Ireland's Fossil Heritage

#TheGreatIrishFossilHunt is here! We need your help to find fossils in natural rocky outcrops and also in urban buildings and footpaths. Simply take a picture of any fossil you find send it to us! For more information, visit our website:ucc.ie/en/fossil-heri… Let the hunt begin!

Listen back to Mooney Goes Wild @RTERadio from Monday July 14th to hear Prof Maria McNamara @SEFSUCC @Researchirel giving updates on the Great Irish Fossil Hunt including tips on how to find fossils and how to submit your entry. rte.ie/radio/radio1/c…

Tune in to Mooney Goes Wild this evening on RTÉ radio 1 to hear Prof Maria McNamara talk all things fossils and the Great Irish Fossil Hunt! @RTERadio1 @UCC

We are potentially walking on fossils every day! Fossils are in the natural rock outcrops at our beaches & mountains & inside the building stones of the footpaths, gutters, windowsills & paving stones of our towns & cities. irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/outd…

Visit our Fossil Exhibit at the Cork Carnival of Science!🦖 📍 Fitzgerald’s Park, Cork 📅 June 7th & 8th Enjoy fun fossil-themed games and hands-on activities for all ages. Explore our fascinating collection of real Irish fossils to help you on the Great Irish Fossil Hunt!

🎪 6 sleeps until #CarnivalofScience! 50+ exhibitors ready to WOW and amaze! 🐄 Find out how @VistaMilk helps framers grow food sustainably 🐝 Learn about Honeybees and Bee Lodges with @IrishBeeCP 🦖 Hold & learn about fossils visit @IrishFossils 🔗 buff.ly/5n2em9O

You don’t need to travel far or wait for perfect weather – fossils can be found all over Ireland! If you spot one, take a clear photo & record the exact location. Remember, only submit fossils that are still in the original place, not loose or collected. #TheGreatIrishFossilHunt

Join The Great Irish Fossil Hunt! 📸 Snap a pic of any fossil you find 📍 Tell us where you found it 🗺️ Help us build the ultimate fossil map of Ireland! Need help? Check out our fossil video series on our website! 🎥🦕 ucc.ie/en/fossil-heri…

Hundreds of incredible fossil finds are being shared from across the country for The Great Irish Fossil Hunt! Help us put your county on the map - we still need sightings from Armagh, Carlow, Down, Longford, and Tyrone. 📸 See it, snap it, share it -> ucc.ie/en/fossil-heri…

We are delighted to announce that the latest issue of STEM Matters magazine is a very special edition featuring Ireland's Fossil Heritage. This beautiful magazine was developed in collaboration with @newsmagmedia FREE digital copy of the magazine here -> 7a630787.flowpaper.com/STEMFINALISSUE…

DYK fossils are in building stones all over Ireland? Join The Great Irish Fossil Hunt to help create Ireland's first fossil map by photographing fossils. Led by @UCC & @IrishFossils. Please take photos only, do not remove fossils #CitizenScience ucc.ie/en/fossil-heri…

#TheGreatIrishFossilHunt is open! Remember LEAVE NO TRACE. Do not destroy or collect any rocks or fossils, leave what you find for the next person to enjoy & minimise your mark on the environment. Simply see it, snap it & send the picture & the location to us through our website!

Cork Lifelong Learning Festival 2025 #CorkLearningCity Fantastic turn out for the #fossil walk with @IrishFossils . I learned a thing or two myself! Also, amazing "Rhythms of #India: Dance Workshop & Live Performances" by UCC Indian Alumni Community and Aatama Indian Dance troupe

The Cork City Fossil Walk @learning_fest is fully booked! But don't worry, we are running another fossil event @corkcitylibraries next Tuesday, April 8th at 2 pm - a talk on Irish Fossils followed by a fossil exhibit with a large selection of fossils from Ireland and the world.

Thank you to everyone who joined us @learning_fest. Tomorrow Tues April 8th at 2 pm, we will present a public talk on Irish Fossils, followed by an interactive exhibit at @corkcitylibrary Come along to see real Irish Fossils and get inspired for #TheGreatIrishFossilHunt

Citizen scientists invited to join ‘Great Irish Fossil Hunt’ #Cork independent.ie/irish-news/cit…

FIND SOME HIDDEN TREASURES NEAR YOU! Scientists at @UCC are launching a new initiative that involves finding hidden treasures from our past. The Great Irish Fossil Hunt involves getting participants to find fossils in their local areas! corkindependent.com/2025/04/02/fin…