Fanad Head Lighthouse
Fanad Lighthouse, Arryheernabin, Co. Donegal, Ireland
Name and Location
The Fanad Head Lighthouse is located in Arryheernabin, Co. Donegal, Ireland, on the northwest coast of the country.
Construction and History
The Fanad Head Lighthouse was constructed in 1825 by the Commissioners of Irish Lights, a government agency responsible for maintaining navigational aids along Ireland's coastline. The original tower stood at 39 meters (128 feet) tall, with a focal height of 36 meters (118 feet). In 1852, the lighthouse underwent significant renovations, including the addition of a new lantern room and the installation of a first-order Fresnel lens.
Architecture and Materials
No information available on architecture and materials.
Light and Navigation
- Main Light: A red sector light that shines every 20 seconds, with a range of 14 nautical miles (26 kilometers) and a sector end at 110 degrees.
- Secondary Light: A white sector light that shines every 20 seconds, with a range of 18 nautical miles (33 kilometers) and a sector end at 313 degrees.
- Flanking Light: A red sector light that shines every 20 seconds, with a range of 14 nautical miles (26 kilometers) and a sector end at 345 degrees.
The lighthouse is equipped with an Automatic Identification System (AIS) and radar installations, providing vital navigational information to mariners.
Accessibility and Visiting
The lighthouse is not open to the public for general visitation. However, it is possible to access the surrounding area through guided tours or special events.
Notable Views and Landscape
Fanad Head Lighthouse stands atop a rugged cliff overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, offering breathtaking views of the coastline and surrounding landscape.
Anecdotes and Folklore
No information available on anecdotes and folklore.
Technical and Operational Details
The Fanad Head Lighthouse is maintained by the Commissioners of Irish Lights, a government agency responsible for ensuring the safe navigation of Ireland's coastline.
Further Information
For further reading, please refer to the Wikipedia article on Fanad Head Lighthouse (Q28374980).
Details
| Name | Fanad Head Lighthouse |
|---|---|
| City | Arryheernabin |
| Country | Ireland |
| Coordinates | 55.2762031, -7.6319899 |
| Year of construction | 1825 |
| Architect | Commissioners of Irish Lights |
| Focal height | 36 |
| Tower height | 39 |
| Renovations | 1852 |
| Access description | guided tours or special events |
| Landscape type | rocky coast |
| View description | breathtaking views of the coastline and surrounding landscape |
| Guided tours | true |
| AIS Radar | true |
| Light characteristic | {"Main Light":"Fl.20s","Secondary Light":"Fl.20s","Flanking Light":"Fl.20s"} |
| Light range | [14,18] |