Glengowla Mines, in line with Government guidelines, have put in place a number of measures to protect the staff and visiting public against Covid-19.
Our staff have undertaken training and completed a health questionnaire before commencing work. We are providing tissues as well as bins/bags for their disposal, and have facilities to support hand hygiene (for example hand sanitiser and hand washing amenities). In the mine, hard hats are cleaned after every tour as well as the underground hand rails. Toilets are cleaned frequently and hard surfaces including door handles are also sanitised regularly throughout the day. Face masks are now obligatory and are for sale in the mine shop if you do not have one, please watch this video on how to safely wear a mask https://youtu.be/OBR0udoIaiY Staff have been provided with face shields and in the shop we have screens at the till. Customers are asked to not handle items for sale unless buying. Gloves are not compulsory at the mine but can be purchased in the shop. Watch: How to safely remove used gloves: https://youtu.be/ATU383lIfT8 Social distancing is to be observed as per Government guidelines please ask a staff member if you are unsure of the latest rules. Please note Facemasks are compulsory unless you have a medical dispensation. We hope you enjoy your visit and are sorry for any inconvenience caused by the extra protection measures.
General
Things to Do
Underground mine tour
Sheep Herding Demonstration
Turf Cutting Demonstration
Seismology at Glengowla
Groups tours
Glengowla Mines, in line with Government guidelines,
have put in place a number of measures to protect the
staff and visiting public against Covid-19.
Our staff have undertaken training and completed a health questionnaire before commencing work. We are providing tissues as well as bins/bags for their disposal, and have facilities to support hand hygiene (for example hand sanitiser and hand washing amenities). In the mine, hard hats are cleaned after every tour as well as the underground hand rails. Toilets are cleaned frequently and hard surfaces including door handles are also sanitised regularly throughout the day. Face masks are now obligatory and are for sale in the mine shop if you do not have one, please watch this video on how to safely wear a mask https://youtu.be/OBR0udoIaiY Staff have been provided with face shields and in the shop we have screens at the till. Customers are asked to not handle items for sale unless buying. Gloves are not compulsory at the mine but can be purchased in the shop. Watch: How to safely remove used gloves: https://youtu.be/ATU383lIfT8 Social distancing is to be observed as per Government guidelines please ask a staff member if you are unsure of the latest rules. Please note Facemasks are compulsory unless you have a medical dispensation. We hope you enjoy your visit and are sorry for any inconvenience caused by the extra protection measures.
Glengowla Mines, Glengowla Oughterard, Co Galway H91 PX22
