Irish Caves

Irish Caves Database

Poulnagollum (Slieve Elva)

Also known as E7

Length: 16500m
Depth: 140m
Altitude: 225m

Comments

Longest Cave in Ireland. Numerous other entrances including Poulelva (q.v.)

Field Glossary

CaherBullog

Clare

ITM516149, 703685

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External References

Geological Survey IrelandIE_GSI_Karst_40K_653

Select Bibliography

Coleman, J. C. & Dunnington, N. J. (1944) The Poulnagollum Cave, Co. Clare Proceedings of the Royal Irish Academy. 50. Sect B, No5, 105-32.

Coleman, J. C. & Dunnington, N.J. (1949) Further Explorations, Poulnagollum Cave, Co. Clare. Irish Naturalists’ Journal. 9,10. 272-274.

Collingridge, B. R. et al. (1962) Poulnagollum-Poulelva Caves, Slieve Elva, Co.Clare, Eire. Proceedings of the University of Bristol Spelæological Society 9. 3. 212-271.

Bunce, C. (2000) New Discoveries in the Maze Area of Poulnagollum - Pollelva System. Irish Speleology. 17. 23-28