Launched in 2019 to mark National Heritage Week, three exhibitions dedicated to Ireland’s rich built and geological heritage were presented at the Museum Building, Trinity College Dublin, the Ardfert Visitor Centre and the Connemara Visitor Centre.
Conceived as educational travelling exhibitions, each is specially curated to reflect its host location, highlighting the local geology, building traditions and stone heritage. Together, they provide insights into the origins, character and use of Ireland’s diverse building and decorative stones, and their enduring contribution to the architectural landscape.
Two of the exhibitions have since been relocated to the OPW Headquarters in Trim and St Canice’s Cathedral in Kilkenny, while the third remains at the Connemara Visitor Centre..
Ardfert CathedralMuseum Building, Trinity College DublinOPW, TrimConnemara Visitor Centre
The information display panels for each exhibition can be viewed below (click to enlarge)
General information panel on building stone in Ireland
General information panel on decorative stone in Ireland
St Canice’s Cathedral information panel: Kilkenny Black ‘Marble’
St Canice’s Cathedral information panel: Colles’ Colourful Marbles
St Canice’s Cathedral information panel: Where are Colles’ Marbles now?
Connemara Visitor Centre information panel: Connemara Marble
Connemara Visitor Centre information panel: Galway Black ‘Marble‘
Ardfert information panel: Building stone in Kerry
Ardfert information panel: Sandstone at Ardfert
Ardfert information panel: Stone working at Ardfert
OPW Trim information panel: The geology and building stone of Co. Meath
OPW Trim information panel: Heritage sites and building stone provenance in Co. Meath
Museum Building, Trinity College Dublin information panel: Stone in Dublin
Museum Building, Trinity College Dublin information panel: Decorative stone
