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Irish Salt Mining & Exploration Company Ltd

Formed to open Kilroot in 1965 and has operated the mine ever since, the only company currently mining rock salt in Ireland.

Mines operated

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Kilroot Salt Mine County Antrim 1965–?

Record created: 25 August 2026 · Last researched: 25 August 2026

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