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Managing Organization:
Commissioners of Irish Lights
Website: http://cil2.adnet.ie/index.php3?LighthouseID=50
Notes:
The National Millennium Committee awarded a grant for the restoration of the keeper's house at this lighthouse in 1999. The lighthouse was originally built inside a fort. Tower Height: 49 Height of Focal Plane: 54 Characteristic and Range: Fl WR 2s (fl 0.5, ec1.5 = 2s) Description of Tower: Conical stone tower.
This light is operational
Date Established: 1841 Date Present Tower Built: 1841 Current Use: Active aid to navigation. Open To Public? No. Directions:
Valentia Island is accessible via bridge from Portmagee or by ferry from Cahirciveen.
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