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Gort a 'Chéim

Cliff

Why this matters

Gort a 'Chéim is a sea cliff located in County Kerry, composed primarily of sedimentary rock, likely from the Carboniferous period, around 300 to 360 million years old. These cliffs are notable for their exposure of layered limestone and sandstone, formed through ancient marine deposition and later uplift, offering insights into past geological and environmental conditions.