Mines in Sligo

Discover 1 places tagged “mines” in Sligo.

This photograph was taken from an open Stope which was one of four on this site. Under the wooden planks here there was a large opening where Ore once was many years ago. One fall down here and it is game over.

Benbulben Barite Mine

The remains of this deep, dark mine have left behind a haunting rocky warren of tunnels.

Are we missing something unusual in Sligo?