The Connemara Marble

Connemara marble was formed from sediment deposited in a shallow primal sea over 600 million years ago.

The connemara marble.

No two pieces of connemara marble are identical making each piece totally unique. It is named after the region in the western part of the country in which it is quarried. 0 24 mi white gables restaurant 0 35 mi the forge 0 24 mi enjoy from white gables cafe 0 24 mi galway cakery cafe 0 36 mi tony s grill diner. It is one of the world s oldest minerals and rarest marble in the world.

It strongly resembles the verd antique found in the mediterranean. We own and operate the oldest marble quarry which was first opened in the 19th century and visited in 1903 by king edward vii and queen alexandra during the royal tour of connemara. Connemara marble is the standout irish geological and gem material and is therefore recognised as the iconic stone of ireland. Connemara marble can only be found in connemara in west of ireland.

Connemara marble or irish green is a rare variety of marble found in connemara ireland with a distinct green colour. View all restaurants near connemara marble visitor s center on tripadvisor. The stone exhibits intricate millimetre to metre scale corrugated layers that range from white through sepias to various shades of green. Restaurants near connemara marble visitor s center.

Its use in jewellery can be regarded as one of ireland s indigenous industries and the quarrying of connemara marble is a centuries old endeavour. It is commonly used as a gemstone and for decorations.