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Name: Eagle Island Lighthouse (Ireland)  

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Nearest Town or City:
Tearmancarragh, , Ireland

Location: West end of Eagle Island, off Doonamo Head, west coast of Ireland, County Mayo.


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Photo: John Eagle
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Managing Organization:
Commissioners of Irish Lights

Website: http://cil.ie
Email: info@cil.ie

Contact Address Information:
16 Lower Pembroke Street
Dublin
Ireland

Notes:
There was once a second lighthouse at the east end of Eagle Island; it was discontinued after being damaged by a storm in 1894. In 2013, the Commissioners of Irish Lights removed the dome of the lighthouse.

Tower Height: 36

Height of Focal Plane: 220

Characteristic and Range: Fl (3) W 10s - Shown through 24 hours. Nominal Range: 23 nautical miles.

Description of Tower: White conical tower.

This light is operational

Date Established: 1835

Date Present Tower Built: 1835

Date Automated: 1988

Keepers: Paddy Gaughan (attendant, 1996-?)


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