Howth Harbour

The Howth Harbour lighthouse is a historic aid to navigation located on the East pier of Howth Harbour in Ireland. Built in 1818, the lighthouse was constructed to guide shipping into the newly built harbour, which served as the terminus for the packet service between Ireland and England. The lighthouse was designed by John Rennie the Elder, although the commissioning of the light was undertaken by George Halpin, the Inspector of Lighthouses for the Dublin Ballast Board. Initially, the lighthouse was lit with Argand lamps and featured a unique catoptric reflector design.

The lighthouse played a significant role in the early 19th century, helping to facilitate the packet trade between Ireland and England. However, its use was short-lived due to problems with siltation, and the harbour was eventually replaced by another harbour at Dún Laoghaire. The lighthouse was decommissioned in 1982 and replaced by a modern pole light on an adjacent extension of the pier. Today, the lighthouse remains a historic landmark and a testament to the engineering skills of the time.

The Harbour lighthouse has a rich history, dating back to the early 19th century. Its construction was a response to the need for an alternative harbour to the Pigeon House at the mouth of the River Liffey. The lighthouse was built using stone from the nearby quarry at Kilrock and granite shipped in from Dalkey Quarry. Despite its short-lived use, the lighthouse remains an important part of Ireland's maritime history.

Light and tower

It lies on the Irish Sea. The light has a focal height of 13 metres. It was first lit in 1818.

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