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Ross Island Copper Mine

Natural Monuments

Ross Island Copper Mine

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Ross Island Copper Mine

Recommended by 92 hikers out of 97

This Highlight is in a protected area

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Location: Kerry, Munster, Ireland

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1. Ross Island loop from Ross Castle — Killarney National Park

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2. Killarney House and Gardens – Ross Castle loop from Killarney

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3. Ross Castle – Killarney Pubs and Restaurants loop from Killarney

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Scout Jens

September 22, 2023

The path leads past the mine, where copper was first mined in Ireland. This was in the Bronze Age from 2400 to 1800 BC.
A detour along a trail near the information board about the 19th century copper mine takes you to one of the vertical shafts.
To the east you can still see the dam that was built into the lake to create the shafts that led to the copper deposits.
Three information boards tell the history of the places.

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Natalie

February 21, 2023

Copper mining took place on Ross Island for around 4500 years up until the middle of the 19th century. The peace and tranquility of the area is far removed from the industry of the past.

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Ross Island Copper Mine

1. Ross Island loop from Ross Castle — Killarney National Park

2. Killarney House and Gardens – Ross Castle loop from Killarney

3. Ross Castle – Killarney Pubs and Restaurants loop from Killarney

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