Baily Lighthouse

The Baily Lighthouse is a historic lighthouse located on the southeastern part of Howth Head in County Dublin, Ireland. The lighthouse was first built in 1814 by the Corporation for Preserving and Improving the Port of Dublin, replacing an earlier facility built in 1667. The new tower and keeper's house were designed by George Halpin Senior and featured a fixed white catoptric light provided by 24 Argand lamps and reflectors.

The Baily Lighthouse stands 13 meters tall and has a cylindrical tower with a balcony and lantern centered on the keeper's house. It is maintained by the Commissioners of Irish Lights and has a range of 26 nautical miles. The lighthouse is still operational today, with a white flash every 15 seconds. Its interesting history includes being the site of several shipwrecks, including the paddle steamer Prince in 1846, which led to the installation of fog bells.

The Baily Lighthouse is a notable landmark in Ireland and has been well-preserved over the years. The original buildings remain, and the lighthouse is listed as a protected structure. It continues to serve as an important aid to navigation for mariners in the area.

Light and tower

It lies on the Dublin Bay. It has a cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern centered on the keeper's house tower. The tower is built of granite. Its daymark is unpainterd tower, white lantern, red rail. The light has a focal height of 41 metres. The light has a range of 18 nautical miles. Its light characteristic is white flash every 15 s. It was automated in 1996. It is managed by Commissioners of Irish Lights.

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