Name and Location

The Dunmore East Lighthouse is located in Lower Coxtown, County Waterford, Ireland.

Construction and History

The lighthouse was constructed in 1817 by the Commissioners of Irish Lights, marking a significant milestone in maritime safety on Ireland's east coast. The original tower stood at approximately 13 meters (43 feet) tall, with a focal height of 21 meters (69 feet).

Architecture and Materials

The Dunmore East Lighthouse features a striking red-and-white striped tower, characteristic of lighthouses from the early 19th century.

Light and Navigation

The lighthouse is equipped with two separate lights: one white light with a range of approximately 17 kilometers (10.5 miles) and another red light with a range of about 13 kilometers (8.1 miles). The lights operate in an alternating sequence, emitting a signal every 8 seconds.

Accessibility and Visiting

Visitors can access the lighthouse, although please note that it may not be open to the general public at all times. For information on guided tours or opening hours, contact unknown.

Notable Views and Landscape

Standing atop the rugged coastline of County Waterford, the lighthouse offers breathtaking views of the Irish Sea and surrounding landscape.

Anecdotes and Folklore

Unfortunately, no unique anecdotes or local folklore are available regarding the Dunmore East Lighthouse. If you have any information to share, please contribute!

Technical and Operational Details

The lighthouse's coordinates are Latitude: 52.1488247, Longitude: -6.9894176. A map link can be found at unknown.

Further Information

For further reading, visit the Wikipedia page dedicated to the Dunmore East Lighthouse: unknown.