Hi Sean,
The Langdale from Doolin, County Clare is an interesting beast. It is not a hand axe and would have originally been hafted with wood, antler or even bone. It does not surprise me that it got that far from home - they are found all over England - hundreds of miles from Pike O Stickle. I found some images for you:
http://www.clarelibrary.ie/eolas/claremuseum/acquisitions/polished_greenstone_axe.htm http://menmedia.co.uk/tamesideadvertiser/community/s/1094765_the_lakes_has_an_axe_to_grind
Pretty classic thin butted Langdale axe. One look at it makes me think it is a Langdale immediately - they are very distinctive. Visit Kendal Museum to see lots of flaked examples all next to each other. I have handled polished Langdales in museums all over England. Some get close to 30cm long !!
The green tuff that is so distinctive is officially called "epitodised ash". I see no signs of petrological analysis so they probably do not know for certain it came from Langdale (I would bet on it though) but the above story does say it has been analysed. I'm always up for stone axe discussion so post back if you want any more info . . .
Rock on,
Blingo von T
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