UK & Ireland · Independent Natural Stone Guide
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Compare stones. Find verified suppliers. Plan your project — without the sales pitch.
found.rocks is an independent reference site for natural stone across the UK and Ireland. We list quarries, suppliers, and stonemasons sourced from recognised trade bodies, profile the named stones used in real projects, and answer the cost, sourcing, and material questions most buying guides skip.
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Browse stone, suppliers, and inspiration by project type.
Patios & Paving
Costs, stone types, and verified suppliers
Garden Walls
Boundary, retaining, and decorative options
Worktops & Interiors
Granite, marble, quartzite for kitchens and bathrooms
House Cladding
Natural and reclaimed stone facades
Fireplaces & Hearths
Surround materials and installation costs
Driveways & Steps
Setts, paving, and stone steps
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Know your stone
In-depth profiles of natural stones from across Ireland and the UK — geology, character, applications, and where to source.
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Isle of Portland, Dorset, England
Portland Stone
The stone of Wren's London — creamy white limestone that defined a nation's architecture
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Donegal, Ireland
Donegal Quartzite
Silver-white metamorphic stone from the wild Atlantic coast
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Kilkenny, Ireland
Kilkenny Blue Limestone
Ireland's most prestigious interior stone — deep blue-grey perfection
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Verified stone businesses
Stone suppliers and stonemasons sourced from recognised trade bodies including Stone Federation Great Britain and the Ethical Stone Register. Learn how verification works →
Eiregramco
VerifiedStonemason
Slane, Meath · Ireland
External stone cladding specialists based in Slane, Co. Meath. Provides natural stone facade panels and traditional stonework using a proprietary aluminium carrier system for faster, cost-effective installation.
McKeon Stone
VerifiedQuarry & Supplier
Stradbally, Kilkenny · Ireland
Kilkenny Blue Limestone quarry and stonecutting operation with over 70 years in the industry. Notable projects include Apple Campus Cork paving, LIDL Castleknock cladding, and award-winning ecclesiastical stonework.
McMonagle Stone
VerifiedQuarry & Supplier
Mountcharles, Donegal · Ireland
The sole producer and exporter of Donegal Quartzite and Mountcharles Sandstone, supplying building stone, cladding, paving, garden walling, and landscaping products across Ireland and the UK for over four decades.
Natural Stone Ireland
VerifiedQuarry & Supplier
Kells, Meath · Ireland
Long-established importer and supplier of natural stone and porcelain paving based in Kells, Co. Meath. Stocks limestone, sandstone, granite, basalt, Donegal quartz, and slate — with nationwide delivery and an on-site cutting plant.
S McConnell & Sons
VerifiedQuarry & Supplier
Kilkeel, Antrim · Northern Ireland
Kilkeel-based stone supplier with over 60 years of experience, supplying granite, limestone, marble and sandstone across the UK and Ireland for construction, landscaping and masonry projects.
Sten Stone
VerifiedStonemason
Malahide, Dublin · Ireland
Natural stone facade specialists based in Malahide, Dublin. Design, supply and installation of external and internal stone cladding using both traditional handset and structural rail support systems.
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Guides for your project
Costs, comparisons, and honest answers on planning a stone project — written without a sales motive.
Stonemasons in Derry/Londonderry
Looking for a stonemason in Derry/Londonderry? A guide to finding a reliable natural stone specialist: local stone, what to look for, what to budget.
Stonemasons in Galway — Finding a Natural Stone Specialist
A buyer's guide to natural stone in County Galway — the region's stones (Connemara Marble, granite), the working stonemasons and quarries listed on found.rocks, and how to pick the right specialist for a Galway project.
Where to Buy Kilkenny Blue Limestone — An Independent Supplier Comparison
Honest, supplier-by-supplier guide to buying Kilkenny Blue Limestone in Ireland and the UK. Names the producer, names every merchant we list, and tells you which questions to actually ask before placing an order.
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