Stone, Water & Ice

The Stone, Water & Ice series of geo-education resources is published by the Burren Connect Project – and is an outcome of the transnational NEED project that has been ongoing in the Burren since 2008.

The series of geo-education resources are published to raise an awareness of the geology and landscape of the Burren, in the region’s schools, visitor centres and businesses.

The Stone, Water and Ice series includes:

64 page A5 Illustrated Booklet on the Geology of the Burren
36 page A4 Scientific Guide to the Geology of the Burren
Z-Card map & brochure on geo-education environments & accessible outdoor locations for field visits in the Burren
Schools & Visitor Centres Education Pack:
- Teachers’ Information Booklet – instructions on tasks/activities
- Teachers’ Information Sheets & Student Worksheets
A Schools ‘Rocks of the Burren’ pack
GIS/Google Earth maps available for download on the this website

New A5 Geology Book:

Stone, Water & Ice: A Geology Trip through the Burren

Authors: Ronán Hennessy, Maria McNamara & Zena Hoctor

A new 64 page illustrated book on the geology of the Burren, with a detailed guide to the geology, landscape and cultural history at nine geosites throughout the Burren.

This book gives a fascinating insight into the unique landscape of the Burren, and clearly explains the events and processes that led to the formation of the Burren landscape.

Geo-Education Pack

Teachers’ Book:

Click on the links below to download the NEED geo-education book for teachers and instructors.

Teachers’ Information Book – Teachers’ Book (4Mb)

Information Sheets:

Click on the links below to download the NEED geo-education information sheets.

Module A1 - Download Information Sheet A1 (2Mb)
Module B3 - Download Information Sheet B3 (2.8Mb)
Module B4 - Download Information Sheet B4 (2.8Mb)
Module C5 - Download Information Sheet C5 (1Mb)
Module C6 - Download Information Sheet C6 (1Mb)
Module D7 - Download Information Sheet D7 (2.5Mb)
Module D8 - Download Information Sheet D8 (2.7Mb)

Information sheets can be used as preparation for worksheet activities (below).

Education Worksheets:

Click on the links below to download the NEED geo-education worksheets.

Module A1 - Download Worksheet A1 (1Mb)
Module A2 - Download Worksheet A2 (800Kb)
Module B3 - Download Worksheet B3 (2Mb)
Module B4 - Download Worksheet B4 (750Kb)
Module C5 - Download Worksheet C5 (1.7Mb)
Module C6 - Download Worksheet C6 (1Mb)
Module D7 - Download Worksheet D7 (1.4Mb)
Module D8 - Download Worksheet D8 (700Kb)

Some worksheets require activity maps provided below.

Activity Maps

Click on the links below to download the NEED geo-education activity maps.

Module A1 - Download Map 1 (900Kb)
Module A2 - Download Map 2 (1.2Mb)
Module B3 - Download Map 3 (900Kb)
Module C5 - Download Map 4 (1Mb)

Geoscientific Guide to the Burren

A new 36 page guide to the geology of the Burren has been published as part of the NEED project. This guide gives detailed information on the lithology, stratigraphy, palaeontology, geomorphology, karst landscapes and mineral resources in the Burren.

Authors: Maria McNamara & Ronán Hennessy.