Glengowla Mines, Lead and silver show mine in Oughterard, Ireland.
The underground passages of Glengowla Mines contain original mining equipment including ladders, pump rods, pipes, ore tubs, and mechanical pulleys from the 1800s.
The mine operated between 1851 and 1865, extracting valuable minerals before closing due to economic factors and reopening as a heritage center in 1999.
The site preserves pitch pine timbers transported by emigrant ships during the Great Famine period, connecting mining history with Irish migration patterns.
Located 3 kilometers from Oughterard on the N59 road to Clifden, the mine offers guided tours daily from March to November between 9:30 AM and 6:30 PM.
The mine contains deposits of green and blue octahedral fluorite crystals alongside dolomite, quartz, and marble formations within its mineral-rich chambers.
Location: Conamara Municipal District
Inception: 1999
Website: http://glengowlamines.ie
GPS coordinates: 53.41817,-9.37435
Latest update: March 5, 2025 14:25
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