvisor It's large, maybe 100m across. The roof goes up maybe 20m. In the middle of the cavern is an enormous pile of back slate rock, and there's very little light once you get past the entrance. It is pre... tripadvisor.com Old Slate Quarry (The) Valentia Valentia Island Republic of Ireland Slate quarry converted to religious grotto Perched high up on a towering hill is Valentia Island's old slate quarry. Here, slate was hollowed out for many years, going to roof such prestigious premises as the British Parliament and Paris Opera House. When the slate ran out, so did much of the island's prosperity. The gaping cavern that was l... .oag.com

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