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Burren Outdoor Education Centre |
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| Fifth class went for three days to the Burren. This group went caving. |
One of the walks up Abbey Hill ended at Corcomroe Abbey |
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| The rock faces were excellent for rock climbing and abseiling. |
The guides explained the unique nature of Burren. |
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| The rock climbing was done in a valley called a polje. |
The limestone pavement has been transformed by erosion. |
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| The instructor explained how the grykes and clints were formed. |
The walk up Moneen Hill was strenous. |
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| The polje was once a cave but the roof collapsed by water erosion. |
It was an ideal time to see the unique plants and flowers. |
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