Dunmore Cave
Known in Old Irish literture as one of the darkest places in Ireland. Consisting of a series of chambers formed over millions of years, the cave contains some of the finest calcite formations found in any Irish cave. The cave is well lit and spacious. After a steep descent you enter caverns full of stalactites, stalagmites and columns, including the 7m Market Cross, Europe's largest free standing stalagmite.The most interesting reference however, comes from the Annals which tells of a Viking massacre at the cave in the year 928 AD. Archaeological finds within the cave confirms Viking activity.Audio visual covering 4 main topics aimed at all ages and interest are provided at our visitor centre. They are as follows: Geology and Evolution over 350 million years, Animated Formation of Dunmore Cave, Ecology of the Cave and its surronds, Myth and history of the cave.Interactive Virtual Museum consisting of several treasures found in the cave including one of the most significant Viking finds in the county.
