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Mount Gabriel – Mizen Peninsula, Co. Cork

Posted on 1 September 2014 by Jan Hayes

Mount Gabriel not only provides a pretty great view of the peninsular but also features some mine shafts as well. We managed to find at least 3 mine shafts close in proximity to the road leading up to the mountain … Continue reading →

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The Allihies Copper Mine, West Cork

Posted on 3 November 2012 by Jan Hayes

  Back in May I finally got the opportunity to see it for myself. Allihies Copper Mine was at some point in the mid 1800’s, the largest copper mining operation in Europe and once the copper production dwindled in the … Continue reading →

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