Name and Location

The Dingle Lighthouse is located on the scenic west coast of Ireland, in the picturesque village of Lough, within County Kerry's Municipal District of An Daingean-Castleisland.

Construction and History

Unfortunately, the exact year of construction for the Dingle Lighthouse remains unknown. Although its primary function as a lighthouse has diminished with advancements in navigation technology, the Dingle Lighthouse remains an important part of the region's cultural and historical landscape. It is not currently operational for maritime purposes but serves as a popular tourist attraction and local landmark.

Architecture and Materials

The architectural style and materials used to construct the Dingle Lighthouse are unclear due to the lack of available information.

Light and Navigation

According to US NGA Pub. 114 (2011-05-26), the Dingle Lighthouse emits a green light with a range of 6 nautical miles. The light characteristic is marked as "Fl" (fixed red light), but its period, height, and reference are unavailable.

Accessibility and Visiting

Visitors are welcome to explore the surrounding area, including the village of Lough and the beautiful Irish coastline. However, accessibility to the lighthouse itself is limited due to its non-operational status.

Notable Views and Landscape

The Dingle Peninsula offers breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean, rugged coastline, and surrounding landscape. Visitors can enjoy stunning vistas of the sea, cliffs, and rolling hills from various vantage points in the area.

Anecdotes and Folklore

Unfortunately, no local folklore or unique anecdotes are available for this lighthouse.

Technical and Operational Details

The lighthouse's operational status has changed over time, but it was previously manually operated. Today, it remains a non-operational lighthouse, no longer serving its original purpose in maritime navigation.

Further Information

• * US NGA Pub. 114 (2011-05-26)