A 435 million-year-old fossil has been found in Co. Galway

A new species of fossil starfish has been discovered in the Maam Valley of Co. Galway.

A 435 million-year-old fossil has been found in Co. Galway
Fri, 19 Jan, 2018 - 09:32

A new species of fossil starfish has been discovered in the Maam Valley of Co. Galway.

The fossil has been named 'Crepidosoma doyleii' in honour of Dr Eamon Doyle, geologist for the Burren and Cliffs of Moher UNESCO Global Geopark and Clare County Council, who found it.

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