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Name: Blackrock Lighthouse (2)  

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Also known as: Blackrock Sligo Lighthouse

Nearest Town or City:
Blackrock, , Ireland

Location: Sligo Bay.

Managing Organization:
Commissioners of Irish Lights

Website: http://cil2.adnet.ie/index.php3?LighthouseID=12
Email: info@cil.ie

Contact Address Information:
16 Lower Pembroke Street
Dublin
Ireland

Notes:
This was a daymark until 1835 when a light was added.

Tower Height: 82

Height of Focal Plane: 79

Characteristic and Range: Fl W 5s. White flash ever 5 seconds; nominal range 13 nautical miles.

Description of Tower: White conical tower with horizontal black band.

This light is operational

Date Established: 1819

Date Present Tower Built: 1819

Date Automated: 1934

Current Use: Active aid to navigation.

Open To Public? No.


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