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Managing Organization:
Commissioners of Irish Lights
Website: http://cil2.adnet.ie/index.php3?LighthouseID=41
Notes:
The first lighthouse in this vicinity, known as Copeland Lighthouse, was built in 1711 from stones quarried on the island by convicts. Tower Height: 123 Height of Focal Plane: 121 Characteristic and Range: Four white flashes, separated by 5 seconds, every 30 seconds. Description of Tower: Conical stone tower with black and white band, white lantern.
This light is operational
Date Established: 1884 Date Present Tower Built: 1884 Date Automated: 1996 Current Use: Active aid to navigation. Open To Public? No. Keepers: John O’Donnell (1884-?), Henry Hammond (?), Tom Hammond (gas maker, 1905-1925), Dick Power (1947, died in service), Reggie Hamilton (1951, 1957-1964, 1975-1984)
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