Loop Head

Loop Head is a headland located on the north side of the mouth of the River Shannon in County Clare, Ireland. The headland is marked by a prominent lighthouse built in 1854, which is operated by the Commissioners of Irish Lights. The lighthouse is a cylindrical tower with a balcony and lantern, and stands at a height of 23 meters.

The Loop Head peninsula is a unique location, with the Atlantic Ocean on one side and the Shannon Estuary on the other, separated by barely a mile of land. In 2010, the peninsula was awarded a European Destinations of Excellence Award for its sustainable tourism practices. The area has also been recognized for its natural beauty, with Loop Head being named the "Best Place to Holiday in Ireland" in 2013 by The Irish Times. The peninsula has also been featured in the film Star Wars: The Last Jedi.

The lighthouse, which has been automated since 1991, features a 1st order Fresnel lens and has a range of 23 nautical miles. It is marked by a white tower with a red balcony rail, and stands at a focal height of 84 meters. Today, the lighthouse remains an important navigational aid for mariners in the Shannon Estuary and River.

Light and tower

It lies on the North Atlantic. It has a cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern tower. The tower is built of masonry. Its daymark is white tower, red balcony rail. The light has a focal height of 84 metres. The light has a range of 23 nautical miles. Its light characteristic is Fl (4) W 20s. It carries a 1st order Fresnel lens. It was automated in 1991.

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Under the Gaze of Loop Head Lighthouse

Little fun flight between the cliffs at Loop Head lighthouse, Co.Clare Ireland

Loop Head Peninsula

Loop head lighthouse