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Mines in between Arklow and Rathdrum

  • 28-06-2011 9:30pm
    #1
    toitle
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 72 ✭✭


    Hello there,
    I was wondering would anyone be able to shed some light on the nature of the mines (or what appears to me to be evidence of old mining activity)
    visible from the train beside the line between Arklow and Rathdrum?
    The ground stone around the structures is really yellowy brown.
    I pass them a fair bit and I was curious.
    I suppose it woud be more accurate to say in between Rathdrum and Avoca.
    Thanks in advance for any responses!


Comments

  • #2
    Judgement Day
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,549 ✭✭✭✭Judgement Day


    Copper Mines. Some info here: http://www.celtic-copper.eu/

    A bit more info here: http://www.mhti.com/mines_in_ireland_files/avoca.htm


  • #3
    toitle
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 72 ✭✭toitle


    Sorry,havent been on for a couple of days,thanks for that :)


  • #4
    dogmatix
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,404 ✭✭✭dogmatix


    I've walked the red and white routes around the avoca mines and very good they are too. And the views from the Mottee stone and the miners cross are well worth the effort. Estimate about 3.5 hours of walking time for both routes combined - add more time for lunch, viewing and general exploration. Ample parking opposite the pub at the meeting of the waters.


  • #5
    zeppymk2
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2 ✭zeppymk2


    there old copper mines my father used to work in them before they shut down in the early 80s and i grew up beside them and the motte stone. its a lovely place to spend the day you get great views of the vale of avoca lara and rathdrum and i highly recomed visiting the meetings pub while your out there they do lovely food


  • #6
    patwicklow
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,937 ✭✭✭patwicklow


    I live very near the mines and walk the dogs to the very top of it such a stunning view i will take some photos soon and post them here.also if you want to see some photos and more history of the mines look at this fb group avoca through the years, has all the info here is the link

    http://www.facebook.com/groups/350976561824/


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  • #7
    Farce
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10 ✭Farce


    I see the Nakker's are up in kilmacco Mine Ya get any Gold Mick the Nakker Kehoe

    5 Minute Mick's

    Nakker's



  • #8
    Wally Runs
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 588 ✭✭✭Wally Runs


    Hi OP, some more factual information: To be clear access to the Avoca Mine is at risk and not advised.

    1. https://www.epa.ie/publications/monitoring--assessment/freshwater--marine/Historic-and-Operational-Mines-Project-Report-2020---2021.pdf
    2. https://www.epa.ie/publications/monitoring--assessment/assessment/historic-mine-sites---inventory-and-risk-classification-volume-1.php



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