Kilkenny Limestone - Irish Blue Limestone

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  <li>Located in Paulstown, Co. Kilkenny</li>
  <li>29,5 hectare site</li>
  <li>Classic Blue and Fossil varieties</li>
  <li>Annual gross extraction rate of 25.000 m³</li>
  <li>Production hub for Irish Blue Limestone slabs and paving for Irish and European markets</li>
</ul>

Kellymount, Co. Kilkenny

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  <li>Located just outside the historic ‘Marble City’ of Kilkenny</li>
  <li>27,6 hectare site</li>
  <li>Classic Blue variety</li>
  <li>Annual gross extraction rate of 25.000 m³</li>
  <li>Production hub for Irish Blue Limestone slabs and paving for Irish and European markets</li>
</ul>

Holdensrath, Co. Kilkenny

<ul>
  <li>James Walshe Quarry &amp; Production Centre</li>
  <li>Located just outside the picturesque villages of Old Leighlin &amp; Leighlinbridge, Co. Carlow</li>
  <li>12,5 hectare site.</li>
  <li>Classic Blue and Fossil varieties</li>
  <li>Annual gross extraction rate of 21.000 m³</li>
  <li>Production hub for Irish and International markets</li>
</ul>

Old Leighlin, Co. Carlow


<h2>2 varieties</h2>
<p>From these three quarries, we extract mostly classic blue limestone and a special variety with high fossil content.&nbsp;</p>



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  <li><em><strong>Classic blue</strong></em><strong>:</strong> This variety of Kilkenny Limestone is <strong>bright blue–grey</strong>&nbsp;in appearance, its&nbsp;<strong>ancient crinoid fossils</strong>&nbsp;providing minor tonal variations to the stone. This variety is suitable for many types of finishes. It communicates a beautiful blue hue when a dry-sanded finish is applied to it and can be brought to a pure black background when honed or polished.<br>
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  <li><em><strong>Fossil</strong></em><em>:</em> This special and distinct material is carefully sourced from a narrow seam of <strong>fossil beds</strong> and features relics of <strong>ancient</strong> <strong>oysters and coral fragments</strong> that contrast with a dark background. These large fossils are unique to Irish blue limestone and only found in the Kilkenny/Carlow region of Ireland.</li>
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<h2>Technical specifications</h2>
<p>Irish Blue Limestone was formed some 340 million years ago as a compact crinoidal limestone with a rich fossil content of mainly brachiopods (shellfish) and polyps. Finely dispersed carbon through the stone mass results in a typical blue-grey colour.</p>
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  <tr><td><br></td><td><strong>Petrographic classification</strong></td><td><strong>Mean value +&nbsp;/- standard deviation</strong></td></tr>
  <tr><td>Apparent Density</td><td>EN 1936</td><td>2680 ±&nbsp;8 kg/m³</td></tr>
  <tr><td>Porosity</td><td>EN 1936</td><td>0,4 ±&nbsp;0,1 % vol</td></tr>
  <tr><td>Water absorption</td><td>EN 13755</td><td>0,1 ± 0,02 % weight&nbsp;</td></tr>
  <tr><td>Compressive strength</td><td>EN 1926</td><td>136 ±&nbsp;13 MPa (E- = 116 MPa)</td></tr>
  <tr><td>Flexural strength</td><td>EN 12372</td><td>15,1 ±&nbsp;2,3 MPa &nbsp;(E- = 11,7 MPa)</td></tr>
  <tr><td>Wear resistance</td><td>EN 14157</td><td>19,2 ±&nbsp;0,8 mm &nbsp;(E+ = 21 mm)</td></tr>
  <tr><td>Frost resistance</td><td>EN 12371</td><td>Resistant (&gt;168 cycles)</td></tr>
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<p>Kilkenny Limestone is a Brachot Family Member with 3 quarries and production sites in Ireland. Discover more about Ireland’s leading limestone quarrying &amp; processing operation.</p>

Kilkenny Limestone - Irish Blue Limestone

Kellymount, Co. Kilkenny

Holdensrath, Co. Kilkenny

Old Leighlin, Co. Carlow

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