⛏ Deerpark Mines

Ireland · Europe · 52.82°N, 7.21°W

The Deerpark Mines, about 3 km north of Castlecomer, County Kilkenny, were the largest underground coalmines in Ireland, giving great employment to the area. The mines produced anthracite, a natural smokeless fuel, which unlike other forms of coal is not a major contributor to air pollution and air pollution-related deaths.

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Country	Ireland
Continent / region	Europe
Coordinates (approx.)	52.82°N, 7.21°W · view on map

Deerpark Mines is located in Ireland, in Europe.

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