Mizen Head, County Cork, Ireland

Established in 1909 the Mizen Head Fog Signal Station is not a lighthouse in the true sense of the word, but it is well worth a visit as it sits in a spectacular location and the visitors center is very well done. It is located in County Cork on Coghnane Island, joined to the mainland by a suspension footbridge. It is the most Southwesterly point in Ireland. The photos were taken when I visited in 2001. Thanks to Peter from Pete's Irish Lighthouses for jogging my memory about this one.

North Bank Light, Dublin, Ireland

Not far from the North Bull Light is this light which was established in 1882. It is also at the mouth to the River Liffey, Dublin, Ireland and is on the North side of the channel. Photos taken in May 2009.

North Bull Light, Dublin, Ireland

This light etablished in 1880 sits to the North side of the channel at the enterance to the River Liffey, Dublin, Ireland and directly North of the Poolberg Light. Photos taken in May 2009.

Poolberg Lighthouse, Dublin, Ireland

This light, established in 1820 is located at the end of the Great South Wall in Dublin Harbour. The wall extends out from the mouth of the River Liffey on the south side. Photos taken in May 2009.

North Wall Light, Dublin, Ireland

Built in 1904 this light sits at the end of the North Wall Quay which is on the North side of the River Liffey in Dublin, Ireland. The adjacent quay is operated by P&O. Photos taken in May 2009.

Lightvessel "Kittiwake", Dublin, Ireland

Originally built in 1957 this lightvessel (or lightfloat) was retired in 2007. It is currently moored on the North side of the River Liffey in Dublin, Ireland in front of the O2 complex (formerly Point Depot). When viewed in May 2009 it showed signs of vandalism. Photos taken in May 2009.

Baily Light, Howth Head, Howth, Ireland

Originally established in 1814, this beautiful lighhouse sits at the end of a headland north of the city of Dublin, Ireland. The adjacent area has a number of hiking trails along this beautiful coastline. Photos taken in May 2009.

Howth Harbour Light, Howth, Ireland

Originally built in 1818 this light is situated at the end of a long pier at the entrance to the harbour at Howth, Ireland, which is North of the city of Dublin, Ireland. Photos taken in May 2009.

Lightvessel "Gannet", Dun Laoghaire, Ireland

The lightvessel Gannet (commonly known as a lightfloat) was built in 1954 and was retired from service in February 2009. I was the last lighfloat in service in Ireland. It formerly rotated between stations at South Rock and Coningberg with two other lighfloats. It was viewed moored in Dun Laoghaire harbour and as of May 2009 was for sale. Photos taken in May 2009.

Dun Laoghaire West, Ireland

Bulit in 1853 this light is at the end of the West pier at Dun Laoghaire harbour which is just south of the city of Dublin, Ireland. There is a good view of the Dun Laoghaire East light from this pier as well and if you are short on time and can only walk one of the piers, this is the better choice to have a good view of both lighthouses. Photos taken in May 2009.

Dun Laoghaire East, Ireland

Built in 1847 this light is situated on the East pier of the harbour at Dun Laoghaire (called by the locals Dun Leary) south of Dublin, Ireland. Photos taken in May 2009.

Youghal Lighthouse, County Cork, Ireland

This lighthouse is in the South of Ireland in Youghal, County Cork, overlooking Youghal Bay. The photo was taken in May 2001.

Black Head Lighthouse, County Clare, Ireland

This lighthouse is located on the Burren in County Clare, Ireland. It is situated on a rugged headland overlooking the entrance to Galway Bay. Photo taken in May 2001.