Blacksod Lighthouse

Open to visitors - Oscailte le haghaidh Cuairteoirí!

Take one of our guided tours rated 5* on TripAdvisor and see what the fuss is all about!

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On this day 82 years ago, Blacksod and Maureen Sweeney would find a place in world history.
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160 years of Blacksod lighthouse this June 30th

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Exciting celebrations ahead as @BlacksodLight celebrates 160 years this June.
https://t.co/BtVASWMbRy
#coastalkeepers #mylighthousetrail

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Great day at @BlacksodLight yesterday with Udaras and the Inisheer group. Thanks very much to Marie, Fergus & John for your hospitality.
#coastalkeeper #mylighthousetrail

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A special visit today as Fergus from the lighthouse team welcomed TV legend Timmy Mallett to Blacksod Lighthouse. Timmy’s mother Nancy worked on D-Day weather forecasts & spoke to Maureen Sweeney on June 4, 1944, confirming Blacksod’s vital role in the Normandy landings

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The winter light at Blacksod Point #lighthouse

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This week we discover the wonderful @BlacksodLight & this beautiful area.Delve in the maritime history of the area and the D- Day connection at the new Solas Centre. Find your inner peace with Tonn Nua Surf or dive into the tidal pool https://t.co/ydNubd4sNq
#CoastalKeepers

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Living history @ Blacksod lighthouse
@gtlighthouses @MayoNorth #lighthousehistory

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Soft morning at Blacksod point, give it 24 hours.#StormAshley

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The ship in a bottle pictured below was stolen from Blacksod lighthouse today, if spotted by anyone, please let us know , it was produced especially for Blacksod lighthouse and is unique.

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A new era at Blacksod lighthouse as the first #Irishcoastguard AW 189 lands on the helipad at the station.

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Blue skies in Blacksod
#lighthouse #mayo

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A spot of under slinging at @ Blacksod lighthouse today

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@lighthousemoji @Lighthouses_NE @lightphotosnet Definitely lots of work but might be fun, going to have a proper look at it today.

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Calling all lighthouse lovers, the campaign for a lighthouse emoji has begun.

[Lighthouse Emoji Justice @lighthousemoji]

🌊🪨 There is a sea emoji and a rock emoji, but still no lighthouse emoji.

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@lighthousemoji We only realised this fact last night, simply not good enough.

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Irelands only square lighthouse. It was all about the budget.
#Blacksod lighthouse #IrishLights @gtlighthouses @MayoNorth

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What a view from the light room in one of Irelands great lighthouses, why not come visit us https://t.co/BBIcPx4jsX
#greatlighthousesofireland #Blacksod

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On this day 158 years ago the first light was exhibited at our station. Still going strong today.

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It is an amazing structure of Irelands southwestern coast.

[Irish Lights @IrishLights]

🌊✨ Fastnet is one of Europe's most iconic beacons. Built after the 1847 loss of the packet ship Stephen Whitney, it has guided mariners for over 120 years. Explore further: https://t.co/fx45j0UpPs

#Fastnet120Years