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fguihen · 18-09-2008, 20:19

are there any fossil hunting groups in Dublin? I would like to get into folssil hunting and gain some skill, but dont know where to start.

maryo'dee · 20-10-2008, 13:16

I was on portmarnock strand yesterday but i didn't find anything.
I searched among the stones and rocks on the north end of the beach beside the toilets for a bit.
Am i missing something here?

**Wibbs** · 20-10-2008, 20:29

When I was into this many moons ago, I found portmarnock not too great TBH. The fossils weren't the most obvious and quite spread out. Certainly compared to other sites.

I remember hook head being great for them. Got a fair few there. Used a hammer too, but this was back in the day and the hammer only loosened ones pretty close to falling soon anyway. Hey I was 13/14 so digging was well out of the question.

I never disturbed any really in situ. My guideline was that if a swift kick wouldn't dislodge it then I wouldn't go at it with a hammer.

Another good place was easkey in the west of ireland. Serious beauties I got there. At the point where the river runs into the sea there's a fossil coral reef laid out and easily seen in the sea polished rocks. Popular place among surfers now I gather.

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Have you ever been to Booley Bay? Ediacara fossils abound in this area

Really precambrian/cambrian stuff? Cool Never knew they were there.

**Galvasean** · 20-10-2008, 21:26

I live near Portmarnock beach and have to admit (like Wibbs said) it's not the best. Everything gets scattered due to the violent and constant nature of the tide/waves there. Finding anything substantial is a case of sheer luck (moreso than usual).

dlofnep · 20-10-2008, 21:55

Lots of beaches around my way - What exactly should I be looking out for?

0utpost31 · 21-10-2008, 16:56

Anyone know what type of varnish I can use on fossils? I have a few good one and I think a good coat of varnish would bring out the colours & detail.

starn · 25-10-2008, 21:06

I have a map somewhere, with the locations and fossil types found in Portmarnock from when I was doing some feild work there. If I can can find it. Ill scan it and PM it to anyone who wants it.

maryo'dee · 29-10-2008, 09:19

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Originally Posted by starn

I have a map somewhere, with the locations and fossil types found in Portmarnock from when I was doing some feild work there. If I can can find it. Ill scan it and PM it to anyone who wants it.

I would be greatful if you could send it to me thanks starn.

starn · 02-11-2008, 00:43

Had a very uneventful day in Louch Sheelin today. Spent a lot of time looking for a way on to the peninsula. Found no exsposed strata there, or anywhere else around the lake for that matter. With the exception of a limestone quarry which was closed and had high fences and big gates with even bigger locks. The day was a absolute disaster. Had it not been for 4WD I think Id still be stuck in the mud out there, So where should I of been looking

Mary- Im still looking for that map. But when I find it Ill scan it and send it to you

maryo'dee · 05-11-2008, 07:16

ok thanks
seems like fossil hunting is harder than expected eh.

Gnar · 05-11-2008, 17:09

Hi everyone , im looking for informaion for my nephw he is eight and obsessed with fossils.Im an archaeologist by trade but i would not know where to start with him??

Are there any young fossil hunter clubs in Ireland?
He lives in waterford and i know of hook head what is the etiqutte there?Finally i want to get him a "fossil collecting kit" for christmas, he is only 8 so nothing too serious or professional, any suggestions?

**Galvasean** · 06-11-2008, 14:08

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Originally Posted by Gnar

Hi everyone , im looking for informaion for my nephw he is eight and obsessed with fossils.Im an archaeologist by trade but i would not know where to start with him??

Are there any young fossil hunter clubs in Ireland?
He lives in waterford and i know of hook head what is the etiqutte there?Finally i want to get him a "fossil collecting kit" for christmas, he is only 8 so nothing too serious or professional, any suggestions?

Well if he's only eight he might enjoy one of those 'dig-a-dino' sets which can be got in most toy shops / art and hobby shops.

Having trouble finding any info on Irish fossil clubs/societies in Ireland. I'll let you know if I fin something.

edit:
Here's a thread with some freebies you can send away for.
http://boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055382276

memickser · 30-06-2009, 13:15

Hi There I am also interested in fosil hunting if you find any groups or clubs could you let me know thanks.

Linguo · 03-07-2009, 17:22

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Originally Posted by fguihen

are there any fossil hunting groups in Dublin? I would like to get into folssil hunting and gain some skill, but dont know where to start.

Me too, my bf and I would love a go! Anything around?

Manuk · 03-07-2009, 17:48

Am based in Dublin and would definitely be interested in something like that if it exists.

02-11-2008, 00:43	#24
starn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,242 Adverts \| Friends	Louch Sheelin Had a very uneventful day in Louch Sheelin today. Spent a lot of time looking for a way on to the peninsula. Found no exsposed strata there, or anywhere else around the lake for that matter. With the exception of a limestone quarry which was closed and had high fences and big gates with even bigger locks. The day was a absolute disaster. Had it not been for 4WD I think Id still be stuck in the mud out there, So where should I of been looking Mary- Im still looking for that map. But when I find it Ill scan it and send it to you

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18-09-2008, 20:19	#16
fguihen Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 648 Adverts \| Friends	are there any fossil hunting groups in Dublin? I would like to get into folssil hunting and gain some skill, but dont know where to start.

20-10-2008, 13:16	#17
maryo'dee Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 37 Adverts \| Friends	I was on portmarnock strand yesterday but i didn't find anything. I searched among the stones and rocks on the north end of the beach beside the toilets for a bit. Am i missing something here?

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Galvasean Moderator Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hell's Creek Posts: 32,280 Adverts \| Friends Mod: Palaeontology, Transformers	I live near Portmarnock beach and have to admit (like Wibbs said) it's not the best. Everything gets scattered due to the violent and constant nature of the tide/waves there. Finding anything substantial is a case of sheer luck (moreso than usual).

20-10-2008, 21:55	#20
dlofnep Closed Account Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 20,248 Adverts \| Friends	Lots of beaches around my way - What exactly should I be looking out for?

21-10-2008, 16:56	#21
0utpost31 Banned Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 457 Adverts \| Friends	Anyone know what type of varnish I can use on fossils? I have a few good one and I think a good coat of varnish would bring out the colours & detail.

25-10-2008, 21:06	#22
starn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,242 Adverts \| Friends	I have a map somewhere, with the locations and fossil types found in Portmarnock from when I was doing some feild work there. If I can can find it. Ill scan it and PM it to anyone who wants it.

05-11-2008, 07:16	#25
maryo'dee Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 37 Adverts \| Friends	ok thanks seems like fossil hunting is harder than expected eh.

05-11-2008, 17:09	#26
Gnar Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Eire Posts: 22 Adverts \| Friends	Hi everyone , im looking for informaion for my nephw he is eight and obsessed with fossils.Im an archaeologist by trade but i would not know where to start with him?? Are there any young fossil hunter clubs in Ireland? He lives in waterford and i know of hook head what is the etiqutte there?Finally i want to get him a "fossil collecting kit" for christmas, he is only 8 so nothing too serious or professional, any suggestions?

30-06-2009, 13:15	#28
memickser Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1 Adverts \| Friends	Hi There I am also interested in fosil hunting if you find any groups or clubs could you let me know thanks.

03-07-2009, 17:48	#30
Manuk Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 15 Adverts \| Friends	Am based in Dublin and would definitely be interested in something like that if it exists.