The Kingscourt Sandstone is a geologic formation in Ireland. It preserves fossils dating back to the Triassic period.

Kingscourt Sandstone
Stratigraphic range: Triassic
TypeFormation
Lithology
PrimarySandstone
Location
Coordinates53°55′N 6°47′W / 53.92°N 6.79°W / 53.92; -6.79
Country Ireland

The formation is immediately to the west of the Kingscourt Gypsum formation, stretching through counties Cavan and Monaghan.[1]

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  1. ^ "Cavan County Council: Establishment of Groundwater Source Protection Zones" (PDF). Data.Gov.IE. Retrieved 31 May 2024.
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