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Irish lighthouses in County Cork: places to visit

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Irish lighthouses

Mizen Head

Imagine Mizen Head, a lighthouse set against the fury of the ocean... A lighthouse totally cut off from the rest of the world, accessible only by a bridge over an ocean chasm... <a href="https://www.go-to-ireland.com/what-to-see/mizen-head/">[...]</a>

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Le phare de Old Head -  ©Tourism Ireland photgraphed by John Miskelly
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The Old Head Lighthouse

The Old Head Lighthouse is a 17th-century Irish lighthouse based on the Old Head peninsula in Kinsale. This magnificent lighthouse overlooks the Atlantic Ocean, offering a sumptuous panorama of the surrounding cliffs! <a href="https://www.go-to-ireland.com/what-to-see/the-old-head-lighthouse/">[...]</a>

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sheeps head lighthouse
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Sheep’s Head Lighthouse

Sheep's Head Lighthouse is located in County Cork, on the Sheep's Head Peninsula. Perched on the rocks, it overlooks the ocean and still guides approaching boats. A magnificent lighthouse! <a href="https://www.go-to-ireland.com/what-to-see/sheeps-head-lighthouse/">[...]</a>

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baltimore beacon
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The Baltimore Beacon

Among the sights of Baltimore, we particularly recommend discovering the Baltimore Beacon, a stunning monument overlooking the city and the Atlantic. It's actually a white, conical maritime beacon, built in 1798! A must-see! <a href="https://www.go-to-ireland.com/what-to-see/the-baltimore-beacon/">[...]</a>

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ballycotton lighthouse
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Ballycotton Lighthouse

Ballycotton lighthouse belongs to the village of the same name, located on the coast of County Cork. Magnificent, it's located 2km from the village, on an island (Ballycotton Island) overlooking the ocean. <a href="https://www.go-to-ireland.com/what-to-see/ballycotton-lighthouse/">[...]</a>

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fastnet rock
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The Fastnet Rock

Fastnet Rockis a tiny, rocky island in southern Ireland. Topped by a magnificent lighthouse, the island seems lost in the middle of nowhere, and…

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Irish lighthouses

The Galley Head Lighthouse

Galley Head Lighthouse is an Irish lighthouse in County Cork. Built on the tip of Galley Head in 1875, it is still in operation today, providing safety for boats coming and going from the surrounding area. <a href="https://www.go-to-ireland.com/what-to-see/the-galley-head-lighthouse/">[...]</a>

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youghal lighthouse
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The Youghal Lighthouse

Youghal Lighthouse is an Irish lighthouse belonging to the town of Youghal in County Cork. Built on a cliff at the entrance to Youghal Bay, the lighthouse is still operational today. Quite pretty, it's well worth a stroll in the surrounding area to admire it and enjoy the local change of scenery! <a href="https://www.go-to-ireland.com/what-to-see/the-youghal-lighthouse/">[...]</a>

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