Cave Hill dominates the skyline of Belfast and this talk will reflect on the geology of the site and human influences upon it from the mesolithic period to modern history, finishing with an overview of its important significance as a rich natural resource.
About the speaker
Cormac Hamill is Chair of the Cave Hill Conservation Campaign, director of the Belfast Hills Partnership, a native Irish speaker and has presented over thirty television programmes on aspects of rural Ireland.
Booking information
- Advance booking for this event is not required.
- If you have any questions please email events@rgs.org
This event has been organised by the Northern Ireland regional committee.
Venue information
This event will be held in the Elmwood Building at Queen's University Belfast, 3A Elmwood Avenue, Belfast, BT9 3AZ.
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