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Managing Organization:
Commissioners of Irish Lights
Website: http://www.cil.ie
Notes:
The D-Day landings of June 1944 were delayed 24 hours due to the weather forecast from Blacksod Lighthouse. Tower Height: 40 Height of Focal Plane: 42 Characteristic and Range: Two white flashes every 7.5 seconds with red sector. Description of Tower: White lantern atop two-story granite dwelling.
This light is operational
Date Established: 1864 Date Present Tower Built: 1864 Current Use: Active aid to navigation. Open To Public? Grounds only. Keepers: James Joseph Stapleton (1941-1943)
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