Meteorites of Ireland
Ireland has 6 recorded meteorites, of which 6 were seen to fall. The heaviest is Limerick at 50 kg.
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Witnessed falls in Ireland
| Name | Class | Fall/find | Year | Mass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leighlinbridge | L6 | Fall | 1999 | 271 g |
| Dundrum | H5 | Fall | 1865 | 2.27 kg |
| Killeter | H6 | Fall | 1844 | 140 g |
| Limerick | H5 | Fall | 1813 | 50 kg |
| Mooresfort | H5 | Fall | 1810 | 3.52 kg |
| Pettiswood | Stone-uncl | Fall | 1779 | — |
All meteorites from Ireland
| Name | Class | Fall/find | Year | Mass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dundrum | H5 | Fall | 1865 | 2.27 kg |
| Killeter | H6 | Fall | 1844 | 140 g |
| Leighlinbridge | L6 | Fall | 1999 | 271 g |
| Limerick | H5 | Fall | 1813 | 50 kg |
| Mooresfort | H5 | Fall | 1810 | 3.52 kg |
| Pettiswood | Stone-uncl | Fall | 1779 | — |