Dunmore Cave
Dunmore Cave is a limestone solutional cave in Ballyfoyle, County Kilkenny, Ireland. It is formed in Lower Carboniferous (Viséan) limestone of the Clogrenan Formation. It is a show cave open to the public, particularly well known for its rich archaeological discoveries and for being the site of a Viking massacre in 928.
Details
- Depth
- 150 ft
- Access
- Show cave access only
- Length
- 1030 ft
- Geology
- Carboniferous Limestone
- Location
- Castlecomer Road, County Kilkenny
- Other Name
- Dearc Fearna
- Photo Caption
- Cave entrance
- Entrance Count
- 1