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Sheefrey Mine, Co. Mayo (690910)

Very little is recorded of this mine but it is known to have been worked before 1800 for copper pyrites and galena which contained a large percentage of silver.

The site is easily found just off the "Western Way" long distance footpath. From information provided prior to the visit it was thought further workings would be found further up the valley but after an extensive search the only remains are two collapsed levels, a small amount of tip material and remains of a small building, suggesting that the workings are not large. Bats now use the mines as roosts. See Cole's Memoir page 101. The photo was taken on an inventory weekend, including a dog for scale!

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Last modified: 05/02/07