Ireland’s ‘bucket list’ destination holds clues to more than 300 million years of Earth’s history

Experts at the Burren and Cliffs of Moher Geopark are keen to share their discoveries

Dr Eamon Doyle is a geologist at the Burren and Cliffs of Moher Unesco Global Geopark

Maeve McTaggart

The Burren and Cliffs of Moher, which have already earned spots on the bucket lists of many tourists, can offer “clues” to the conditions on Earth more than 300 million years ago.

Experts are inviting visitors into their world across a two-day event in May, featuring “bite-sized” and accessible insights from those who have found fossils and uncovered the fascinating truths of the landscape.