The Connemara Marble

No two pieces of connemara marble are identical making each piece totally unique.

The connemara marble.

These sediments were transformed by formidable forces generated in the formation of the mountains of the west of ireland and scotland over 390 million years ago. Its use in jewellery can be regarded as one of ireland s indigenous industries and the quarrying of connemara marble is a centuries old endeavour. Connemara marble is the standout irish geological and gem material and is therefore recognised as the iconic stone of ireland. The stone exhibits intricate millimetre to metre scale corrugated layers that range from white through sepias to various shades of green.

Connemara marble or irish green is a rare variety of marble found in connemara ireland with a distinct green colour. View all restaurants near connemara marble visitor s center on tripadvisor. It is commonly used as a gemstone and for decorations. We own and operate the oldest marble quarry which was first opened in the 19th century and visited in 1903 by king edward vii and queen alexandra during the royal tour of connemara.

Due to its colouration it is commonly associated with the irish identity. 0 24 mi white gables restaurant 0 35 mi the forge 0 24 mi enjoy from white gables cafe 0 24 mi galway cakery cafe 0 36 mi tony s grill diner. It strongly resembles the verd antique found in the mediterranean. It is named after the region in the western part of the country in which it is quarried.

Connemara marble was formed from sediment deposited in a shallow primal sea over 600 million years ago. Connemara marble can only be found in connemara in west of ireland.