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Gob Thóin an Chnoic

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Gob Thóin an Chnoic
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Gob Thóin an Chnoic is a headland composed primarily of Carboniferous limestone, formed around 340 to 320 million years ago through the accumulation of marine sediments. It is notable for its exposure of ancient rock layers and its role in the coastal geomorphology of western Ireland.

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