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Name: Fanad Head Lighthouse  

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Nearest Town or City:
Arryheernabin, , Ireland

Location: Fanad Peninsula, Lough Swilly, County Donegal.


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Photo: Tony Denton

Managing Organization:
Commissioners of Irish Lights

Website: http://cil2.adnet.ie/index.php3?LighthouseID=37
Email: info@cil.ie

Contact Address Information:
16 Lower Pembroke Street
Dublin
Ireland

Tower Height: 72

Height of Focal Plane: 128

Characteristic and Range: Fl (5) WR 20s. Nominal Range: White = 18 nautical miles, Red = 14 nautical miles.

Description of Tower: Conical white tower.

This light is operational

Date Established: 1817

Date Present Tower Built: 1886

Date Automated: 1978

Current Use: Active aid to navigation.

Open To Public? No.


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