IGA & Heritage Week – Geology, History and Biodiversity of St. Mary’s Church

Every building tells a story through its history, but can the history of the stones which built it reveal more secrets? Investigating where these rocks came from, how they were carved and how they got there can tell us about trade, transport and technical capabilities at the time.
Also at this site we can examine the lichens, mosses, liverworts and flowering plants to tell us about the more recent history of the building.
The Irish Geological Association’s Laura Smith, Maria Cullen and Bill Sheppard have again teamed up with New Ross Street Focus’ Historian, Myles Courtney to piece together the quarrying and trade history of St. Mary’s and the significance this holds in the story at St Mary’s Church.
This event explores a historic site form different perspectives including the geology of the stones used to make St. Mary’s and the tombstones around it as well as the lichens and mosses that live on these stones.
The trip will be lead by a local historian, geologists, one who is also a geobiologist, giving a multi-faceted picture of St. Mary’s.
You can register for the event by filling in this form: https://forms.gle/HTULZMsPp4JHAJdc8
Places are limited! You will be notified once you have registered if your registration has been successful or you have been placed on a waiting list.
This event is part of the Festival of Irish Geology by the Irish Geological Association