Eeragh Lighthouse
Eeragh Lighthouse has a focal height of 35 metres, a tower height of 31 metres and a range of 18 nautical miles. It was built in 1857.
- Focal height
- 35 metres
- Tower height
- 31 metres
- Range
- 18 nautical miles
- Built
- 1857
- First lit
- 1857
- Automated
- 1978
- Light characteristic
- Fl W 15s
- Coordinates
- 53.148, -9.857
The Eeragh Lighthouse is an active lighthouse located on Rock Island in the Aran Islands, County Galway, Ireland. It marks the north-western entrance to Galway Bay and the port of Galway, also known as the North Sound. Built in 1857, it is one of four principal lighthouses in the Aran Islands and stands at a height of 31 meters.
The lighthouse has a focal height of 35 meters and a range of 18 nautical miles, characterized by a flash of white light every 15 seconds. It is managed by the Commissioners of Irish Lights and is currently automated since 1978. The Eeragh Lighthouse is known for its strategic location and has played a significant role in maritime history.
The first lighthouse on the Aran Islands was built in 1818 on Inishmore but was deemed poorly positioned, leading to the construction of the Eeragh Lighthouse and the Inisheer Lighthouse in 1857. The Eeragh Lighthouse has stood the test of time, providing essential guidance to mariners navigating the treacherous waters of Galway Bay.
Light and tower
It lies on the North Atlantic. The light has a focal height of 35 metres. The light has a range of 18 nautical miles. Its light characteristic is Fl W 15s. It was first lit in 1857. It was automated in 1978. It is managed by Commissioners of Irish Lights.
Details
- Name
- Eeragh Lighthouse
- Range Nm
- 18
- Year Built
- 1857
- Body Of Water
- North Atlantic
- Image Caption
- Eeragh is one of four principal lighthouses in the [[Aran Islands]]
- Location Text
- Galway
- Focal Height M
- 35
- Managing Agent
- Commissioners of Irish Lights
- Tower Height M
- 31
- Year Automated
- 1978
- Year First Lit
- 1857
- Light Characteristic
- Fl W 15s